Meghan Markle Bio, relationships, career, and more
Who is Meghan Markle?
Meghan Markle is the Duchess of Sussex. She got married to Prince Harry in 2018 at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. They have two children named Archie and Lilibet.
Meghan Markle was born on August 4, 1981, in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California. Her parents are Doria Ragland and Thomas Markle Sr. Doria. They separated when Meghan was six years old. Meghan belongs to a mixed ethnicity since her mother is African- American and her father is Caucasian.
Quick facts
| Birth name | Rachel Meghan Markle |
| Known as | Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex |
| Birthday | August 4, 1981 |
| Age | 42 years old |
| Sun sign | Leo |
| Traits | Positive- Magnanimous, elegent, and dedicated Negative- Egoistic, lazy and immobile |
| Birthplace | Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A |
| Currently residing | Santa Barbara, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Northwestern University |
| Parents | Thomas Markle (father) Doria Loyce Ragland (mother) |
| Siblings | Samantha Markle (half-sister) Thomas Markle Jr (half-brother) |
| Marital status | Married |
| Spouse | Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex |
| Children | Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor (son) Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor (daughter) |
| Net Worth | USD 60 million |
| Social media | Meghan Markle Instagram |
Meghan Markle Relationships and dating history
Meghan was married to film producer Trevor Engelson from 2011 to 2013. After a failed marriage, Meghan began dating celebrity chef Cory Vitiello. Their relationship ended in 2016 after almost two years of being together. Meghan started dating Prince Harry in July 2016. Their engagement was announced on November 27, 2017. Subsequently, Meghan announced her retirement from acting and started the process of becoming a British citizen.
Meghan and Harry got married on May 19, 2018, at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. British designer Claire Waight Keller designed Meghan’s wedding dress. After her marriage to Harry, Meghan became a princess of the UK and was styled “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex”. Meghan and Harry welcomed their first child, Archie on May 6, 2019. On June 4, 2021, Meghan gave birth to her daughter Lilibet.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Megxit
In January 2020, Meghan and Harry announced that they were stepping back from their role as senior members of the royal family. The palace also released a statement confirming their financial independence and that they would no longer be representing the Queen. They announced their decision to move to the USA in January and bought their first home together in Santa Barbara.
Meghan Markle career
The Duchess of Sussex’s Acting career
When Meghan first started her acting career, she had her fair share of struggles since she looked “ethnically ambiguous”. Due to this, she worked as a freelance calligrapher and also taught bookbinding.
Meghan was able to land her first TV role in 2002 when she appeared in General Hospital as a nurse. She later went on to appear in shows like Cuts, CSI: NY, and The War at Home. Likewise, Meghan appeared as a “briefcase girl” on the game show Deal or No Deal.
After some small roles in movies like Get Him to the Greek, Remember Me, and The Candidate, Meghan landed the role of Rachel Zane in the American legal drama TV show Suits. She appeared in the show from 2017 till its 7th season.
The Tig (Meghan Markle Blog)
From 2014 to 2017, Meghan Markle ran her lifestyle blog called The Tig. Through the blog, Meghan was able to build a strong social media presence. In addition, she was recognized for her incredible fashion sense which eventually helped her release her own clothing line in 2014.
TV
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | General Hospital | Jill |
| 2004 | Century City | Natasha |
| 2005 | Cuts | Cori |
| 2005 | Love, Inc. | Teresa Santos |
| 2006 | 1 vs. 100 | Herself |
| 2006 | The War at Home | Susan |
| 2006 | CSI: NY | Veronica Perez |
| 2006 | Deceit | Gwen |
| 2006–2007 | Deal or No Deal | Herself |
| 2008 | Good Behavior | Sadie Valencia |
| 2008 | 90210 | Wendy |
| 2008 | ‘Til Death | Tara |
| 2008 | The Apostles | Kelly Calhoun |
| 2009 | Knight Rider | Annie Ortiz |
| 2009 | Without a Trace | Holly Shepard |
| 2009 | Fringe | Junior FBI Agent Amy Jessup |
| 2009 | The League | Amanda |
| 2010 | CSI: Miami | Officer Leah Montoya |
| 2010 | The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down | Dana |
| 2011–2018 | Suits | Rachel Zane |
| 2012 | Castle | Charlotte Boyd/Sleeping Beauty |
| 2014 | When Sparks Fly | Amy Peterson |
| 2016 | Dater’s Handbook | Cassandra Brand |
| 2018 | Queen of the World | Herself |
| 2019 | Harry & Meghan: An African Journey | ITV documentary |
| 2021 | Oprah with Meghan and Harry | CBS Special interview |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | A Lot like Love | Christina Marks |
| 2010 | Remember Me | Megan |
| 2010 | Get Him to the Greek | Tatiana |
| 2010 | The Candidate | Kat |
| 2011 | Horrible Bosses | Jamie |
| 2012 | Dysfunctional Friends | Terry |
| 2013 | Random Encounters | Mindy |
| 2015 | Anti-Social | Kirsten |
| 2020 | Elephant | Narrator |
The Duchess of Sussex Social media
The Duchess of Sussex is quite active on Instagram. She often posts pictures of her and Prince Harry.
Meghan Markle Instagram: sussexroyal
