Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Biography
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is an American member of the British royal family and a former actress. She was born on August 4, 1981, in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA. Her acting career began at Northwestern University. She is known for her role as Rachel Zane in the American TV legal drama Suits, which she played for seven seasons. Meghan also developed a social media presence, including a lifestyle blog called The Tig, and created two clothing lines. She is also known by the name Rachel Meghan Markle.
Career overview
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, began her acting career while attending Northwestern University. She went on to secure a significant on-screen role as Rachel Zane in the American TV legal drama Suits, which she played for seven seasons from 2011 to 2018. This role marked her last and most notable on-screen appearance.
In addition to her acting career, Meghan developed a social media presence, which included a lifestyle blog called The Tig from 2014 to 2017. The blog garnered recognition for her fashion sense and led to the creation of two clothing lines in 2015 and 2016.
Meghan's acting credits span multiple roles, with a total of 53 known credits. Her experience in the entertainment industry has also been recognized as part of her broader professional profile as a media personality, entrepreneur, and member of the British royal family.
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- Cookie Queens (2026) Executive Producer
- With Love, Meghan (2025) as Self
- With Love, Meghan (2025) Executive Producer
- With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration (2025) as Self
- With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration (2025) Executive Producer
- Polo (2024) Executive Producer
- Dressing Like Meghan Markle (2023) as (archive)
- Meghan & Kate: Women of Windsor (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Meghan Markle: Unforgiven (2023) as Self
- Harry & Meghan (2022) as Self
- Live to Lead (2022) Executive Producer
- Linhas Cruzadas (2021) as Selfie
- Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special (2021) as Self
- Elephant (2020) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift (2019) as Self
- Harry and Meghan: An African Journey (2019) as Self
- Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Invitation to a Royal Wedding (2018) as Self
- The Queen's Birthday Party (2018) as Self
- The Royal Wedding: HRH Prince Harry & Meghan Markle (2018) as Self
- Diana to Meghan: Royal Wedding Secrets (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Dater's Handbook (2016) as Cassandra Barber
- Anti-Social (2015) as Kirsten
- When Sparks Fly (2014) as Amy Peterson
- Random Encounters (2013) as Mindy
- Dysfunctional Friends (2012) as Terry
- Suits (2011) as Rachel Zane
- Mentiras verdaderas (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Horrible Bosses (2011) as Jamie
- The Candidate (2011) as Kat
- The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down (2011) as Dana
- Remember Me (2010) as Megan
- Get Him to the Greek (2010) as Tatiana
- Castle (2009) as Charlotte Boyd
- The League (2009) as Meghan
- Fringe (2008) as Junior FBI Agent Amy Jessup
- 90210 (2008) as Wendy
- Good Behavior (2008) as Sadie Valencia
- 'Til Death (2006) as Tara
- Deceit (2006) as Gwen
- Love, Inc. (2005) as Teresa Santos
- The War at Home (2005) as Susan
- Deal or No Deal (2005) as Self - Briefcase Model #12
- Cuts (2005)
- A Lot Like Love (2005) as Hot Girl
- CSI: NY (2004) as Veronica Perez
- Century City (2004) as Natasha
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self - Guest
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Leah Montoya
- Without a Trace (2002) as Holly Shepherd
- Married... with Children (1987) as Student Sitting on Stage (uncredited)
- Close Personal Friends as Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
- No Way Out Producer
- Modern Royal Weddings as Self - (archive footage)
- The Wedding Date Producer