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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, made headlines for her contemporary take on royal life and her advocacy work when she joined the British royal family and then left. She captured the attention of the entire globe with these events.
Meghan Markle, who was born Rachel Meghan Markle in Los Angeles, California, on August 4, 1981, has forged a unique personality outside of the conventional roles typically associated with royalty.
Early Life and Education
Meghan father, Thomas Markle, is Dutch-Irish, and her mother, Doria Ragland, is an African-American social worker and yoga instructor. Growing up in the multicultural melting pot of Los Angeles, Meghan was exposed to a variety of experiences and cultures that shaped her outlook on life.
The Hollywood Little Red Schoolhouse was where Markle’s educational path started. She attended and graduated from the all-girl Catholic Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles, despite having been up Protestant. She advanced to Northwestern University (NU) in Evanston, Illinois, in 1999 after deciding to continue her education there. Meghan joined the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority while she was a student at NU.
Career
Before entering the royal spotlight, Meghan pursued a career in acting. Her on-screen debut was a small role as a nurse on General Hospital, followed by guest appearances on shows like Century City, The War at Home, and CSI: NY. Notably, she secured a role on Century City by falsely claiming SAG-AFTRA membership, rectified after being cast through Taft–Hartley Act protocols. Markle also worked as a “briefcase girl” on Deal or No Deal and took on contract acting and modeling jobs.
In acting, she had roles in Get Him to the Greek, Remember Me. She gained recognition for her role as Rachel Zane on the popular television series “Suits,” which she starred in from 2011 to 2018. Her success in the entertainment industry showcased her talent and determination, earning her a place among the influential figures in Hollywood.
Meghan is active in several philanthropic endeavors in addition to her professional career. Her dedication to humanitarian causes was apparent long before she was related to the royal family. As a Global Ambassador for World Vision, she promoted gender parity and the value of clean water in impoverished areas. Meghan has advocated for women’s political engagement and leadership with the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.
Who is Meghan Markle’s Ex-husband?
Trevor Engelson is the ex-husband of Meghan Markle. Trevor is an American film producer. They started dating in 2004 and got married on August 16, 2011, in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. However, they got separated in July 2014.
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