Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle is an American actress, philanthropist, and member of the British royal family through her marriage to Prince Harry. Here’s an overview of her life and career:

Full Name: Rachel Meghan Markle
Born: August 4, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actress, philanthropist, and Duchess of Sussex

Meghan gained fame for her role as Rachel Zane on the popular legal drama Suits (2011–2018). Beyond her acting career, she is well known for her humanitarian work and her marriage to Prince Harry, which garnered significant media attention.

Key points about Meghan Markle’s career and personal life:

Acting Career: Before marrying Prince Harry, Meghan was best known for her role as Rachel Zane on Suits, where she starred for seven seasons. She also appeared in various TV shows and films prior to Suits, including Fringe and Remember Me.
Humanitarian Work: Meghan has long been involved in advocacy work. She was a UN Women’s Advocate for Political Participation and Leadership and has worked with various charities, focusing on gender equality, education, and the empowerment of women and girls.
Royal Life: In 2018, Meghan married Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, in a globally televised wedding. She became a member of the British royal family, but after stepping down from royal duties in 2020, she and Prince Harry relocated to California. Their decision to step back from royal life sparked significant media coverage and public interest.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Since stepping down from royal duties, Meghan and Harry have worked on several projects, including their charitable foundation Archewell. Meghan also became a prominent voice in discussions about mental health, racial inequality, and women’s rights.
Media and Publications: Meghan and Harry signed multi-million dollar deals with Netflix and Spotify to produce content under their company, Archewell Productions. They also released their highly anticipated memoir, Spare, in 2023, where Prince Harry shares details of their personal journey and experiences within the royal family.

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I grew up with that farm-to-table dining before it was sweeping the nation. I do think there's some value to really throwing yourself into food and embracing where it comes from.

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Barcelona is one of the best cities in the world. I love it there. I love Big Sur. It's stunning and you get a therapeutic experience there. The drive up the coast is one of the most beautiful I've ever done. Also, Hong Kong. I could easily live there!

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Who you are as a person will only be amplified once you are 'famous,' so if you had a good heart, then I would imagine you'll have the same good heart but the means to do even more with it.

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It's all about balance, and I have so much happiness in my career and am fortunate to travel the world and see so many amazing things - it will also be nice to be anchored to something grounded and in the same place. Raising a family will be a wonderful part of that.

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Food makes travel so exceptional, because you get to taste what it's actually supposed to taste like. To eat the real Pad Thai or finally have a proper curry is something pretty amazing.

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Traveling gives you some perspective of what the rest of the world is like. I think that having the courage to step out of the norm is the most important thing.

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I used to be a calligrapher for weddings and events - that was my side job while I was auditioning. I think handwritten notes are a lost art form. When I booked my first pilot, my dad wrote me a letter that I still have. The idea of someone taking the time to put pen to paper is really special.

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At the start of each week, I generally cook a box of quinoa, and while it's simmering, I saute onions, garlic and any veggies I have on hand in a separate pan. I season the vegetables with Spike, a seasoning blend my mom always used when I was growing up, or a little Bragg Liquid Aminos. I always add crushed red pepper and chopped fresh herbs.

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When I was 13 years old, my mom had me start getting facials in my hometown of Los Angeles.

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My mom is a yoga instructor: 100% black with dreadlocks.

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I'm from L.A., so I'm used to seeing people in sunglasses and flip-flops. There's something so romantic about a man in a scarf and a knitted hat.

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At the end of the day, if the guy is going to write the girl a letter, whether it's chicken scratch or scribble or looks like a doctor's note, if he takes the time to put pen to paper and not type something, there's something so incredibly romantic and beautiful about that.

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My parents came from little, so they made a choice to give a lot: buying turkeys for homeless shelters at Thanksgiving, delivering meals to people in hospices, giving spare change to those asking for it.

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I always want off-the-beaten-path, Anthony Bourdain-inspired travel.

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I'm the person friends come to when they want to find the perfect restaurant or boutique hotel on the outskirts of Paris. As opposed to scouring the Internet for a travel guide, wouldn't you rather ask the people who are really cool who go there? That's what I do.

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When I was 11, I saw this ad for dish soap powder that said, 'Women all over America are fighting greasy pots and pans.' I was so angry. I couldn't understand why it didn't say men as well.

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It's really important that young women be reminded that their involvement matters and that their voice is heard. Even if it feels like it's small, it really can make an impact.

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I've always had a propensity for getting the cursive down pretty well. What it evolved into was my pseudo-waitressing job when I was auditioning. I didn't wait tables. I did calligraphy for the invitations for, like, Robin Thicke and Paula Patton's wedding.

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I did calligraphy for the invitations for, like, Robin Thicke and Paula Patton's wedding.

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