Fascinating Facts From Meghan Markle’s Past, She Had A LIFE Before Prince Harry!

British royal family news teases that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex had quite a life before she went royal by marrying Prince Harry in 2018. She wasn’t exactly famous pre-Harry but certainly now she’s notorious. Here are the most fascinating facts about Meghan Thee Duchess.

Royal News – Meghan Debuted on General Hospital

Meghan’s first speaking role was on an episode of ABC soap General Hospital. It’s said that her parents met on set, with her father Thomas an Emmy winning lighting director, and her mom an assistant makeup artist. Her next job was on Married with Children, another show her father worked on.

Royal News – Mom Doria Ragland Is A Fitness Buff

Meghan is thought to be close to her mother, Doria Ragland, who is a yoga instructor. It’s been reported that Meghan picked up a smart yoga practice from her mom, starting at the tender age of seven.

Royal News – Meghan’s Young Life

Meghan speaks of her faith saying she was raised as a Protestant, but later attended the Immaculate Heart High School, a Catholic all-girls school in her Los Angeles.

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Before she met Harry, Meghan flexed her literary muscles by writing an essay for the magazine Elle. The title is “I’m More Than An ‘Other’” about her experience as a mixed-race American.

In 1999 Meghan starred in Tori Amos’s music video for “1,000 Oceans.” Yep, that’s Meghan in the crowd.

Royal News – Meghan’s Legacy

It turns out that Meghan shares DNA with Brits William Shakespeare and Winston Churchill; who knew she would grow up to become a royal?

Harry is Meghan’s second husband. She married producer Trevor Engelson (Remember Me) but sadly they divorced in 2013.

Can you believe that Meghan was once on a cheesy game show? It’s true, she starred as a Briefcase Girl on Deal or no Deal.

Royal News – Meghan’s Aspirations

Meghan told Marie Claire in 2013 that she was sure she would be a big name actress one day: “Before Suits, I did a pilot every single year. I even did a pilot for ABC with Patrick J. Adams, who plays Mike Ross on the show, like six years ago. So long! TV has always seen us in the same way.

He’s the rough-around-the-edges guy, I’m the polished girl, and there’s that, ‘Will they ever be together?’ tension. It’s crazy to finally have a pilot that has more than the longevity of one season—this is like my cup runneth over.”

Have you heard, Meghan supported herself doing calligraphy. Her claim to fame in this area is writing the wedding invitations for singer Robin Thicke.

These days you can own a bit of Meghan’s calligraphy– as she’s plastered it on her free strawberry jams—but only if you’re an important influencer.

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