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02of 16BACKGRIDMeghan’s elementary school portrait. “She was popular with every single group,” says former classmate Tiffany Gooden.
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Meghan’s elementary school portrait. “She was popular with every single group,” says former classmate Tiffany Gooden.
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04of 16Courtesy Northwestern UniversityShe was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at Northwestern University. She is pictured in her 2000-2001 class portrait.
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Courtesy Northwestern University
She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at Northwestern University. She is pictured in her 2000-2001 class portrait.
05of 16Rebecca Sapp/WireImageAfter graduating from college, Meghan moved back to L.A. to launch her acting career.
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Rebecca Sapp/WireImage
After graduating from college, Meghan moved back to L.A. to launch her acting career.
06of 16Charley Gallay/GettyHer first nonspeaking gig was on a 2002 episode ofGeneral Hospital.
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Charley Gallay/Getty
Her first nonspeaking gig was on a 2002 episode ofGeneral Hospital.
07of 16Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan/GettyShe also appeared as a briefcase girl onDeal or No Deal.
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Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan/Getty
She also appeared as a briefcase girl onDeal or No Deal.
08of 16Michael Tran/FilmMagicShe garnered small parts before breaking out as paralegal Rachel Zane onSuits.
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She garnered small parts before breaking out as paralegal Rachel Zane onSuits.
09of 16Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic"I knew her when she was doingDeal or No Deal, and you could just tell she was going to do so much more," says an industry source.
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“I knew her when she was doingDeal or No Deal, and you could just tell she was going to do so much more,” says an industry source.
10of 16Michael Kovac/WireImageAfter her two-year marriage to producer Trevor Engelson ended in 2013, Meghan continued building her humanitarian work, speaking passionately about women’s rights and advocating for diverse beauty ideals in embracing her biracial background.
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Michael Kovac/WireImage
After her two-year marriage to producer Trevor Engelson ended in 2013, Meghan continued building her humanitarian work, speaking passionately about women’s rights and advocating for diverse beauty ideals in embracing her biracial background.
11of 16Splash News OnlineA “blind date” — asPrince Harryand Meghan described their first meeting in July 2016 — changed everything.
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Splash News Online
A “blind date” — asPrince Harryand Meghan described their first meeting in July 2016 — changed everything.
12of 16PA ImagesIn November 2017, the couple announced their engagement, making Meghan the first American actress since Grace Kelly to marry into a royal family.
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In November 2017, the couple announced their engagement, making Meghan the first American actress since Grace Kelly to marry into a royal family.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day.Shutterstock
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Meghan and Harry welcomed Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor on May 6, 2019. “He has the sweetest temperament,” the proud first-time mom shared. “He’s really calm.”
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16of 16Meghan Markle’s new children’s book, The Bench.Random House Books for Young ReadersLess than a week after Lili’s birth, Meghan welcomed a different type of creation — her illustrated children’s bookThe Bench(the Duchess’s second literary project after writing the forward to a 2018 charity cookbook), which went on to become aNew York Timesbest-seller.
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Meghan Markle’s new children’s book, The Bench.Random House Books for Young Readers
Less than a week after Lili’s birth, Meghan welcomed a different type of creation — her illustrated children’s bookThe Bench(the Duchess’s second literary project after writing the forward to a 2018 charity cookbook), which went on to become aNew York Timesbest-seller.
source: people.com
