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15 Things You Didn’t Know About Prince Harry’s Fiancee Meghan Markle (PHOTOS)
Meghan Markle may be engaged to one of the most eligible (former) bachelors in the world, but aside from that, there’s a lot people don’t know about her.
From hidden talents to past hardships, the Suits actress is a very interesting person.
Scroll through the gallery to learn 15 things you might not have known about Prince Harry’s future wife here.
She’s BFFs with Serena Williams
Serena Williams Gave Meghan Markle This Advice on Dealing With Fame https://t.co/MogxbUDThR pic.twitter.com/mMMPpibRJV
— My Quick Income (@MyQuickIncome) September 6, 2017
She’s BFFs with Serena Williams
Who knew? Meghan and the tennis star met at DIRECTV’s Celebrity Beach Bowl in 2014 and have been close ever since, according to E! Online.
"We hit it off immediately, taking pictures, laughing through the flag football game we were both playing in, and chatting not about tennis or acting, but about all the good old fashioned girly stuff," Meghan gushed.
She’s mixed-race
Meghan Markle Names Her Mom As One Of 10 Women Who Changed Her Life https://t.co/Tb9GzB8cPN pic.twitter.com/njjNH9oRhq
— Marin Lane (@marin_lane) August 16, 2017
She’s mixed-race
“My dad is Caucasian and my mom is African American. I'm half black and half white,” Markle told Elle UK.
The actress went on to say that many people don’t believe she’s her mother’s biological daughter when she’s introduced because her mom is "100 percent black with dreadlocks."
Meghan is not her first name
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Meghan is not her first name
Believe it or not, Meghan goes by her middle name. Her full name is actually Rachel Meghan Markle.
She was married before
Meghan Markle, Husband Trevor Engelson Quietly Separated In August - http://t.co/fx8VVRYeD5 pic.twitter.com/T7H6iKRIGT
— Breaking News 4U (@BreakingNews4U) September 27, 2013
She was married before
The Suits actress once tied to the knot to long-time boyfriend, Trevor Engelson. MSN reports that the couple dated for seven years before finally saying, “I do.”
However, after just two short years of marriage, they called it quits due to their careers. Trevor was doing business in L.A. while Meghan was in Toronto filming Suits.
She’s smart
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She’s smart
The actress attended the prestigious Northwestern University in Illinois. Clearly, she’s one smart cookie.
Her college degree isn’t what you’d think
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Her college degree isn’t what you’d think
In college, Meghan didn’t study acting. In fact, she received a communications degree.
She was born in L.A.
Reunited with these gems as counsellors for @oneyoungworld #ottawa @james_chau @fbhutto
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She was born in L.A.
It’s no wonder she’s an actress. According to Biography, Meghan was born in Los Angeles.
Now she lives in Canada
Windswept in #Ottawa for @oneyoungworld with @fbhutto #OYW
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Now she lives in Canada
Due to the filming schedule of her show, Suits, the actress recently moved to Canada full time, per Daily Mail.
She was a ‘Deal or No Deal’ girl
From "Deal or No Deal" to royalty: Ex-game show models recall working with Meghan Markle. https://t.co/2NxDlEe7Q8 pic.twitter.com/tyh3LEJ3qD
— Inside Edition (@InsideEdition) May 19, 2017
She was a ‘Deal or No Deal’ girl
Meghan started her career on the game show Deal or No Deal. Inside Edition reports that Meghan carried the number 24 suitcase.
She used to be a calligrapher
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She used to be a calligrapher
Meghan is surely a woman of many talents! Years ago, she used to do calligraphy for weddings to make extra cash.
“I used to be a calligrapher for weddings and events — that was my side job while I was auditioning,” she told Good Housekeeping.
She also dabbles in fashion and designs a bit
She also dabbles in fashion and designs a bit
According her Instagram page, Meghan got her creative juices flowing and designed a clothing collection with Reitmans.
Dating Prince Harry changed her
Another #BTS from my cover shoot for @lifestylemag #NYC #photoshoot ????
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Dating Prince Harry changed her
Ever since Meghan and Harry started dating, Meghan has been noticeably more private on social media, not sharing as much or as often. In addition, she also closed her blog website, The Tig.
She used to be really poor
Happy camper. #girlstrip with @benitalitt @heatherdorak @mishanonoo #spain #eatpraylove #pool #ibiza
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She used to be really poor
Before her acting career really took off, Meghan was too broke to fix her car.
"The clicker wouldn't open the front doors and I couldn't afford to fix this car and this was how I got from one audition to the other," she said at an event according to Cosmopolitan.
She’s a humanitarian
She’s a humanitarian
If you don’t follow her on social media, you may not realize Meghan travels all over the world to help those in need. No wonder why she and Prince Harry get along so well!
She’s super good at yoga
She’s super good at yoga
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Meghan’s mom is a yoga instructor, so it should come as no surprise that Meghan follows in her footsteps and is also a talented yogi.
Meghan Markle may be engaged to one of the most eligible (former) bachelors in the world, but aside from that, there’s a lot people don’t know about her.
From hidden talents to past hardships, the Suits actress is a very interesting person.
Scroll through the gallery to learn 15 things you might not have known about Prince Harry’s future wife here.
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