Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (born Rachel Meghan Markle)

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is an American former actress and entrepreneur born in Los Angeles on 4 August 1981. She gained worldwide recognition playing Rachel Zane on the legal drama Suits from 2011 to 2018 and later launched the lifestyle site The Tig. She married Prince Harry on 19 May 2018, becoming the Duchess of Sussex, and the couple have two children, Archie and Lilibet. In January 2020 they stepped back from senior royal duties and now reside in Montecito, California.

Meghan co‑founded Archewell, serving as its president and overseeing both a philanthropic foundation and a production arm. She hosts podcasts through a deal with Lemonada Media, invests in the fashion discovery platform OneOff, and leads the home‑goods label As Ever, formerly American Riviera Orchard. Her work focuses on storytelling, women’s empowerment, and social impact.

Current roles include Co‑Founder & Executive Producer at Archewell Productions, Co‑Founder at Archewell Foundation, Host & Executive Producer – “Confessions of a Female Founder” podcast at Lemonada Media, and Founder at As Ever (formerly American Riviera Orchard). Based in Montecito, California, United States.

Earlier roles include Host & Executive Producer – “Archetypes” podcast at Archewell Audio / Spotify, Actress – Rachel Zane on “Suits” at USA Network / Universal Cable Productions, and Briefcase Model at NBC – “Deal or No Deal”. Personal investments include Clevr Blends, Cesta Collective, and Highbrow Hippie.