Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (born Rachel Meghan Markle, August 4, 1981) is an American–British media personality, entrepreneur, and former actress. She rose to prominence on the television series Suits and became a member of the British royal family after marrying Prince Harry in 2018. Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, she has co-founded the nonprofit Archewell, launched the lifestyle brand As Ever, and produced media projects (including the 2025 podcast Confessions of a Female Founder).