A royal commentator has suggested that Prince Harry may be feeling 'relieved' about his wife Meghan Markle's decision to return to acting, marking her first major film role since their royal departure.
Meghan's High-Profile Comeback
The Duchess of Sussex, 44, is set to make her cinematic return in the upcoming movie 'Close Personal Friends', where she'll play herself alongside Hollywood stars including Lily Collins, Brie Larson and Jack Quaid. The film explores the dynamics between famous and non-famous couples, though specific plot details remain closely guarded.
This represents a significant career move for Meghan, who previously gained recognition for her role as Rachel Zane in the popular legal drama Suits, with additional appearances in films like Horrible Bosses and Get Him To The Greek. Her acting career had been on hold since marrying Prince Harry in 2018 and their subsequent decision to step back from royal duties in 2020.
Why Harry Might Be Breathing Easier
According to royal expert Kinsey Schofield, host of the podcast Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, this development might actually bring relief to Prince Harry. 'If Meghan is on set it means she's not at home filming intimate moments to share on social media,' Schofield exclusively told Daily Mail.
She elaborated that Harry has consistently supported his wife's ambitions, noting 'Harry goes out of his way to give Meghan what she wants and has from day one.' The expert concluded with the familiar adage: 'Plus, happy wife… happy life.'
The couple, who reside in Montecito, California with their children Archie, six, and Lilibet, four, have maintained busy professional schedules. This year alone has seen Meghan launch her lifestyle brand As Ever and debut two seasons of her Netflix hospitality series With Love, Meghan.
Overcoming Past Acting Challenges
Meghan recently opened up about the difficulties she faced early in her acting career during an appearance on entrepreneur Emma Grede's podcast in June. She revealed being frequently typecast for 'girl next door' roles typically reserved for blond-haired, blue-eyed actresses, despite her mixed-race heritage.
'When I was an auditioning actress and this was well before Suits, you have to think at that time there were certainly not a lot of mixed race parts,' Meghan explained. She described how casting directors often perceived her as Latina, which expanded her potential roles but also increased her rejection rate.
The Duchess reflected on how motherhood has transformed her perspective: 'You can't have an imposter syndrome around. You have to be so authentically the role model and the example of confidence, self-forgiveness, kindness, fun.'
Insiders report that Meghan appeared 'very relaxed and happy' while filming recently in Pasadena, with sources describing her as 'very sweet and down-to-earth' despite her royal status and Hollywood comeback.
