Spotlight on Prince Harry’s new girlfriend, Meghan Markle
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Meghan Markle has been an actress for more than a dozen years, yet most people heard her name for the first time when Prince Harry announced that she’s his girlfriend.
Harry confirmed he was dating the 35-year-old American when he released a statement Tuesday decrying the media’s treatment of Markle, saying reporters have tried to break into her home and photographers have prevented her mother from reaching her front door.
The confirmation thrust Markle into a fishbowl of international media scrutiny, but it could also boost her career.
“The truth is she’s not a household name,” said E! News correspondent Marc Malkin. “She’s going to be one because of Prince Harry.”
Markle parlayed small parts on such TV series as “Fringe,” ”Without a Trace” and “CSI: Miami” into a starring role on the USA Network drama “Suits .” She has played paralegal and aspiring lawyer Rachel Zane on the show, now in its sixth season, since 2011.