Meghan Markle, the former actress turned Duchess of Sussex, reportedly had a difficult time getting along with her co-stars on the hit TV show “Suits.”
Despite the apparent camaraderie among the cast, Meghan struggled to form connections with anyone on set.
The tension escalated when she began dating Prince Harry.
During the filming of her final scenes as Rachel Zane, Meghan’s character who marries Mike Ross played by Patrick J Adams, the palace instructed her to wear a jacket over her wedding dress.
This measure was taken to avoid giving the public the wrong impression if she was seen wearing it outside the set.
It seems that Meghan’s strained relationships extended beyond the screen, as she also clashed with co-star Sarah Rafferty, despite their characters being friends on the show.
It is worth noting that Sarah held a higher position on the call sheet, along with Gina Torres and Abigail Spencer.
According to Tom Bauer, Meghan’s attitude changed after news of her relationship with Prince Harry became public.
Bauer wrote about how some actors and staff noticed a shift in Meghan’s behavior, describing instances of her occasional stiffness, tardiness, and a transformation of empathy into near arrogance.
This was a stark contrast to the early days when Meghan held prayer meetings with the cast before filming began.
Recently, Gina Torres, another former co-star of Meghan’s on “Suits,” appeared on The Lion lunch hour to discuss her new show and her past experience working with Meghan.
When asked about Meghan, Gina admitted that she was not in touch with her but expressed her well wishes, hoping that Meghan finds peace and joy amidst her current situation.
The presenters then joked about their own relationships with Meghan, speculating on what may have caused the rift between them.
Gina further explained that she and Meghan were never particularly close, even during their time on “Suits.”
She emphasized that Meghan was kind to her, possibly because Gina was a bigger star at the time.
Gina also made a humorous remark about Meghan’s wedding, highlighting the opportunity for Meghan to showcase her success to her former colleagues.
In a previous interview with People TV, Gina jokingly pretended to be unaware of Meghan’s royal status as the Duchess of Sussex.
Reflecting on why she and Meghan lost touch, Gina stated that there was no specific reason for their lack of contact.
She emphasized the nature of an actor’s life, where numerous people come and go throughout their career.
While the public only sees the characters on TV, there are countless individuals behind the scenes who contribute to the show’s success.
It appears that Meghan’s transition to royal life and her marriage to Prince Harry created distance between her and her former co-stars.
Although Meghan’s relationships with her “Suits” colleagues may have soured, it is clear that her journey has taken her in a different direction.
As Meghan continues to navigate her new role as a member of the British royal family, the memories of her time on “Suits” and the relationships she formed there remain a part of her past.