Meghan Markle Returns To Acting With Cameo In ‘Close Personal Friends’

After seven years away from the screen, Meghan Markle is officially making her acting comeback. The Duchess of Sussex will appear in Amazon MGM’s upcoming comedy Close Personal Friends, joining a star-studded cast that includes Lily Collins, Brie Larson, Jack Quaid, and Henry Golding.

A Return To Her First Love

Directed by Jason Orley, Close Personal Friends follows an ordinary couple who strike up an unexpected friendship with a famous pair during a holiday in Santa Barbara. The story’s setting is close to home quite literally as Meghan and Prince Harry live just a short drive away in Montecito with their children, Archie and Lilibet.

According to reports, Meghan will play herself in a brief cameo. Sources told People that she appeared “relaxed, sweet, and down-to-earth” while filming in Pasadena, greeting the entire crew personally. “This is a big moment for Meghan and a sign that she’s returning to what she truly loves,” an insider said. “She’s had plenty of offers over the years, but this one just felt right.”

Stepping Back Into The Spotlight

This marks Meghan’s first acting role since her time as Rachel Zane on Suits, the hit legal drama she left in 2017 ahead of her engagement to Prince Harry. At the time, she described her decision as a natural transition rather than a sacrifice, explaining that it was simply a “new chapter” after years of success on the show.

Her latest move seems to signal a rekindled passion for performance a gentle reintroduction to the world that first brought her fame.

Support From Prince Harry

Those close to the royal couple say Prince Harry is “fully supportive” of Meghan’s return to acting. “He just wants Meghan to do whatever brings her joy,” one insider told The Sun. The two have continued to pursue their own projects since stepping back from royal duties, balancing family life with creative ventures in the US.

Beyond The Cameo

Outside of her brief on-screen role, Meghan has kept busy with her lifestyle brand, As Ever, which will soon launch its 2025 Holiday Collection. The Duchess recently teased the line in a polished Instagram clip, sparking buzz about her next chapter in fashion and media.

For fans, Close Personal Friends marks an exciting glimpse into Meghan Markle’s Hollywood homecoming a soft but confident return to the spotlight that she once ruled.

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