Meghan Markle is reportedly feeling frustrated and seething after her close friend Abigail Spencer posted throwback photos of them together from their Suits days. Sources have revealed to RadarOnline.com that the Duchess of Sussex dislikes being reminded of her past life as a “low-rent actress.”
The Duchess, who recently turned 44 on August 4, shares the same birthday with Spencer, who is 43. To celebrate the occasion, Spencer took to Instagram to share affectionate words alongside several pictures of the pair during their time working together on the hit legal drama. Despite publicly thanking her friend, insiders claim that Meghan was privately frustrated by the reminder of her former acting career.
According to a Hollywood source, Meghan “cannot stand being reminded of that chapter” in her life. She is reportedly eager to rebrand herself as a global humanitarian and lifestyle entrepreneur, distancing herself from her days as an actress on cable TV. The photos shared by Spencer, showing Meghan in various outfits from their time on Suits, were warmly captioned by her friend, describing her as “champagne in human form” and thanking her for their enduring friendship.
While Meghan responded with a birthday greeting of her own, sources close to her circle suggest that it was done “through gritted teeth” and was merely a show for the public. Friends have compared Meghan’s aspirations to those of Gwyneth Paltrow, who successfully transitioned from an actress to a lifestyle mogul with her brand Goop. However, critics note that Meghan has yet to achieve the same level of success in either field.
Despite pursuing content creation ventures with Netflix and Spotify, alongside her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, Meghan is still trying to gain traction in the business world. Critics point out that posts like Abigail’s serve as a reminder that Meghan was not a major actress to begin with. While Spencer’s message was heartfelt, describing Meghan as a “sister in this life, and beyond,” sources close to Meghan’s circle suggest that it only served to highlight her insecurities.
As Meghan continues to shape her public image in California with her husband Prince Harry, insiders reveal that the throwback photos have stirred up insecurities that she would rather keep buried. Despite her efforts to be seen as a powerful figure shaping culture, Meghan cannot erase her past as an actress. The reality is that her journey from struggling actress to royalty will always be a part of her narrative.
