‘s world now fills headlines with royal battles and conversations alongside Prince Harry
, and sweet moments with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Her strong voice and business ventures, like her As Ever brand and Netflix projects, keep her in the public eye. Many know her from Suits
and other Hollywood works. But before all this, a fun, hidden acting past existed.
The Duchess took up some surprising acts on screen, showing a rather playful side.
Forget the fancy events and courtroom fights. Picture a super quick, funny scene. She has a really awkward chat in a busy, public place. It’s a tiny but bright part, tucked away in a huge comedy hit.
Back when a future royal faced Horrible Bosses on screen
Long before royal life and Suits
, Meghan Markle popped into Horrible Bosses
for a quick 30-second scene that fans still overlook. Playing Jamie, a FedEx worker with perfect timing and a no-nonsense vibe, she walks into the chaos just as Jason Sudeikis’ Kurt is rambling about his job.
What follows was a hilariously clumsy flirtation attempt where Kurt questions if she is a model or if “something”
might jump from the package. Jamie’s shruggingly deadpan “No”
steals the scene and then she is gone in a blink.
Watching Horrible Bosses and Meghan Markle has just appeared in a blink and you’ll miss it role! pic.twitter.com/xRAqOdTVUw
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Even though Meghan Markle does not return, her delivery, both literally and comedically, hits just right. This was one of her few film roles before landing Rachel Zane on Suits
that same year.
While Horrible Bosses 2
tried to up the absurdity in 2014, fans never got a Jamie return, or that rumored crossover with The Hangover
. While her Horrible Bosses
cameo holds up as a fun surprise from comedy’s chaotic era, Meghan Markle’s pre-royalty résumé
extends far beyond this single scene.
Before stepping into royal life, she graced the screen in numerous other projects. From quirky rom-com characters to dramatic roles, many of the Duchess’ past roles have been missed by the public eye, which offered a look into her early career.
Unearthing the Duchess of Sussex’s forgotten filmography
Meghan Markle’s story now often begins with royalty, but her early acting days hold forgotten roles worth exploring. Before her Duchess title, Markle appeared in diverse films, often far removed from palatial settings. She played Mindy, an LA party girl and roommate, in the 2013 rom-com
Random Encounters.
Many might not recall her as Amy Peterson, the young journalist in Hallmark Channel’s
When Sparks Fly
, returning home for a Fourth of July article on her parents’ fireworks, then rediscovering past feelings.
Meghan Markle in Random Encounters movie. She looked so stunning in this movie. Enjoy. pic.twitter.com/UUtUwNy5Bf
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The Duchess also starred as Cassandra in Dater’s Handbook
, transforming her personality through dating expert advice before choosing between two love interests. For a wild twist, she played Kirsten, a model, in the 2015 crime film
Anti-Social,
her final movie before meeting Prince Harry. Turns out, Meghan Markle’s past performances hold just as many fun surprises as her current life!
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