Meghan’s fashion sense has evolved quite a bit through the years. She loved both the babydoll and bandage dress trends in the mid-2000’s — but who didn’t?!
Meghan Markle was the most-googled celebrity in 2016, and there’s no question as to why. The brunette beauty had just been confirmed to be dating Britain’s most eligible bachelor, Prince Harry, in November, and the entire world wanted to know everything about her.
She’s gorgeous and stylish, and much like the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate, her style has changed a lot since she became a royal girlfriend.
As an actress, philanthropist, founder of a lifestyle site and UN Women’s Advocate (amongst other accolades) Meghan’s not exactly new to the spotlight. She currently stars on the legal drama Suits and is well known for her role as Rachel Zane, but surely couldn’t have been prepared for the global fame her relationship would catapult her to.
But let’s be real, can anyone be ready for that?
Meghan was born on August 4th, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. Born to mother Doria (a yoga instructor and clinical therapist) and father Thomas (an Emmy Award-winning director of photography), she spent many early years on set with her dad. She has always had activism in her blood, and wrote a letter to first lady Hillary Clinton when she was only 11, because she felt a soap ad she’d seen implied that women belonged in the kitchen. She also wrote to the soap manufacturer, Gloria Allred and Linda Ellerbee.
Those letters subsequently got the advertisement changed, and Markle says that moment of her childhood sparked something in her and, “reshaped [her] notion of what is possible.”
When she graduated from Northwestern University in 2003, she worked as a freelance calligrapher in between acting jobs. She held roles on television series like Fringe, 90210, General Hospital and Without a Trace, and films Remember Me and Horrible Bosses. She landed her role on Suits in 2011.
Her fashion sense has evolved quite a bit through the years. She loved both the babydoll and bandage dress trends in the mid-2000’s — who didn’t?! — and rocked a classic chunky necklace on more than one occasion. She’s kept her hair fairly the same through the years, often wearing it down in long soft waves.
We can only imagine what Markle’s continued place in the spotlight will do for her work and her passions — and (selfishly for us) her style. Click through above to see her fashion transformation.
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For the Wimbledon finals, Kate recycled this Jonathan Saunders dress she wore during the Jubilee Royal Tour in 2012.
Kate, William and Harry kicked off the Tour de France in July. Kate was wearing her green Erdem coat and favorite L. K. Bennett sledge pumps.
The Duchess of Cambridge visits an M-PACT Plus Counselling programme at Blessed Sacrament School on July 1st in a coral GOAT dress with cream clutch.
Kate is seen wearing Alexander McQueen to a military event in London.
Duchess Kate attends Order of the Garter in a lovely pale blue Christopher Kane coat.
Prince George of Cambridge walks holding his Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge’s hand as they watch Prince William, Duke of Cambridge & Prince Harry play in the Jerudong Trophy charity polo match. Kate is seen wearing a casual striped top and a pair of skinny jeans, while George is wearing an adorable pair of overalls.
The Duchess of Cambridge during an official visit to National Maritime Museum on June 10,2014 in London, England.
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend a service during the D-Day 70 Commemorations on June 6,2014.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge holds Prince George of Cambridge as they leave Fairbairne Airbase to head back to the UK after finishing their Royal Visit to Australia.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends a reception hosted by the Governor General Peter Cosgrove at Government House on April 24,2014 in Canberra, Australia.
Kate attended the SportsBall, donning a laser-cut, black lace Temperley London cocktail dress, paired with her Jimmy Choo heels and Alexander McQueen clutch.
Kate looked lovely in London, wearing an Orla Kiely skirt and MaxMara coat as she received flowers from a young girl.
Kate recycled an Orla Kiely dress and her Aquatalia boots for a charity visit with William.
Kate wore a pretty black Temperley coat to honor Remembrance Day in London, wearing her hair in ringlets.
In honor of Poppy Day, William and Kate stepped out in London — Kate wearing her long scarlet L. K. Bennett coat.
Kate attended a charity gala the following day, wearing an elegant navy Jenny Packham gown.
Kate chose Alexander McQueen for Prince George’s Christening.
Kate attended the SportsAid Athlete Workshop just a few months after having Prince George. She wore a pre-pregnancy outfit: her J. Brand skinny jeans, Ralph Lauren striped top, navy Smythe blazer and Stuart Weitzman wedges.
Kate and William attended a gala for the Tusk Trust, Kate glittering in Jenny Packham.
Kate joined William out and about in Anglesey, wearing a Zara top, Paige denim jeans and a Ralph Lauren jacket.
Kate wore another Seraphine knot-front dress for the photo while William was casual in a gingham button down. And in this photo, both the Middletons’ family dog and Lupo made the cut!
Kate and William pose with Prince George for the family’s first official portraits at her family’s home.
Kate definitely had a new mom glow about her when she left the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital.
When Wills and Kate took off to go visit her parents in Bucklebury for the first few weeks after George’s birth, she wore a dress by Seraphine perfect for new moms.
Kate wore a bespoke Jenny Packham blue polka dotted dress when she presented her son to the world, and she looked lovely.
For her last official appearance before giving birth, the Duchess chose pale pink Alexander McQueen at the 2013 Trooping the Colour.
Kate was glowing as she named a cruise ship in a printed Hobbs coat.
Kate looked positively lovely at the Queen’s Coronation service in one of her favorite designers, Jenny Packham, a light peach, almost nude lace empire-waisted dress.
Kate was bold and bright at this year’s Garden Party, wearing a bespoke version of the Marella coat by Emilia Wickstead.
Kate visited Naomi House on the day of her wedding anniversary, wearing a peach coat by Tara Jarmon.
Kate visited the Harry Potter sets at Warner Bros with William and Harry, wearing in a polka-dot dress by Topshop.
Kate attended an event at the National Portrait Gallery, wearing a ’50s-inspired, powder blue Emilia Wickstead dress and grey suede pumps.
Kate visited a primary school in a pretty Erdem floral dress.
Kate attended the National Review of the Queen’s Scouts, wearing a mint green Mulberry Coat, Whiteley fascinator and her L. K. Bennett pumps. As you can see, the Duchess finally popped and her baby bump was fully visible.
Kate donned her red Armani coat, as seen on her in 2006, for the visit to Scotland.
During a visit to Scotland, Kate and Wills met well wishers, played some ping pong, field hockey and basketball while she wore this tartan coat by British brand moloh.
Kate visited the Great Tower Scout camp, keeping warm in green rain boots, a green army jacket and a knit crochet hat.
Kate visits the Baker Street Underground Station in this teal Malene Birger coat, and true to royal style: a pretty black fascinator.
Dressed in a pretty white Redgrave Goat collarless coat over a dress from Topshop, Kate visited the headquarters of Child Bereavement UK.
Kate Middleton wore this black Topshop dress as she visited the headquarters of Child Bereavement UK.
The Duchess of Cambridge attended the St Patrick’s Day Parade at Mons Barracks in the same gorgeous green Emilia Wickstead coat of the previous year.
