Last updated on: November 27, 2025
Trevor Engelson was born on October 23, 1976, in Great Neck, Long Island, New York. He was raised in a Jewish family and attended John L. Miller Great Neck North High School. He later studied journalism at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
Quick Facts About Trevor Engelson
| Full Name | Trevor Engelson |
| Birthdate | October 23, 1976 |
| Occupation | Film producer / talent & literary manager |
| Husband/Wife | Currently married to Tracey Kurland (m. 2019) Previously married to Meghan Markle (2011-2014) |
| Education | Journalism at University of Southern California (USC) |
| Age
Height |
49 years and 1 months old
1.78 m |
| Parents | Father: David J. Engelson; Mother: Leslie Engelson |
| Siblings | N/A |
| Children | Three children with Tracey Kurland: two daughters and one son (the son born in February 2025) |
| Net Worth | $10 million (as of 2025) |
Career in Film & TV
After college, Engelson began working as a production assistant before moving into talent management. In 2001, he founded his own company called Underground. His producing credits include the film Remember Me, released in 2010, and the TV series Snowfall. He also worked on films like License to Wed and All About Steve.
Relationship with Meghan Markle
Engelson started dating Meghan Markle around 2004. The couple married on August 16, 2011, at the Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Their marriage lasted about two years. They separated and their divorce was finalized in February 2014, citing irreconcilable differences.
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Life After Divorce
After his divorce from Meghan Markle, Engelson moved on both personally and professionally. Later, he dated Bethenny Frankel briefly – their relationship evolved into business collaboration. On June 1, 2018, Engelson became engaged to dietitian and heiress Tracey Kurland, and they married on May 11, 2019. Together, they have three children: two daughters and a son born in February 2025.
Why He’s Often Mentioned
The marriage of Meghan Markle to Trevor Engelson hit the headlines when, in 2017, Meghan became engaged to Prince Harry. Since Engelson had been part of her earlier life, his name is often mentioned whenever her journey to the royal limelight is talked about.
