Meghan Markle Net worth, Age, Height, Family & More

Last updated on: November 15, 2025

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (born Rachel Meghan Markle on August 4, 1981, in Los Angeles, California) is an American humanitarian, feminist advocate, and media producer who has navigated a unique path from Hollywood actress to a globally recognized public figure. Best known for playing sharp-witted paralegal Rachel Zane on the hit series Suits, she spent seven seasons on the show while also cultivating a voice as a blogger and advocate for women’s rights with organizations like UN Women.

Her life changed dramatically in 2018 upon marrying Prince Harry, becoming the Duchess of Sussex and facing unprecedented global scrutiny. Choosing to step back from royal life, Meghan and Harry moved to the United States and founded their own organization, Archewell. Through Archewell Productions, she’s co-created the revealing Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan and hosted the popular podcast Archetypes, which dissects labels that hold women back.

True to form, she’s woven her lifelong commitment to social justice into every chapter—championing gender equality, mental health awareness, and racial justice. From her early days running the lifestyle site The Tig to her current role as a producer and global advocate, Meghan has consistently used her platform to push for a more equitable world, making her one of the most compelling and often controversial figures in modern culture.

As of December 2025, Meghan Markle is 44 years and 4 months old, her estimated net worth is $60 million, and she stands at a height of 5 feet and 6 inches (168 cm or 1.68 m) tall.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name

Rachel Meghan Markle

Nickname

Meghan

Profession

Actress

Career

Debut

Film

A Lot Like Love (2005)

TV Show

General Hospital (2002)

Best Known for

As Rachel Zane on Suits and as the Duchess of Sussex after marrying Prince Harry in 2018.

Awards

None

Personal Profile and Background Details

Date of Birth

4 August 1981

Age

As of today, Meghan is 44 years, 4 months, and 1 days old.

Zodiac sign

Leo

Signature

Nationality

American
English

Birth Place

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Residence

Kensington Palace.

School / College / University

Meghan studied at Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles, the kind of all-girls school that really leans into academics and confidence-building. And honestly, you can kind of see that early polish in the way she talks today.

After that, she headed to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois — a big step, and a pretty prestigious one too. She graduated in 2003 with a BA in theatre and international studies, which is such a very “Meghan” mix of creativity and global curiosity. While at NU, she joined Kappa Kappa Gamma, spent a semester soaking up life in Madrid, and even interned at the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires.

Religion

Meghan Markle was raised Christian, though the details get a bit mixed depending on who you ask. She went to a Catholic high school, but she wasn’t actually practicing Catholicism — so her early faith life was more general Christian than anything strict or formal.

Before her wedding to Prince Harry, she made things official and was baptized and confirmed into the Church of England on March 6, 2018. The ceremony was done quietly by the Archbishop of Canterbury. And that’s basically where she stands now — a member of the Church of England, keeping things pretty low-key but aligned with the traditions of the royal family.

Race / Ethnicity

Meghan has always been pretty open about her identity — she identifies as mixed race, with a blend that’s shaped a lot of how she sees the world. Her mother, Doria Ragland, is African American, and her father, Thomas Markle Sr., is white with mostly European roots. Meghan often phrases it simply: she’s “half Black and half white,” and she’s said more than once that she’s proud of being a mixed-race woman.

She’s even shared bits from a DNA test, which suggested she’s around 43% Nigerian on her mom’s side. And honestly, she talks about it in this thoughtful, grounded way — not as a headline, but as a real part of who she is and how she fits into her own story.

Food Habits

Her mornings usually start simple: hot water with lemon, and on rushed days she’ll grab steel-cut oats with banana. Sometimes she swaps her afternoon coffee for a green juice, which feels very “Meghan,” honestly.

For snacks, she keeps it clean but satisfying — apples with nut butter, almonds, hummus with veggies, even watermelon sprinkled with cinnamon. Her regular meals rotate between salads with protein, quinoa or rice bowls, veggie tacos, sushi or fish, and yes, the classic avocado toast with a poached egg.
But she’s not above comfort food. She loves pasta, fries in moderation, mac and cheese (with peas!), slow-cooked chicken adobo, and a little red wine now and then. She calls it “lifestyle eating,” not dieting — mostly vegan on weekdays, then more relaxed on weekends.

Hobbies

Cooking, Gardening, Beekeeping, Yoga, Calligraphy, and Hiking.

Physical Attributes and Measurements

Height

In feet: 5′ 6″
In Centimeters: 168 cm
In meters: 1.68 m

Weight

In kilograms: 56 kg
In Pounds: 123 lbs

Body Measurements

37-25-34 inches.

Shoe size

7 (US) or 37.5 (EU).

Dress size

4 (US) or 36 (EU) or 8 (UK)

Bra size

34C

Eye color

Dark Brown

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Family

Husband

Trevor Engelson (2011–2013)

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (2018–Present)

Father

Thomas W. Markle (Director of Photography)

Mother

Doria Ragland (Social Welfare Employee)

Siblings

Thomas Markle (Paternal Half-Brother)

Samantha Grant (Paternal Half-Sister)

Children

Prince Archie Harrison Mountbatten‑Windsor (b. May 6, 2019)

Princess Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten‑Windsor (b. June 4, 2021)

Relationship & More

Marital Status

Married to Prince Harry

Marriage Date

10 September 2011 (Trevor Engelson)

19 May 2018 (Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex)

Affairs or dating history

Trevor Engelson (Actor) (2004-2013)

Rory McIlroy (Golfer) (2014) -Rumored

Prince Harry (2016—Present)

Favorite Things

Favorite Food

Green Juice

Favorite Getaway

Como Shambhala in Bali

Favorite Dessert

Red Wine

Favorite color

Royal Blue.

Net Worth 2025

$60 million

As of December 2025, it’s estimated that Meghan Markle has a net worth of about $60 million. Lets discuss her income sources:

Acting — Suits and early TV work

Meghan’s clearest individual earnings came from acting. By the later seasons of Suits she was widely reported to be earning roughly $35k–$50k per episode, which — combined over 7 seasons and more than 100 episodes — produced a meaningful paycheck plus ongoing residuals when the show was licensed overseas. Those per-episode rates are the most concrete, and they help explain why streaming/licensing deals for Suits have kept paying out to the cast years later.

Residuals & streaming payouts — the slow drip

Here’s the thing about TV money: the headline episode fee is one part, but residuals from syndication, streaming and international licensing can keep coming for years. Reports suggest licensing deals (for example Netflix licensing Suits) created additional six-figure bumps for the principal cast when the series was sold in bulk — meaning Meghan likely continued to see modest but recurring income after leaving the show. Exact figures are rarely public, though outlets that track media licensing have estimated some sizable payouts tied to Suits streaming deals.

The Netflix story — headline number, lots of nuance

The 2020 Archewell Productions — Netflix multi-year output deal is the one that grabbed headlines: most outlets reported a ~$100 million headline figure for the couple’s overall deal. Important caveat: that number was widely reported as a total for both Harry and Meghan together, and payments are typically milestone- and project-based (so the couple wouldn’t have taken the whole sum as a single cheque). Media coverage has also pointed out that the structure, deliverables and actual installments (what Netflix has actually paid vs. the total ceiling) are not fully public.

Spotify & Archewell Audio — a big deal that changed shape

In 2020 the Sussexes signed a multiyear podcasting deal with Spotify that outlets reported was in the low-to-mid tens of millions (commonly cited around $15–$20M). Their output for Spotify produced Archetypes (Meghan’s series), but Spotify and Archewell later parted ways in 2023 — reporting suggested the partnership didn’t meet Spotify’s productivity benchmarks, so the original headline number didn’t translate into simple, one-time cash for every promised dollar. In short: big headline, more complicated reality.

Books & publishing — The Bench and advances

Meghan’s children’s book The Bench (Random House, 2021) hit bestseller lists and generated income via an advance + royalties; press reports at the time estimated her advance for that title in the low-to-mid six-figures (figures like ~$500k–$700k circulated in coverage). Beyond advances, authors also earn royalties, audiobook/narration fees (she narrated the audiobook) and occasional licensing, plus she donated many copies through Archewell initiatives. Exact contract terms are private, but the basic model (advance + royalties + audiobook fees) is standard.

Joint deals vs. individual income — why “who made what” is fuzzy

A frequent source of confusion: many of the big media contracts are joint (Meghan + Harry) or paid to Archewell Productions, not itemized per spouse. That means public reporting often gives a combined dollar figure and not a clean Meghan-only number. Also, headline contract numbers are ceilings — actual cash depends on produced projects, milestones, and sometimes whether performance benchmarks were met. So when you read “$100M Netflix” or “$20M Spotify,” treat those as deal-values, not guaranteed, immediate take-homes.

Other income & speaking/producing/royalties

Beyond acting and the big media deals, Meghan’s ongoing income likely includes: residuals/royalties from past TV work, fees for audiobook narration, producing credits (where applicable), and occasional paid appearances or branded projects routed through Archewell or partners. Public filings and verified receipts for many of these smaller lines aren’t available, so most reporting uses industry estimates and statements from publishers/platforms.

Car collection

1. Lincoln MKC
2. Mercedes S Class
3. Audi A8
4. Cadillac Escallade
5. Toyota Camry
6. Lexus LS