Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Personal context

Summary

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is a former actor best known for playing Rachel Zane on Suits. In a 2015 essay, she described embracing her identity as a mixed-race woman and discussed how her heritage affected her experience in Hollywood. Her public advocacy has repeatedly addressed women’s equality and empowerment, including work with UN Women, speeches to young women, a letter urging Congress to support paid family leave, and comments on women’s representation in media. She has also spoken publicly about racial injustice and encouraged U.S. voter participation; no public candidate endorsement is on record.