In a revealing cover story with Variety, Meghan Markle opened up about the discomfort she experienced during her acting career and the anxiety she faced early on while portraying Rachel Zane on "Suits."
Markle, who had earlier roles on shows like "Deal or No Deal," "90210," and "Fringe," described the Hollywood landscape during her acting days, saying, "There were just certain things that were accepted.
If there was any discomfort, you just dealt with it. It forced a lot of women to live with this idea of staying silent, not being disruptive, not giving voice to the things that might create concern or discomfort."
She shared her struggles in landing a steady job, revealing that during the entire first season of "Suits," she was convinced she would get recast. Markle's anxiety about being replaced persisted until the show's creator questioned her concerns, asking why she was so worried about it.
Reflecting on the media landscape during her time on "Suits," Markle noted the intimate connection viewers had with characters like Rachel Zane, who entered their living rooms while they were in pajamas eating Chinese takeout. However, she acknowledged that creating a cultural moment or conversation in today's media environment requires a different approach.
Meghan Markle's candid revelations shed light on the challenges and uncertainties actors, especially women, may face in the competitive and sometimes toxic Hollywood industry.
