When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry walked down the aisle in 2018, fans of the Suits star thought she got her fairytale ending. However, the reality was far from it. Although the couple’s time as royals was short-lived, they have been butting heads with the Royal Family since they gave up their duties just two years later.
While all the drama came as a shock to fans all over the world, the 43-year-old had one co-star in her corner who practically saw the fallout coming. In fact, just shortly before the couple tied the knot, Wendell Pierce, who played Markle’s father in the legal drama promised to support the Duchess of Sussex no matter what happened.
Wendell Pierce’s supportive words to Meghan Markle
Before Meghan Markle became a duchess, she was known for playing Rachel Zane on Suits. It was a role she held from 2011 to 2018 and even rocketed her to stardom. Her time on the show allowed her to form deep friendships with her co-stars, many of whom publicly supported her throughout her relationship with Prince Harry.
One of her supporters was none other than the actor, Wendell Pierce. In an episode of Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?, the actor revealed that he had once warned Markle about the life she was getting into by marrying the Duke of Sussex. But he also promised to be there for her no matter what happened in the marriage.
It was the last night of working and I said, ‘Meghan, your life is going to change, and you’re going to be in a bubble. But just always remember, no matter what, I’m your friend — you have lots of friends.’
Pierce went on to reveal that it was a concern that every cast member shared but only a few were vocal about it. The 60-year-old continued, “We’re always thinking about you, we’ll always be there for you. And you know, no matter where you are, always know you have a friend in me.”
With Markle and the Duke being thrown into the public eye ever since their split from the Royal Family, worries about the couple and their relationship reached an all-time high. After all, they had shone a light on the difficulties and struggles of being a royal.
However, Pierce’s concerns about Markle and her prince seem to have melted away after the duo had a brief reunion last year.
Wendell Pierce opens up about his reunion with Meghan Markle
When Meghan Markle left Suits after the 7th season, everyone expected the actress to leave all the glitz and glamour behind. However, once she and Prince Harry gave up their royal responsibilities and moved to the US, fans were hoping she would make a comeback to television.
Although coming back to the big screen hasn’t been on the mother of two’s list, reconnecting with friends like Wendell Pierce made it to the top. In an interview with People, the actor opened up about meeting the royal couple and being awestruck by how in love they were.
When [Meghan] came into town, she got an award last year, had a chance to say hello and wish she and Prince Harry well and wish the children well. They look very much in love and were very happy, so that’s the most important thing.
With rumors of trouble in paradise and problems with the Royal Family, Pierce managed to single-handedly shut them down. He also admitted that he and the Duchess had spent more time together. The 60-year-old continued, “I’ve gotten to see her just a few times since, and we’ve been able to reminisce and so it’s real, we have fond memories of working together.”
Although Markle has kept in touch with Pierce and maintained a good relationship, that hasn’t been the case with the rest of the Suits cast like Gina Torres.
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