Meghan Markle's Secret Battle: Balancing Suits Fame with Royal Romance
In a recent interview, Suits creator Aaron Korsh discusses Meghan Markle's unique challenges balancing her role on the show and her relationship with Prince Harry, including the royal family's influence on the script. Despite the challenges, Markle's impact on Suits and her transition to royalty continue to captivate audiences.
Meghan Markle faced unique challenges while juggling her role on the hit TV show Suits and her relationship with Prince Harry. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Suits creator Aaron Korsh opened up about working with Markle as her romance with Prince Harry blossomed. Markle played the character of Rachel, a paralegal turned lawyer, who was the love interest of Patrick J. Adams's character, Mike, for several seasons.
Towards the end of Markle's time on the show, she went on a blind date with Prince Harry, which ultimately led to their marriage. Korsh revealed that the royal family had some input on certain aspects of the show. While they did not interfere too much, there were a few things that they objected to, including the use of a specific word - "poppycock." Korsh had planned to have Markle's character say this word as a nod to his in-laws who frequently used it in sensitive discussions. However, the royal family did not want Markle to say the word, most likely due to concerns about potential misinterpretation or controversy. As a result, the word was changed to "bullshit" in the script. Korsh expressed his disappointment about the change, as he had already informed his in-laws about the original intent.
It remains a mystery how the royal family obtained the scripts and provided feedback. While Korsh was aware that they were reading them, he could not recall the exact process. However, in Prince Harry's autobiography, he mentioned that the palace was in contact with the Suits team after it became clear that his relationship with Meghan was serious. Despite the challenges, Korsh understood the royal family's perspective and wanted to protect Meghan's reputation. He sympathized with their concerns about potential misinterpretation and was willing to make the necessary changes to the script.
Markle's transition from an actress to royalty has been widely discussed, and her time on Suits continues to captivate audiences. The show, which originally aired from 2011 to 2018, has gained renewed popularity since its addition to Netflix in 2023. While Meghan's role on Suits may be behind her, the impact she had on the show and the challenges she faced will not be forgotten.