5 Things To Know About Meghan Markle

American actress Meghan Markle is stepping out of the big screen and into the royal spotlight.

Ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement, people have been wanting to know more about the future Duchess of Sussex.

Here are five things you may not know about Meghan Markle.

1. She’s a humanitarian

Markle’s humanitarian work includes working with the charity One Young World and being an ambassador for the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.

2. You’ve Seen Her Outside of Suits

Other than playing Rachel Zane in the legal drama, Suits, Markle’s acting career is extensive and impressive. Not only has she played characters in popular TV shows such as CSI: Miami and CSI: NY, Castle, and Without a Trace, but she was also the holder of Case #24 in Deal or No Deal.

She also played Tatiana in Get Him to the Greek, Megan in Remember Me, and Jaime in Horrible Bosses.

3. She graduated from Northwestern University

The Northwestern University alum graduated back in 2003 with a degree in Theater and International Studies.

Notable alumni from Northwestern University include late night host Stephen Colbert and actor David Schwimmer.

4. She’s been standing up for gender equality since 11

And you can watch it all go down here.

5. She’ll Be Making History

Markle will not only be making history as becoming the first American woman to marry into British Royalty, but she’ll be the first mixed race royal, according to The Guardian.

We’re looking forward to see what this badass woman will bring to the throne.

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