Meghan Markle's former director has revealed what the Duchess of Sussex was like behind the scenes. Despite Meghan, 43, now taking on the role of executive producer alongside her hubby Prince Harry, 40, for their new Netflix series Polo, she's no stranger to the spotlight, having enjoyed a glittering acting career before her Royal wedding in 2018.
While there have been whispers and claims about Meghan being "Duchess Difficult" from some quarters, Tim Matheson, a Hollywood stalwart who directed her in the hit show Suits back in 2011, has come forward with nothing but praise. Chatting with Fox Digital, as reported by GB News, he recalled Meghan as a total pro on set: "I never had to worry about a scene she was going to be in. I knew that she'd bring a performance that was just right."
He added, "She was just lovely. The entire cast was wonderful, but especially her, there was just something about her. There was a sparkle, a little sparkle in her eye." Meghan may have been at the top of her game in Tinseltown, but she left it all behind to marry her prince in 2018 and join the ranks of the Royal Family – a chapter that ended in 2020 when the couple stepped back to carve out a financially independent life, away from the harsh glare of media scrutiny.
Since relocating to the sun-soaked locale of Montecito in California, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been committed to their charity endeavours through their Archewell organisation. While Meghan hasn't made a comeback to her acting career, she's been increasingly seen gracing red carpet events and attending high-profile soirees, with Prince Harry focusing on philanthropic activities, reports the Express.
In the midst of positive remarks circulating about Meghan, she's also faced a series of workplace accusations reported by The Hollywood Reporter, including claims from former staff members that she drove them to tears. On these allegations surfacing, the Sussexes' spokesperson robustly refuted the claims, saying: "Let's just call this what it is - a calculated smear campaign based on misleading and harmful misinformation. We are disappointed to see this defamatory portrayal of the Duchess of Sussex given credibility by a media outlet."
