With her cameo in Close Personal Friends underway, Meghan Markle&rsquo;s subtle return to acting is the perfect moment to revisit the standout roles that defined her pre-royal Hollywood era.

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/young-photos-of-meghan-markle-royal-family-birthday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meghan Markle</a> is officially making her way back to Hollywood. The Duchess of Sussex has signed on for a cameo in Close Personal Friends, a new film starring Lily Collins, Brie Larson, and Jack Quaid&mdash;marking her first on-screen role in eight years. The movie has been filming in Pasadena, where Markle was recently spotted on set.
According to a studio source, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/meghan-markle-last-name-debate-sussex-mindy-kaling-netflix-show" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Markle</a> will&nbsp;play&nbsp;herself in a small but significant role, describing it as a return to doing what she genuinely loves.
The timing also fits into a larger shift: Meghan and Prince Harry have both been noticeably more present in the public eye recently. From new projects to stepping out at high-profile events, the couple have been putting themselves back into the cultural conversation. Over the weekend, the two were even seen celebrating Kris Jenner&rsquo;s birthday&mdash;another sign the Sussexes are mixing once again with Hollywood&rsquo;s most powerful and well-connected crowd.
For longtime fans, this comeback is more than just a cameo&mdash;it&rsquo;s the continuation of the on-screen career she walked away from when she married Prince Harry and stepped into the British royal world. Before royal titles and tabloids, Meghan Markle was an actress with real credentials and roles that defined a certain era of network and cable TV.
Below is a reminder of the characters that shaped her pre-duchess career:

Suits &mdash; Rachel Zane

Meghan Markle in 2011. Getty Images.

Markle&rsquo;s most famous role: the ambitious, whip-smart paralegal-turned-attorney at Pearson Specter Litt. Rachel Zane was chic, composed, and instantly iconic&mdash;and her wardrobe basically predicted peak 2010s office-core.

Horrible Bosses &mdash; Jamie

Meghan Markle in 2012. Getty Images.

Her memorable cameo opposite Jason Sudeikis became a viral moment long before we called things &ldquo;viral.&rdquo; A small scene that somehow everyone remembers.&nbsp;

Remember Me &mdash; Megan

Meghan Markle in 2013. Getty Images.

A supporting romantic drama moment with Robert Pattinson that gave Markle early exposure in major studio film.

Meghan Markle's Most Iconic Roles

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