Instead, she was whatroyalswould call a commoner albeit a multi-millionaire version of one.
Upon getting engaged to Harry, Meghan made the decision to give up her career as an actress.
Her then-fiance added, “She’s capable of anything.”
Meghan’s impressive resume certainly seems to prove the prince’s statement true.
According toCelebrity Net Worth, Meghan has a reported net worth of $5 million.
Here are the deets on how the Duchess of Sussex amassed her wealth.
In an interview withEsquire, Meghan explained her knack for cursive handwriting after taking classes in Catholic school.
“What it evolved into was my pseudo-waitressing job when I was auditioning.
I didn’t wait tables.
Meghan was also hired to do hand-lettering for Dolce & Gabbana’s celebrity correspondence.
While calligraphy isn’t your average job, Meghan said it can be “super lucrative.”
According to theBureau of Labor Statistics, a fine artist can expect to make around $49,000 per year.
That’s what your childhood was like too, right?
In 2002, Meghan was cast for a small part asNurse Jill inGeneral Hospital.
However, Meghan likely didn’t make much for her small role.
According toBizfluent, an unknown soap actor could max out at around $700 a day.
After interning for the United States Embassy in Argentina, Meghan appeared on thepopular American gameshowfrom 2006 to 2007.
Though, we don’t know how the pay works for a month-long training like she described.
Every bit counts, though, right?
According to knownetworth.com, Meghan received $187,000 for her similarly named character, Megan, in the movie.
Come 2011, Meghan starred in the TV movieThe Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down.
According to knownetworth.com, Meghan is said to have earned over $50,000 for her role as Dana.
This would be the show that made Meghan Markle a household name.
“BeforeSuits,” Meghan explained toMarie Claire, “I did a pilot every single year.”
Meghan said she’d actually even filmed a pilot with one of herSuitscostars some six years prior the show.
“Once we hit the 100 episode marker, I thought, ‘You know what?
I have ticked this box.’
In 2016, Meghan became a guest designer for Reitmans, Canada’s largest women’s apparel retailer.
But how did Meghan end up working in fashion?
Meghan’s ideas were then turned into a “work-to-weekend” capsule wardrobe.
“I’m super involved with the design process, and I’m sure that it drives them crazy.
But how could I not?
As a brand ambassador, her income from Reitmans may have made up part of this figure.
This involved only posting the things she truly enjoyed and being picky about what brands she chose to promote.
This collection alone is undoubtedly incredibly valuable although surely quite priceless to the sons and daughters-in-law of Diana.
Additionally, Harry also gained access to a$13 million inheritancefrom his mother when he turned 25.
So, as his wife, it’s likely Meghan also benefits from Harry’s inheritance.
