Long before Meghan Markle landed the most eligible bachelor in the world, she was trying to make her mark in Hollywood. She wasn’t as well known then, so there are plenty of photos of her at various celebrity events that most people have not seen. Here are 30 of them:
19. Tracy Reece Fashion Week – 2013
The television actress was front row at the Tracy Reese fashion show in 2013. She rocked this colorful floral dress, which we assume was by the designer. It looks like she was pretty focused on the runway. Maybe she saw something that she really liked!
Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images18. Marchesa Runway Show – 2013
Meghan attended the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 show in September 2013. In this photo, she is arriving for the Marchesa runway show. She opted for a simple black dress with a gold clutch and black heels.
Vivien Killilea/Getty Images17. The DPA Pre-Emmy Gift Lounge – 2009
When Markle was just a struggling actress who wasn’t getting many roles in Hollywood, she was attending small events – like this one! Here she is at the DPA pre-Emmy Gift Lounge at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills picking up some swag.
Amanda Edwards/Getty Images16. Marc Jacobs Pop Up Shop Party – 2014
In 2014, Markle looked super chic at the Marc Jacobs Daisy Chain Tweet Pop Up Shop Party that was held at the Marc Jacobs Pop Up Shop. She was decked out in a pair of black leather pants and a green sweater and dress shirt that were likely by the designer.
Bennett Raglin/Getty Images15. Suits Season 5 Premiere – 2016
Meghan attended the season 5 premiere of Suits along with her castmates at the Sheraton in Downtown Los Angeles. She looked lovely in this black skirt and sweater combo, which she paired with a killer pair of heels.
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images14. The Entertainment Weekly Pre-SAG Party – 2013
In 2013, the former television actress attended the Entertainment Weekly Pre-SAG Party, which was hosted by Essie and Audi and held at Chateau Marmont. The rising star looked super gorgeous in this multi-colored gown.
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly13. The Summer TCA Party – 2011
In 2011, Markle attended the Summer 2011 TCA Party with the cast of Suits, which must have been a pretty big deal for her. Prior to this, Markle hadn’t had any big breaks, so this was a real first for her.
Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com12. 13th Annual InStyle and The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Toronto International Film Festival Party – 2012
The Suits actress arrived at the 13th Annual InStyle And The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Toronto International Film Festival Party with her costars from Suits. She rocked this simple mauve dress. Her style has certainly evolved since!
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images11. Wes Gordon Runway Show – 2015
At the Wes Gordon runway show in 2015, Markle was front row. She wore this pale blue high-waisted skirt with a white top and clutch, as well as a cream-colored faux fur coat. It was a pretty sophisticated look.
Mireya Acierto/Getty Images10. USA Network Upfront After Party – 2012
Being on a successful show meant that Meghan would attend many different entertainment events. Here she is in 2012 at the after USA Network Upfront after-party where she was photographed posing with her costars from Suits, as well as on her own.
Dimitrios Kambouris/USA/[NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images] for USA Network9. Gala Tribute for Cate Blanchett – 2013
Following her divorce from Trevor Engelson, the actress was clearly keeping busy. Here she is at the Gala Tribute for Cate Blanchett, which was held during the 51st New York Film Festival. The green dress was definitely a bold choice!
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images8. GQ Men of the Year Party – 2012
Meghan arrived at the GH Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood in this dark orange dress, which was a little too loose and drape-like. In spite of this, she still looked stunning with her flawless makeup and perfectly coordinated accessories.
s_bukley / Shutterstock.com7. Prada’s The Iconoclasts Event – 2015
Markle attended Prada’s The Iconoclast Party in New York City in 2015. The actress was decked out in this Prada ensemble. Although the patterns that she was wearing slightly clashed, Markle made the whole thing look chic.
Neilson Barnard/Getty Images For Prada6. New York Fashion Week – 2013
The actress-turned-duchess was photographed out and about the Lincoln Center in New York City in 2013. She was attending New York Fashion Week in style in this green suede dress with a pair of strappy gold heels.
Ray Tamarra/Getty Images5. The Some Kind-a Gorgeous Style and Beauty Lounge – 2010
This photo is from 2010 at the Some Kind-a Gorgeous Style and Beauty Lounge. Even though Suits wasn’t yet on the air, Megan had already been cast on the show at this point. It would be almost a year later that the show would finally debut on USA Network and make Meghan a star!
Charley Gallay/Getty Images For Benefit Cosmetics4. Miu Miu Women’s Tales 7th Edition – 2014
The Suits star was at Miu Miu Women’s Tales 7th Edition. She attended the screening for the short film Spark and Light, which starred Riley Keough. Markle looked super stylish in this outfit by Miu Miu. She was probably styled by her bestie, Jessica Mulroney.
Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Miu Miu3. Rising Stars: 2012 Producers Ball
Markle was at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2012 where she attended the Producers Ball for Rising Stars with some of her costars from Suits. She donned this bright pink sateen dress with black shoes and a black clutch.
Sonia Recchia/Getty Images2. Tales of Endearment” Celebration – 2013
A month before her divorce, the actress attended the “Tales of Endearment” celebration, which was hosted by Diane von Furstenberg. The dress she wore was super cute, but the white shoes weren’t the best choice.
Monica Schipper/Getty Images1. NBC TCA Winter 2014 Press Tour
In 2017, Markle was at the NBC TCA Winter 2014 Press Tour. Being part of a successful show meant that she had all kinds of invitations to events like these. She looked all kinds of gorgeous in this pencil skirt and blouse combo.
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