Meghan Markle returns to acting despite claiming she was 'done' after royal exit: report

Meghan Markle is reportedly returning to acting for the first time since walking away from the profession after she and Prince Harry became engaged seven years ago.

Markle was spotted on the set of "Close Personal Friends" on Nov. 5 in Pasadena, Calif, People magazine reported. 

The movie will star Lily Collins, Brie Larson, Jack Quaid, and Henry Golding. Markle will reportedly play herself in the film.

A source confirmed to the outlet that Markle seemed "relaxed and happy" with her small role in the movie.

Meghan Markle was spotted on a movie set on Wednesday. (Kola Sulaimon)

"Meghan was on the set today. She has a small part. She seemed very relaxed and happy. She introduced herself to everyone and was very sweet and down-to-earth," the insider told People.

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Archewell and Amazon MGM Studios did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Meghan Markle is reportedly returning to acting for the first time since her engagement and marriage to Prince Harry. (Netflix)

Following her engagement to Harry, Markle walked away from her role on "Suits." Markle portrayed Rachel Zane for seven seasons in the drama.

An Amazon MGM Studios source told The Sun that Markle has been "swamped" with acting offers, but she opted to decline them until this opportunity came along.

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"This is a massive moment for Meghan and signifies a return to doing what she truly loves. She has been swamped with offers, but this one felt right."

"Suits" starred Patrick J. Adams as Mike Ross, Sarah Rafferty as Donna Paulsen, Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter, Rick Hoffman as Louis Litt, and Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane, all employees of a law firm. (Getty Images)

"It is Meghan’s way of gently putting her toe back in the water and seeing how she enjoys being back on set. Everyone involved is super excited, and have been sworn to secrecy about her involvement," the source said.

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The outlet reported that Harry is in support of his wife's decision to return to acting.

Meghan Markle portrayed Rachel Zane for seven seasons of "Suits." (Shane Mahood/USA Network/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)

"Prince Harry is, of course, really supportive and quite simply wants Meghan to do whatever brings her joy," a source told The Sun.

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In 2020, Harry and Markle stepped away from their royal duties and later moved to Montecito, Calif. They share two kids together, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Prince Harry is reportedly in support of his wife. (Chris Jackson)

In 2017, Markle gave an interview with Harry, announcing their engagement and her decision to leave acting behind.

"I'm done. I guess never say never, but my intention is to absolutely not."

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"I don't see it as giving anything up, I just see it as a change," Markle said at the time, according to People.

She continued, "It’s a new chapter. Right. And also keep in mind I’ve been working on my show for seven years. So we're very very fortunate to be able to have that sort of longevity on a series and for me, once we hit the 100-episode marker I thought, you know what, I have ticked this box and I feel really proud of the work I've done there and now it's time to, as you said, work as a team with you."

"I think what's been really exciting as we talk about the transition out of my career and into my role is the causes that are really important to me that I can focus even more energy on," Markle said at the time.

"Very early out of the gate, I think you realize you have access or a voice that people are willing to listen, and with that comes a lot of responsibility, which I take seriously," she added.

In 2022, Markle was asked by Variety if she would return to acting, to which she said: "I'm done. I guess never say never, but my intention is to absolutely not."

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