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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bishop

Meghan discusses ‘really hard’ setback in early stages of acting career

  • The Duchess of Sussex discussed the significant setbacks she faced early in her career, describing the period as "really hard."
  • Speaking on the Aspire Podcast on Tuesday, 17 June, Meghan revealed there were few roles specifically for mixed-race actors before her breakout role in Suits.
  • To increase her chances of securing parts, she often auditioned for roles intended for white or Latina characters.
  • Meghan explained that the high number of rejections, even when auditioning for more roles, significantly impacted her self-esteem.
  • Watch the video in full.

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