Meghan Markle’s transformation: before and after photos
Here’s a look at Meghan Markle’s stunning transition from actress to prominent royal duchess.
December 6, 2024, published at 9:00 PM ET
2008
The Duchess of Sussex showed off her toned legs.
After having small roles in the industry, Meghan Markle started taking small steps into the spotlight. She joined Entertainment tonight‘s Emmy Party at the Walt Disney Concert Hall after her stint as a suitcase girl Deal or no deal.
During the event, the Duchess of Sussex wore her black strapless dress and matching pumps.
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2011
Markle hit the carpet in this curve-hugging black dress.
Prince Harry‘s wife graced the red carpet of the Anti-Defamation League Entertainment Industry Awards at the Beverly Hilton in her black figure-hugging dress and heels.
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2012
The former TV star showed off her figure in this lace dress.
The To take alum looked stunning in her lacy baby blue dress as she posed for the cameras at an event in West Hollywood, California.
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2013
Markle stunned in this sparkling dress.
Meghan arrived at a Golden Globes party in her sparkling long-sleeved dress. She paired her outfit with black heels.
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2014
The Deceit actress rocked her pre-royal fashion on the carpet.
The Deception actress rocked her pre-royal fashion — including a white button-down top and pencil skirt — at the NBCUniversal 2014 Winter Press Tour.
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2015
Markle was all smiles in NYC.
Before her appearance on the Today show, Meghan greeted the media and her fans as she showed off her beauty in her metallic brown dress with a black belt.
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2016
The former TV star was red hot in this dress.
Meghan looked beautiful and stylish as she attended ELLE‘s Women in Television Dinner in her daring dress that complemented her red lipstick. She completed her look with black strappy heels.
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2017
Markle began wearing more subdued outfits during public outings.
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As she embraced her royal life, Meghan began wearing more subdued outfits during public outings and engagements with Prince Harry.
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2018
Markle began dressing more appropriately for a royal.
Stylish and elegant Meghan was spotted with her enormous coat as she visited a store in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her style also included a green midi skirt and high heels.
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2019
Markle showed off her growing belly in this dress.
Meghan showed off her growing baby bump as she visited the National Theater in London.
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2020
The royal kept her chic look in her off-the-shoulder top on stage.
Meghan kept her chic look in her off-the-shoulder top and wide-leg trousers Invictus games 2020 opening ceremony.
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2021
The mother stunned in this white, stylish outfit.
The mother of two, 43, rocked her crepe dress at the Global Citizen Live in New York City.
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2022
Markle also opts for casual outfits for some outings.
Meghan opted for a casual style and wore her simple white top and jeans to an event. Her textured knit cardigan completed her look.
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2023
Markle showed off her toned legs in this outfit.
The boys and girls guide to getting down star turned people’s heads at the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany, in her simple blazer and belted jumpsuit.
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2024
Markle looked stylish in this black outfit in Colombia.
Meghan showed a fresh look during her visit to Colombia with Prince Harry. She wore a crop top, a silk maxi skirt and a watch that once belonged to her Princess Diana.
