Meghan Markle is making a comeback to acting by appearing as herself in the upcoming film Close Personal Friends, despite having declared three years ago that she would leave the profession behind.
The movie stars notable actors including Academy Award winner Brie Larson, Lily Collins from Emily in Paris, Jack Quaid from The Hunger Games, and Henry Golding known for Crazy Rich Asians. The plot centers on two couples — one famous, one not — who meet and form a close relationship.
Markle, aged 44, was spotted filming in Pasadena, California, on November 5, 2025. The film is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and was initially announced in August. How much screen time Meghan will have remains undisclosed.
"This is a massive moment for Meghan and signifies a return to doing what she truly loves," a studio source shared. "She has been swamped with offers, but this one felt right. It is Meghan’s way of gently putting her toe back in the water and seeing how she enjoys being back on set."
Additionally, the movie is set around Santa Barbara, a location closely connected to Meghan as she resides nearby in Montecito.
After setbacks in her business ventures, Meghan Markle is making a strategic return to acting by featuring as herself in a high-profile film, signalling her renewed passion for Hollywood.
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