Tim Math, director of *Suits*, may have just added another layer of intrigue to Meghan Markle's already dramatic narrative. While promoting his memoir, *Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches*, Math reminisced about his time on the show and, in a casual revelation, dropped a surprising tidbit that sent gossip enthusiasts into a frenzy: Meghan was engaged to someone else when he first met her.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Math was full of praise for Meghan’s presence on the *Suits* set. “She was quite beautiful and a good actor,” he gushed. Admittedly, the term “good actor” here felt like a polite Hollywood default, but we'll let it slide for now. He went on to describe her "sparkle" — a vague yet overused descriptor that's apparently synonymous with marrying into royalty. But then came the kicker: It was odd, Math said, because she was engaged to somebody else when he first met her.
Speculation about Meghan’s pre-Harry life had been swirling for years, but Math’s off-hand comment just tossed more fuel onto the fire. The person she was engaged to is likely Canadian chef Cory Vitiello, Meghan's boyfriend before Prince Harry entered the picture. The overlap in their timelines has always raised eyebrows, but now Math’s memory adds a touch of Hollywood confirmation to the rumors. Was Meghan merely biding her time with Vitiello until Harry came along with a crown-shaped opportunity? After all, trading a chef's apron for a Tiara seems like an upgrade, even the boldest romcom writers might hesitate to script.
Math, somewhat surprised that Meghan’s royal engagement wasn’t isolated, recalled his first thought when he met her: “She’s going to quit acting.” He even joked, “That’s a mini-series! I mean, come on.” But while Math may have meant it lightly, critics of Meghan are seeing it as confirmation of the supposed opportunism many have long claimed she displayed — that she was less about honing her craft and more focused on leveraging her relationships and connections.
During her time on *Suits*, Meghan's screen time was reportedly limited, averaging between 70 to 90 seconds per episode — hardly enough to claim the show as her own. But that hasn't stopped headlines from suggesting otherwise. And those steamy file room scenes? Let’s just say they didn’t win her much favor with critics, who believed she used those moments to stand out — though not necessarily in a flattering way.
Speaking of *Suits*, the series is getting a new spin-off, *Suits LA*, filmed conveniently in California. It could be the perfect stage if Meghan ever wanted to share her talents with Hollywood again — not that she’s expressed much interest in returning to acting, at least not officially. Fans and critics alike have speculated that Meghan's constant disinterest in the craft might be more about saving face than genuine intent. After all, it's easier to claim you're not interested than to admit no one’s calling.
Patrick J. Adams, who played Meghan’s love interest Mike Ross, has expressed willingness to make a cameo, but Meghan seems unlikely to join him, given a former co-star’s cryptic comments about not having her number anymore. It appears Meghan left her *Suits* castmates — and her acting career — in the dust just as some alleged she did with Vitiello.
And now, thanks to Math’s revelation, we have yet another juicy chapter to dissect. Was Meghan engaged before Harry? Did she leverage her relationships to boost her profile? Was she ever truly invested in acting? The jury's still out, but one thing’s for sure: Meghan knows how to keep the spotlight firmly on herself — whether she's acting or not.
