If you're in need of a good laugh, then buckle up because this story is absolutely hilarious. Enter Nick Ede—a man who claims he was once a friend of Meghan Markle back in her acting days. And yes, we all know how that acting career panned out. Now, Nick is sharing an amusing anecdote about taking Meghan to meet an agent back in the day. Though he didn’t specify the year, he recounted the story on a podcast, revealing that Meghan was eager to break into musicals on London’s prestigious West End.
For context, the West End is a major hub for serious theater, where top-tier performers showcase their talent. According to Nick, he and Meghan had become quite good friends and spent a lot of time together. At one point, she asked him to help her find an agent because she had a brief window of a few months before returning to *Suits.* She had seen other celebrities land short-run roles in West End productions and, as always, Meghan wanted in. Classic Meghan—“I see it, I want it, me, me, me!”
So, being the helpful friend he was, Nick took her to meet an agent. He chose not to name the agent but described him as rather pompous. Now, what did this “pompous” agent say? He bluntly told Meghan, "I can't really imagine you on the West End stage." Ouch. But let’s be honest—he wasn’t wrong.
However, the agent did offer an alternative suggestion: pantomime. He referenced David Hasselhoff, who had found great success in the genre, and suggested that Meghan could follow a similar path. Now, for those unfamiliar, pantomime (or simply “panto”) is a form of theatrical performance that relies heavily on exaggerated expressions, slapstick comedy, and audience participation. It’s primarily aimed at children, often featuring over-the-top acting with little to no dialogue. In short, it’s all about exaggerated storytelling—something Meghan might actually excel at.
Looking back, it seems the agent was spot-on in his assessment. Meghan’s reaction? While Nick didn’t explicitly say she had a meltdown, it’s not hard to imagine her being less than thrilled. After all, she has a history of not handling criticism well.
And speaking of people not wanting to hear Meghan, let’s not forget her much-hyped podcast, which quickly fizzled out. If her rumored new podcast with Lemonada Media ever sees the light of day, the only people likely to listen will be content creators looking for material to dissect. The general public? Not so much.
At the end of the day, the agent's assessment still holds: Meghan was never cut out for the West End. And as for her “acting” career—well, she’s still performing, just in a different kind of role these days.
