Meghan Markle’s ‘Suits’ costar gave her a warning right before Prince Harry royal wedding

Wendell Pierce
Wendell Pierce
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Now that’s (TV) dad advice.

Meghan Markle’s turn as paralegal Rachel Zane on the drama “Suits” propelled her to fame.

The 42-year-old ex-actress made her infamous exit after seven seasons in 2018 when she married Prince Harry.

Her former co-star Wendell Pierce — who played Rachel’s father, Robert Zane, on the USA Network series — recently divulged what he said to her on her last day of filming the show.

Wendell Pierce starred as Rachel Zane’s father, Robert, on “Suits.” NBCUniversal
Wendell Pierce starred as Rachel Zane’s father, Robert, on “Suits.” NBCUniversal

In a clip for a forthcoming episode of “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?” obtained by People, the character actor, 60, shared a story from Markle’s final scene.

“It was the last night of working and I said, ‘Meghan, your life is going to change, and you’re going to be in a bubble, but just always remember, no matter what, I’m your friend — you have lots of friends,'” he recalled to host Chris Wallace, 76.

Pierce continued: “‘We’re always thinking about you, we’ll always be there for you. And you know, no matter where you are, always know you have a friend in me.'”

The “Selma” actor also called the Duchess of Sussex “wonderful” as both a person and as an actress.

“She’s the nicest person ever,” he gushed, adding that she probably “would love to act again.”

The “Selma” star gave some insight into Markle’s time on “Suits.” Max
The “Selma” star gave some insight into Markle’s time on “Suits.” Max

Markle retired from acting when she joined the royal family in 2018.

Pierce then gave his two cents about Markle and Harry, 39, choosing to live in Montecito, California, after taking a step back as senior members of the firm in 2020.

The “Malcolm X” star said that the “controversy and the life living in the public eye always takes on a life of its own.”

While being in the spotlight is “one of those things that sometimes you can’t control,” Pierce suggested that Markle and the Invictus Games founder should always “rely on [their] love.”

The Duchess of Sussex retired from acting in 2018 after she married Prince Harry. Shutterstock
The Duchess of Sussex retired from acting in 2018 after she married Prince Harry. Shutterstock

“You love this man. You love your two children,” Pierce said, referring to the Sussexes’ kids, Prince Archie, 4, and Princess Lilibet, 2.

Meghan Markle starred as Rachel Zane for seven seasons. ©USA Networks/Courtesy Everett Collectio / Everett Collection
Meghan Markle starred as Rachel Zane for seven seasons. ©USA Networks/Courtesy Everett Collectio / Everett Collection

“Do what’s best for all of you. And let that be your guiding light and your North Star.”

Despite “Suits” reaching its end in 2019, it has since seen a resurgence in popularity on Netflix. A spinoff is currently in the works, titled “Suits: LA.” Stephen Amell was announced to helm the new legal drama on Feb. 14.

Members of the cast including Sarah Rafferty, Gina Torres, Patrick J. Adams and Gabriel Macht reunited last month to present an award at the Golden Globes.

They came together once again for a fun Super Bowl commercial for e.l.f. cosmetics that aired on Feb. 11.