In recent revelations from her time on the set of Suits, Meghan Markle has claimed she wore her own jewelry for her character Rachel Zane, a seemingly personal touch meant to add authenticity.
Meghan stated that the rings, bracelets, and charms she wore belonged to her own collection and even included family heirlooms, such as her grandmother’s charm bracelet and her personal signet ring. She revealed this detail back in 2013, years before Prince Harry entered her life, suggesting a sentimental connection to her wardrobe choices on screen. At first glance, this appears to be a charming and harmless detail about her approach to the character. However, as fans and journalists look back on these claims, discrepancies have started to emerge, raising questions about the accuracy of these statements.
One particular point of contention involves a distinctive JNA Terell necklace Meghan wore on the show, which some insiders allege was custom-made specifically for Suits. This detail casts doubt on the notion that all of her on-screen jewelry was personally owned. Critics speculate that Meghan's mention of wearing family heirlooms on set might have been an attempt to make her character, and by extension herself, appear more relatable and down-to-earth. This embellishment, while minor, adds to a broader narrative of Meghan carefully crafting a particular image both on and off screen.
In another interview from 2015, Meghan shared her excitement over purchasing a luxury watch in celebration of Suits’ renewal for its third season. She disclosed to Hello! magazine that she had splurged on a two-tone Cartier Tank watch, claiming she had it engraved with “To MM, From MM” as a piece she planned to pass down to a future daughter. Although her choice in a Cartier watch is certainly refined, she casually referred to it as a “French Tank,” an error that watch enthusiasts quickly noted. The Cartier Tank is an iconic design, but “French Tank” is not an official model name. This slip might be a simple mistake or an attempt to add an exotic allure to her purchase, but for watch aficionados, it raises eyebrows.
Her self-inscribed watch also drew some mixed reactions. While it is not unheard of to inscribe items for sentimental value, the self-dedicated message “To MM, From MM” seems uniquely self-referential, prompting some to comment on the main-character energy it embodies. Such personalization may signal a touch of ambition, and the inscription feels almost as if she anticipated her rise to fame.
Further suspicions surround whether Meghan may have influenced Suits’ costume department, possibly suggesting she could provide her own jewelry on set as a form of promotion. Rumor has it she subtly hinted that wearing her own jewelry would boost publicity for designers, potentially allowing her to expand her collection without dipping into her own budget. This strategy, often called “murking” in the industry, involves borrowing pieces for promotion and conveniently retaining them afterward. While speculative, this practice is common for rising stars, who can receive and keep items simply by wearing them publicly.
Another one of Meghan’s claims that has been questioned is her fluency in French. At one point, Meghan mentioned she studied French for eight years, later adjusting this figure to four. But in Tom Bower’s book Revenge, it’s noted that she struggled with the language while on a film set in Montreal, unable to follow conversations held in French. This discrepancy has added to a perception that Meghan’s claims sometimes tend toward exaggeration. The incident reportedly left her flustered, and critics speculated that her bilingual prowess may have been overstated.
With all these layers, the question remains: did Meghan Markle embellish her Suits experience to craft a certain narrative? Between the family heirloom claims, the luxury watch slip, and the multilingual mishap, there’s no definitive proof of any deception. Still, these incidents highlight her apparent inclination to shape a meticulous image—one that might lean a little too close to perfection. Whether these details were misstatements, harmless flourishes, or calculated decisions, they add to the complexities of Meghan's public persona, making her both intriguing and polarizing.
