Meghan Markle turns 40: a look back (14 images)

Meghan Markle, the duchess of Sussex and former actress known best for her role in "Suits," turns 40 on August 4, 2021. She married Great Britain's Prince Harry in 2018 and the couple have since resigned from their official royal duties. In 2021, Markle revealed a bombshell interview with Oprah about her life as a royal. Here's a look at her life through the years.

Meghan Markle arrives on the red carpet at the USA Upfront Presentation in New York City on May 16, 2013. From 2011 to 2017, she played Rachel Zane on USA's series "Suits." Photo by Dennis Van Tine/UPI

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Markle arrives on the red carpet at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's An Enduring Vision Benefit in New York City on October 28, 2014. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Markle arrives on the red carpet at the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group Upfront in New York City on May 14, 2015. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Prince Harry (L) poses with Markle after announcing their engagement in the Sunken Garden in Kensington Palace in London on November 27, 2017. The prince confirmed their relationship the year before and condemned the abuse and harassment she experienced. Photo by Facundo Arrizabalaga/ EPA-EFE

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