**Is Meghan Markle Considering a Return to Acting?**
*Published: September 26, 2025, 7:20 p.m. ET*
Meghan Markle is reportedly contemplating a return to Hollywood acting roles after her recent television project struggled to find an audience and her lifestyle brand faced early challenges, RadarOnline.com reveals.
Last year, the Duchess of Sussex, 44, launched her Netflix series *With Love, Meghan*, a glossy portrayal of home cooking and family life in Montecito. However, the recently released second season failed to crack the streamer’s Top 10 lists in the UK, the US, or globally.
Viewership for the new season reportedly dropped by around 500,000 compared to the first, sparking speculation that a planned third season may be scrapped after a Christmas special.
A source close to the project said,
“Meghan put her heart into this show, but the ratings are not what she hoped for. That leaves her at a crossroads. People in the industry still see her as an actress first and foremost, not a lifestyle guru, and she’s being urged to go back to her roots.”
However, the source added a cautionary note:
“But going back to acting is going to be a humiliating journey. The truth is, she was a terrible actress, and no one in Hollywood is going to want to cast her in big projects, as she is also seen as toxic. She is doomed to chase something that will not succeed, like everything else she touches.”
**Financial Pressures May Influence Meghan’s Decision**
Markle first gained international fame playing paralegal Rachel Zane in the legal drama *Suits*, before leaving the show in 2018 ahead of her marriage to Prince Harry. In a 2022 interview with *Vanity Fair*, she declared, “I’m done. I guess never say never, but my intention is to absolutely not [go back to acting].”
Despite this, industry insiders believe financial considerations may prompt her to reconsider. Markle and Harry, 41, recently signed a renewed—but significantly reduced—deal with Netflix in July.
An insider commented,
“Everyone knows money is a real factor here. Meghan has been determined to carve her own identity beyond the royals, but if the lifestyle projects stall, acting remains a strong option.”
**Meghan’s Ambitions in Acting**
Friends say Markle has privately shared how much she enjoyed being back on set while filming *With Love, Meghan*. In June, she told viewers,
“Being back on set was great because I realized how much I had missed my crew. I love being around a team.”
If she does make a comeback, Markle is reportedly aiming for prestige projects rather than minor roles. A Hollywood insider revealed,
“Meghan isn’t interested in walk-on parts. She’s aiming for prestige television—the kind of project that wins Emmys. But if she’s thinking she’ll land roles alongside Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, or Brad Pitt, she’s dreaming. It will just spell more humiliation for her—she is no A-lister, and never will be.”
**Challenges with Lifestyle Brand ‘As Ever’**
Behind the scenes, Markle continues to develop her rebranded lifestyle company, *As Ever*, which replaced her short-lived American Riviera Orchard venture earlier this year. One associate explained,
“Meghan hasn’t abandoned her dream for *As Ever* yet—she sees it as her own version of Goop. But she’s aware it needs major financial backing, and she can’t keep dipping into personal savings forever.”
According to the insider, acting could offer a simpler and more consistent source of income:
“With acting, the paycheck comes no matter what. That’s the attraction for Meghan—she delivers her role and still gets paid, even if the show underperforms. Studios know her name sells, and they’re lining up with offers.”
**Potential Memoir and Royal Considerations**
Markle has also been linked to a potential memoir, although friends say Harry is wary of stirring further controversy while King Charles, 76, is undergoing cancer treatment.
The insider noted,
“That’s why acting looks so appealing right now. It offers stability without dragging her back into royal drama in the UK.”
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As Meghan Markle stands at this crossroads, her next moves in both her professional and personal life remain a topic of keen interest and speculation.
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