New details of unaired Meghan Markle TV pilot revealed: See all of her small screen stints

We all know Meghan Markle for her starring turn on the smash hit Suits, but did you catch her on these shows?

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MAY 16, 2020 10:37 AM EDTMAY 16, 2020, 10:37 AM EDT

Before she was a Duchess, Meghan Markle ’s only official title was “Rachel Zane” for many. The actress first stepped into the spotlight for her portrayal of the paralegal on USA’s hit series. Of course, there’s no such thing as an overnight success. The L.A. native was climbing the Hollywood ladder for years before her big break, collecting lots of bit roles along the way. Scroll through and see if you knew all these Meghan cameos!

Unaired ABC TV pilot

Lucy Hale recently revealed that she worked with Meghan at the beginning of her career. The now-TV veteran recalled meeting Prince Harry ’s future wife while on the set of her very first pilot around 2005.

“I didn‘t realize this because none of my scenes were with her, but it was an ABC pilot,” the Katy Keene star told ET . “I had just moved to Los Angeles. I was like 16. It was called Secrets of a Small Town, and she was in that pilot.”

What was her first impression of Meghan? “I remember at the table read I was like, ’Oh my god, she’s so beautiful,’” Lucy remembered, “but I don’t think I ever spoke to her.“

Deal Or No Deal (2006-2007)

Before Meghan unpacked her suitcase in London, the actress was opening cases on NBC’s game show. Her Deal or No Deal season has probably become her second most iconic television role, next to Suits, of course.

CSI: New York (2006)

Murder sings the blues in Meghan’s guest star role on CSI: New York. You’ll see the actress-turned-royal is a CSI darilng, first appearing in the franchise as Veronica Perez.

90210 (2008)

Meghan appeared in multiple episodes of the CW’s teen series 90210. And now she lives there.

Without A Trace (2009)

Pop TV may be most known for bringing us cult favorite Schitt’s Creek, but they also spotlighted Meghan for her brief “Chameleon” role as Holly Shepard on Without A Trace.

Fringe (2009)

Meghan landed a pretty exciting two episode spot on FOX’s Fringe, proving yet again that she makes an excellent enforcer of the law.

CSI: Miami (2010)

Meghan packed a heroic punch on CSI Miami, booking the role of Officer Leah Montoya. After going into a burning building, she is eventually rescued.

Castle (2012)

No, this isn’t Meghan sleeping at the palace! One of Meghan’s final TV guest star roles, before moving up to a series regular on Suits, was as “Sleeping Beauty” on Castle! Fitting, we know...