Meghan Markle Steps Back Into the Screen with a Low-Key Hollywood Return (4 of 4)

Before this quiet return to film, Meghan Markle had already tested the waters of coming back to the screen with her Netflix lifestyle series With Love, Meghan. The show sparked intense online debate from the moment it premiered, drawing criticism from skeptics who questioned everything from its tone to its timing. Yet despite the noise, the numbers told a very different story. Viewership surged, the series quickly climbed Netflix’s most-watched lists, and it found a loyal audience that appreciated its warmth, optimism, and personal touch.

That contrast—heavy criticism paired with undeniable popularity—highlighted something Meghan has encountered before: public scrutiny doesn’t necessarily reflect public interest. With Love, Meghan proved that her presence on screen still resonates with viewers, even when opinions are divided. Given that response, there’s reason to believe Close Personal Friends could connect even more strongly, especially as it blends her lived experience with a more relaxed, creative return to acting.