Meghan Markle faced a bumpy ride adjusting to royal life after tying the knot with Prince Harry in May 2018. Dealing with harsh media, public scrutiny, and family drama all became part of the package for the former actress. However, when the going got tough, the Suits alum had a reliable support system in her circle of friends. Among them was Australian actress and former model Jacinda Barrett. She not only shared the screen with Markle on Suits, but has been a trusted friend for years.

With a renewed buzz around Suits in 2023, it is the perfect time to take a journey through the complete timeline of these co-stars who became reliable companions. 

When Meghan Markle and Jacinda Barrett first crossed paths 

The actor behind Harvey Specter in the legal drama Suits, Gabriel Macht, is the beau of Jacinda Barrett. Their marriage, spanning decades, has withstood the challenges of both time and fame. Despite not being a regular on Suits like her husband, Barett took on a recurring role as Zoe Lawford, the love interest of her real-life partner. Although the exact details of how Barrett first met the Duchess of Sussex remain unclear, it is believed that their bonding sprouted somewhere during the show. 

Meghan Markle’s current relationship with her former Suits co-stars has piqued the interest of many. Transitioning from a hit show to dating a British prince and gaining worldwide fame could impact anyone’s connections. At one point, rumors circulated that Meghan Markle became somewhat aloof from her former colleagues due to her association with Prince Harry. However, all such speculations were put to rest when Markle invited the entire Suits cast, including Jacinda Barrett, to her wedding.

Jacinda Barrett and Gabriel Macht could not stop raving about the royal wedding

Jacinda Barrett and her husband, Gabriel Macht, strolled arm-in-arm towards Windsor Castle on Saturday, 19 May 2018, in St George’s Chapel. Macht expressed gratitude for being part of a positive and inclusive story. He also expressed appreciation for the opportunity to support Markle and the royal family on a remarkable day, bringing some much-needed positivity amid the often dark and depressing news.

Jacinda Barrett, just like her husband Gabriel Macht, had a wonderful time at Meghan Markle’s royal wedding. The Australian beauty expressed her joy with several tributes to the newlyweds, including a delightful photo of her and Gabriel Macht at the ceremony in Windsor. Jacinda Barrett looked stunning in a maroon figure-hugging dress with a matching fascinator, while her husband looked sharp in his black suit and maroon tie. 

While the friendship from their Suits days has clearly blossomed into something beautiful, fans should not hold out hope to see Jacinda Barrett and Meghan Markle on screen together again.

Jacinda Barrett’s husband on Meghan Markle’s return to Suits Reboot

Meghan Markle’s popular USA series Suits has experienced a revival in the past year, prompting showrunner Aaron Korsh to work on an upcoming reboot. The show gained new traction in 2023 when it landed on Netflix, becoming the top-performing streaming show of all time and holding the number-one spot for 12 consecutive weeks. Gabriel Macht, who played Harvey Specter, jokingly mentioned to Hello! that life has been “okay” since the show’s revival. 

He, however, expressed uncertainty about the original cast’s involvement in the reboot during a conversation on the Golden Globes red carpet. “I don’t know if we will be involved”, said the 51-year-old American actor. Given that confirmation, it is safe to assume that Meghan Markle and Jacinda Barrett will not be making a comeback for the Suits reboot in the coming future. 

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