“Mike and Rachel”- Back When Meghan Markle Ambitioned Jennifer Aniston’s Career Amidst Feud

Published 10/31/2023, 8:32 AM EDT

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While Meghan Markle reigned as Hollywood’s Rachel Zane, her name was not untouched by the flames of celebrity feuds. In the glitzy world of Tinseltown, such conflicts are a dime a dozen, and Markle’s tiffs with the likes of Piers Morgan and Katy Perry were no exception. Yet, it was not just the clash between the Suits sensation and these celebrities. The real juicy gossip was the battle bearing the same name as Rachel, the character played by Jennifer Aniston, the sitcom queen.

In a moment that could rival a graceful curtain call, a surprising confession came forth. Markle, once openly acknowledged her aspirations to follow in the career footsteps of Jennifer Aniston.

Meghan Markle and her unexpected encore with Aniston

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It was during her acting days that Markle found herself caught in the rumor mill of feuds with Aniston. Whether it was on the set of Horrible Bosses or the repeated instances of being snubbed by Aniston, their relationship garnered attention. Yet, in a twist of fate, in 2014, Markle showered Aniston with praise, expressing her admiration for the actress’s body of work. She went as far as to say that she had grown up watching Aniston’s movies and considered her a picture-perfect presence on the silver screen.

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Markle’s longing for a career path reminiscent of Aniston’s led her to express her desire to be a part of a lighthearted series, akin to Friends. She mused, “people call Mike and Rachel the new Ross and Rachel from Friends. If I’m going to follow that lineage, it feels a little serendipitous”. Now, after stepping away from both the acting stage and royal duties, Markle might just stage a grand comeback to fulfill her career aspirations.

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Markle had her sights set on a glittering Hollywood career. Adding to this, her aspirations allegedly extended as far as the glint of an Oscar on her bucket list.

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Amidst a rising clamor from her ardent fanbase, the Duchess made a resolute leap back into the world of showbiz, as disclosed by the royal expert, Kinsey Schofield, on GB News. With dreams of resurrecting her acting career, the Duchess of Sussex allegedly set her sights on none other than an Oscar. The siren call of the Academy Awards resonated in her ears. The commotion swelled when her former legal drama, Suits, blitzed through Netflix records, reigniting conversations about the royal’s comeback.

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The Duchess once having turned down numerous acting opportunities to embrace the regal life and chart new Hollywood horizons with Prince Harry, witnessed a transformation within herself. She began actively pursuing acting roles, engaging in discussions with prominent directors and producers. Prince  Harry, like a rock, provided unwavering support to her career resurgence. While Suits will be getting a revamp with a different cast, Markle’s plan about coming back to acting has no further development whatsoever.

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Riva Khan is an entertainment reporter at NetflixJunkie. Given her love for the language and writing, she has honed her narrative skills from a young age. She loves her latest tea in Hollywood and keeps an eye on the news.

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