The speculation surrounding Meghan Markle relaunching her personal blog, The Tig, has been fueled by her recent meeting with Gwyneth Paltrow, a well-known blogger. The Duchess of Sussex originally launched The Tig in 2014 as a passion project, sharing insights into her life, including her struggles with fitting in during her high school years and her journey towards self-acceptance.
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| The Duchess of Sussex launched her 'passion project' back in 2014, naming it after her favourite Tignanello red wine. Pictured: Meghan showing up the handle to her website |
In one of her blog posts, Meghan expressed the pain she felt from always feeling like she didn't fit in during her teens and her 20s. She discussed the cliques at her high school and how being biracial placed her somewhere in between different groups. To avoid eating lunch alone, she kept herself busy with extracurricular activities during that time.
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| The Duchess of Sussex said her '20s were brutal' and her 'teens were even worse' where the agonised over 'how to fit in'. She recalled in high school spending her lunch times full of extra curriculum activities so she could avoid sitting alone in the canteen. Pictured: A teenage Meghan posing for a school photograph |
Meghan also revealed her personal goals and resolutions on The Tig. In one post, she shared her desire to give up some "unladylike habits" such as swearing, biting her nails, and re-learning French. However, she also emphasized the importance of not being too hard on oneself when goals aren't achieved and encouraged self-acceptance.
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| Writing to fans on The Tig on January 1 2016, the future Duchess disclosed her goals and priorities for the year. This included running a marathon, to stop swearing and to stop biting her nails as well as re-learning French |
The blog highlighted Meghan's close friendship with Jessica Mulroney, a Canadian stylist and mother-of-three. Meghan praised Jessica's fashion sense and listed her style tips in a post. Their friendship seemed strong, with Jessica being involved in Meghan's wedding and other important moments. However, their friendship reportedly cooled in 2020 after Jessica faced criticism for comments regarding white privilege during a conversation about the Black Lives Matter movement.
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| Before she moved to the UK, Meghan's best friend was Canadian mother-of-three and stylist Jessica Mulroney who she met on the set of Suits was among them and for years they were reportedly inseparable. Pictured: Jessica and Meghan at the Instagram Dinner held in Toronto in May 2016 |
Another post on The Tig recounted a significant moment in Meghan's life when she thought she had blown an audition for the television show Suits, later renamed A Legal Mind. Despite her initial disappointment, she was given another chance and ended up landing the role, which changed her life and led her to live in Manhattan and eventually film the series in Canada.
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| In January, Jessica shared a snap of herself at the Duke and Duchess' wedding, which was seen on the Netflix docuseries. Jessica shared the picture on her Instagram without a caption and disabled comments on the post in a cryptic move |
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| Since 2020, when Jessica was involved in a race row, Meghan has publicly kept her distance from Jessica and Jessica has not commented on rumours of them drifting apart. Pictured: The friends at an event in Toronto in 2017 |
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| Before Suits, Meghan was a struggling actress, appearing in the odd film or television series. When she auditioned for the legal drama Suits, she thought she 'blew it' telling her agent 'I kept forgetting my lines, I was distracted'. Pictured: A headshot of younger Meghan |
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| Meghan had just finished an audition for a television show pilot called A Legal Mind - later to become known as Suits. Pictured: Meghan playing a nurse in the television show General Hospital |
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| Despite her concerns, the casting directors asked Meghan back to meet the studio and network bosses. She went on to successfully star in the programme as Rachel Zane from 2011 to 2018 |
Meghan's friendship with tennis champion Serena Williams was also featured on the blog. They bonded over common interests such as fashion, hot sauces, and their ambition. Serena provided advice to Meghan on dealing with the paparazzi and was invited to various important events in Meghan's life, including her hen do and New York baby shower.
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| Serena Wiliams and the Duchess first met in 2010 at a Superbowl Party, then once again in 2014 where they 'hit it off immediately' according to The Tig. Pictured: The tennis star with her daughter and Meghan |
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| According to Mark Hodgkinson in Serena: A Graphic Biography of the Greatest Tennis Champion the women's friendship evolved through regular phone calls and texts. Serena told Meghan to 'stop being so nice', according to Hodgkinson. Pictured: Serena and Meghan at the DirecTV Beach Bowl in 2014 |
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| Serena even starring in the Duke and Duchesses' Netflix docuseries, Meghan and Harry. She featured in the third episode where she said: 'I'm looking at it through the lens of my friend, not a princess. |
Meghan shared that every birthday she makes the same wish inspired by her mother, Doria. Each birthday represents a personal New Year for Meghan, allowing her to make resolutions and wishes for herself. She expressed her desire for more surprises, adventure, growth, laughter, delicious meals, and inspiration in her life.
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| Every year for her birthday Meghan makes the same wish, inspired by her own mother Doria. She said that every birthday acts as 'your own personal New Year' where you can make resolutions for yourself. Pictured: Meghan and Doria leaving a hotel near Windsor in May 2018 |
Lastly, Meghan described a summer hiatus during which she aimed to live like the main character in the book "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert. She indulged in extravagant getaways with trusted friends, celebrating and embracing her life. Meghan emphasized that even in her earlier days, when she had limited financial resources, she made time to celebrate and find joy in her life.
Overall, these blog posts from The Tig provided glimpses into Meghan Markle's personal experiences, challenges, friendships, and aspirations before her life took a significant turn with her relationship with Prince Harry. While speculation about relaunching The Tig remains, it is essential to note that the information provided is based on speculation and reports, and any confirmation or further developments would come directly from Meghan Markle herself.
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