Meghan Markle ‘on a mission’ as political career given green light
Turning her back on Hollywood…The latest Meghan Markle news has speculated that the royal is considering a move back into acting, with claims she’s “eyeing prominent Hollywood roles” after reportedly hiring Tinseltown dealmaker Adam Lilling.
Adam has worked with the likes of Nicole Kidman. So the rumour mill has gone into overdrive with speculation that Meghan could be heading back to her screens.
PR expert Mayah Riaz previously told the Mirror: “Allegedly, by hiring Adam Lining, known as Hollywood’s ‘fixer’, Meghan could be looking for a career in Hollywood. Acting is what she’s trained in, therefore, it’s viable she may have a cameo in a film or even TV.”
However, our expert thinks she could be eyeing an entirely different career. And, what’s more, he thinks she would totally smash it.
Meghan Markle latest: Return to acting for Suits star?
Of course, fans of Suits will remember the star from her role in the drama. She gave up her career as an actress when things got serious with Prince Harry.
Test box
Robert has been played by four actors. As a child he was played by Richard Smith and Christopher Smith. In 2001, Karl Davies took on the role, and when Robert returned in 2014, he was played by Ryan Hawley.
Ryan Hawley is the one who created Robron with Danny Miller as Aaron Dingle and he's the one who everyone wants back. But where is he - and the other Roberts - now?
Where are they now?
Karl Davies has been busy since leaving Emmerdale. He's starred as Lyle Anderson in Kingdom, and appeared in Game of Thrones, The Syndicate, Chernobyl and The Bay, among others.
Karl also starred as Daniel Cawood in Happy Valley.
Ryan Hawley took a short break from acting to focus on his family after he left Emmerdale. But recently he's starred in All Creatures Great and Small, Silent Witness and Casualty.
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Could Robert return to Emmerdale?
We hope so! Robert's newly discovered half-brother John is in the village, and having a steamy affair with Robert's ex-husband Aaron. Plus Ross Barton's back too! And not to mention his son Seb has been left without either parent after Rebecca's death.
In fact, there are so many reasons to bring Robert back to Emmerdale. And it feels right to have some Sugdens in the village, given the show revolved around the family in the early days.
We'd love to see Robert come back and so would Danny Miller, who plays Aaron. He says he's been trying to persuade his mate Ryan to return.
Fingers crossed!
And our brand and culture expert Nick Ede doesn’t think Meghan will U-turn on that and answer Hollywood’s calls. He exclusively told ED! that, instead, she will use her huge public profile for good.
As an activist she has lots of traits that people look for in a politician.
Nick told ED!: “I think Meghan will be offered roles but I doubt a return to acting is on the cards for her. She is using her platform for social change and empowerment. She now has such a strong public identity that people forget that she was an actress. Besides, she is using those skills now as a public speaker and campaigner.”
Meghan’s political career given green light
So if Hollywood isn’t next on the cards for Meghan, could a political career be in the offing? Nick thinks Meghan has got what it takes to make it in politics, giving the green light for a career change.
He told us: “I think Meghan does have what it takes to be a politician. She is a woman on a mission. Her diplomatic approach and powerhouse knowledge of what is right and what is wrong is exciting to watch. As an activist she has lots of traits that people look for in a politician.”
Nick then went on to list the things Meghan could bring to the role. He told us: “Being able to stand up for herself, debate and also she is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and and race rights and women’s equality too. I think she would get a lot of votes from people who want positive change.”
Time to ‘lie low’?
Nick also had some words of wisdom for Meghan and husband Harry if they want to attempt to repair their tarnished reputation. He told us: “I think that by laying low and going about their business and doing what they do best – which is support people who don’t have a voice – that will win them back fans and drive a positive narrative about them.”
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