Meghan Markle’s ex Suit Co-star, Wendell Pierce, couldn’t resist a cheeky crush on the Duchess of Sussex in his latest role on CBS’s Elisabeth.
Pierce, who famously played Meghan’s father in the legal drama, is now donning the cap of Captain Charles Wallace Wagner in the police procedural.
In a hilarious upcoming episode, titled alive and well, Pearce’s character introduces a murder case involving a young man who is found dead on the highway, with no wink from his former co-star.
“The last place she was seen was some fancy spa that celebrities and royalty go to,” he quipped.
Then, in a punchline that could only come from someone who’s worked with the Duchess, Wagner added, “The global press was already trying to frame Meghan Markle, and there she was. It wasn’t!”
Pierce, who is still in touch with Meghan, gave a nod to their continued friendship during the 2024 Tony Awards in New York, proving there is no bad blood between them.
Addressing. people According to the magazine, he shared a sweet moment last year when he met Meghan and Prince Harry during a visit to New York.
“When Meghan came to town, she got an award last year, and I got a chance to say hi and wish her well,” Pearce explained.
“They look so in love and so happy, so that’s the most important thing.”
Wendell’s glowing words came after the couple accepted the Duchess’ Women of Vision Award in May 2023, surely a highlight of their busy year.
However, news of the reunion was not all sunshine and rainbows.
The gang was back together at the Golden Globes in January 2023, sparking rumors of a reboot of the show, but one key piece of the puzzle was missing—Meghan.
When asked if any of the stars had reached out to her, Gina Torres, who portrays Jessica Pearson, made a surprising revelation: “We don’t have her number anymore,” she said.
That said, Wendell’s relationship with Meghan has not been without controversy.
In March 2021, he criticized the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for barely giving an interview with Oprah Winfrey, questioning the timing during the global pandemic.