Abigail Spencer Says Meghan Markle's Netflix Series Will Give People 'an Authentic Look at the Woman I Love' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Abigail Spencer (left); Meghan Markle (right).Photo:Astrid Stawiarz/Getty; Leon Bennett/FilmMagic

Astrid Stawiarz/Getty; Leon Bennett/FilmMagic

Abigail Spenceris excited for audiences to get an “authentic look” atMeghan Markle.

Spencer, 43, appeared at the American Heart Association Red Dress Collection Concert on Thursday, Jan. 30, where she exclusively told PEOPLE about her friendship with her formerSuitscostar — and what to expect fromMeghan’s new Netflix seriesWith Love, Meghan.

“What I’m so excited about is that people will really get an authentic look at the woman that I love and know,” Spencer tells PEOPLE.

“Also, you’re gonna learn a lot,” she laughs. “I learned a lot from her and she actually gets to teach me something on the show. I’m just so grateful.”

“It’s really from her heart. It really is with love,” Spencer says.

Abigail Spencer on January 30, 2025 in New York City.Astrid Stawiarz/Getty

Astrid Stawiarz/Getty

Along with Spencer, the Duchess of Sussex’s new show includes appearances fromMindy Kaling,Roy Choi, Tatcha founder Vicky Tsai, and chef Alice, amongst many more. The series is an “inspiring series” that “reimagines the genre of lifestyle programming, blending practical how-to’s and candid conversation with friends, new and old,” per the press release.

The eight episodes were initially slated for a Jan. 15 release. However, on Jan. 12, the Duchess of Sussex decided to postpone the release date due to theLos Angeles wildfires that were ablaze.

Meghan Markle (left) and Abigail Spencer in ‘Suits’.Shane Mahood/USA Network/NBCU/getty

Shane Mahood/USA Network/NBCU/getty

Spencer and Meghan starred on the USA Network legal drama, which ran for nine seasons from 2011 to 2019. Meghandeparted the seriesin 2018 ahead of her marriage toPrince Harry.Patrick J. Adams,Gabriel Macht,Sarah RaffertyandRick Hoffmanalso starred in the series.

In the summer of 2023, the series drew new (and repeated) viewership on Netflix — as the streaming platform currently houses eight of nine seasons of the legal drama. After the series found new and former fans, NBCUniversal announced that a spinoff,Suits LA, had beenpicked up for a series orderin July 2024.

Abigail Spencer and Meghan Markle in 2016.Stefanie Keenan/Getty

Stefanie Keenan/Getty

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“We want it to be a huge hit, a huge success,” she said. “I’m just so happy forAaron Korshand the whole team that they get to do more.”

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With Love, Meghanwill be available to stream on Netflix on Tuesday, March 4.

source: people.com