Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been married for five years, but before Harry, Meghan was married to Trevor Engelson. Their marriage ended badly, but both have moved on and found happiness. Trevor has built significant wealth, and his career may surprise some.
Trevor, born on October 23, 1976, in Great Neck, New York, met Meghan early in her acting career. He attended the University of Southern California’s School of Communications. Recently, a friend revealed how Trevor got his “revenge” on Meghan, highlighting how he’s thrived since their divorce.
Who is Meghan Markle’s ex-husband Trevor Engelson?
Trevor Engelson, once a production assistant, became a successful film producer, working on projects like Remember Me (2010) and All About Steve. He also found success with the FX series Snowfall, produced under his company, Underground. In addition to producing, Engelson manages talent in Los Angeles, including writers, actors, and directors.
He met Meghan Markle in 2004, and after seven years of dating, they married in 2011 in a lavish three-day wedding in Jamaica with 100 guests. However, according to Meghan: A Hollywood Princess by Andrew Morton, Trevor wasn’t fond of Meghan’s briefcase model job on Deal or No Deal.
Trevor Engelson was ‘to busy’ to visit his wife
According to biographer Andrew Morton, Trevor Engelson’s absence during Meghan Markle’s time on the Deal or No Deal set was noticeable. Unlike the other models’ husbands or boyfriends, Trevor didn’t visit her, which was unusual. Morton suggests that Trevor was focused on his work as a producer, even skipping trips with Meghan during her downtime.
In 2011, the same year they married, Meghan’s career took off with Suits. As the show filmed in Toronto, their relationship faced the challenge of long-distance. Despite video calls, the distance created strain. Morton noted that Meghan, who once couldn’t imagine life without Trevor, was now building a life apart from him.
Meghan Markle allegedly posted her wedding ring to Trevor Engelson
“As Toronto became more her home than LA, the dynamics in their relationship subtly shifted,” an insider shared. Meghan Markle remained on Suits for over 100 episodes until 2018. But by 2013, she and Trevor Engelson had divorced, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
Meghan’s half-brother Thomas later revealed that Trevor “worshipped the ground she walked on.” A 2017 source confirmed Trevor was “devastated” by the breakup, as Meghan’s focus shifted and their marriage ended. “She suddenly had no more time for him,” the source added.
Royal biographer Andrew Morton noted that the split shocked Trevor, with Meghan even sending him her engagement and wedding rings as a sign of the end.
Separated in 2013
The split between Meghan Markle and Trevor Engelson was reportedly quite dramatic, with Meghan’s childhood friend Nikki Priddy and author Lady Colin Campbell offering insights into their relationship.
In Meghan and Harry: The Real Story, Campbell wrote that after moving to Toronto, Meghan began socializing with celebrities, including stylist Jesica Mulroney, which led her to distance herself from Trevor. Campbell described Trevor as laid-back and sometimes disheveled, while Meghan was always perfectly composed.
After their 2013 split, Trevor kept a lower profile despite being a well-known producer. He briefly dated Bethenny Frankel, star of Real Housewives of New York. In a 2018 interview, Frankel shared that Trevor had told her about his previous marriage to Meghan, and how they were both aware of his history.
This is Trevor Engelson today – wife, children
Trevor Engelson, Meghan Markle’s ex-husband, moved on after their split, co-producing a show in 2017 inspired by his experience. “We bypassed the romantics and went into the business,” he said, referring to the project. However, the show never made it past the pilot stage.
Trevor later found love with Tracey Kurland, marrying her in May 2019. Despite Meghan and Harry’s lucrative Netflix deal and inheritance, Trevor and Tracey’s wealth is reportedly greater. Tracey inherited around $250 million after her father, a mortgage industry mogul, passed away in 2021.
Meghan crushed him when she demanded a divorce, friend says
After marrying Meghan Markle, Trevor Engelson had two daughters: Ford Grace in August 2020 and Sienna Lee in November 2021. Their marriage ended on tough terms, but now, according to a friend, Trevor has found happiness.
Though he was devastated after the divorce, Trevor now feels fulfilled, enjoying fatherhood and life away from the spotlight. His friend says he’s doing better than Meghan in some ways, including financially. Trevor and his family live in a wealthy Los Angeles neighborhood, and he is said to be constantly smiling with his wife and children.