Meghan Markle recently encountered a career setback as she attempted to connect with her ex-husband, Trevor Engelson, with the hope of securing a role in one of his TV series. Her request, however, hit a roadblock, as Trevor has evidently moved on from their past relationship and is now enjoying considerable success and financial stability.

According to a close friend who recently crossed paths with Engelson, he has thrived since their divorce, amassing more resources than Meghan. Engelson is currently immersed in pursuing his passion for filmmaking while maintaining a low profile, steering clear of the spotlight. At 46, Trevor Engelson has witnessed a remarkable upswing in both his personal and professional life.

He has been happily married since 2019 to Tracy Carland, a dietitian whose late father left behind a substantial fortune in the mortgage industry. They are now parents to two young daughters and reside in an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood in a spacious home. In recent years, Engelson’s management and production company, Underground, based in Beverly Hills, has achieved significant success.

They notably created the hit TV crime drama series “Snowfall,” which ran for six seasons and featured British actor Damson Idris. Furthermore, a spin-off show is currently in development, further solidifying Engelson’s stature in the entertainment industry.

For Meghan to make a serious comeback in acting, it seems she may have to work with Trevor Engelson again, given his influential connections and established presence in Hollywood. Interestingly, Meghan’s decision to live in Montecito, close to Trevor’s family, might have a strategic motive

In contrast to many others in Hollywood, Engelson has been an outspoken advocate of the current actors and writers strike. He is known for his down-to-earth demeanor and generosity, such as delivering coffee and donuts to picket lines during the strike. Notably, Trevor Engelson prefers to keep his acts of kindness discreet.

His life today stands in stark contrast to the years he spent with Meghan. The couple met in 2004 at a Hollywood bar, quickly fell in love, and moved in together. They dated for seven years before tying the knot on a Jamaican beach in 2011, an event where guests received hemp gift bags containing samples of the local potent strain of marijuana.

Thomas Markle, Meghan’s estranged father, fondly recalls Engelson: “I really liked Trevor. He got to know my mother, and he was always so kind and supportive. He was a perfect gentleman to my daughter and treated me with great respect when he asked for Megan’s hand. I couldn’t have been happier.”

Unlike Prince Harry, who has never met his father-in-law, Engelson shared a warm bond with both Thomas and Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland. Thomas added, “He treated Megan so well and was always so kind and respectful to Doria and myself. Megan loves to entertain, so he’d be invited for meals and special occasions. I enjoyed Trevor’s company very much.”

Throughout their marriage, Engelson was the primary breadwinner, offering steadfast support to Meghan as she pursued her acting career. He played a pivotal role in boosting her confidence, and his unwavering support was evident when Meghan landed her breakthrough role as paralegal Rachel Zane in the TV series “Suits,” which eventually ran for nine seasons.

In the words of a friend who knew them as a couple, “Trevor was always loyal to Megan; when she got ‘Suits,’ he was her biggest cheerleader.