Every story has two sides, and in the global fairy tale of Meghan Markle, the perspective of her first husband, Trevor Engelson, has remained largely untold. Their romance began in 2004, a seven-year courtship between two ambitious young people in Los Angeles that culminated in a joyful, multi-day wedding in Jamaica. At the time, they appeared to be a perfect match—both driven, both building their careers in the entertainment industry. He was a film producer; she was an actress on the rise. But just two years after saying “I do,” their marriage was over, a conclusion that left one party particularly reeling.
The catalyst for change was Meghan’s big break. Her role on “Suits” required a move to Toronto, creating a long-distance marriage that proved difficult to sustain. Friends and biographers suggest that as Meghan built a new life in Canada, the connection with her husband in LA frayed. The end, when it came in 2013, was reportedly brutal for Engelson. He was said to be “devastated” and “crushed,” especially as his ex-wife soon began a relationship with Prince Harry, thrusting her—and by extension, their past—into a blinding media spotlight he had never sought.
For years, Engelson remained silent, choosing to focus on his work. He found significant professional success as a producer on the hit series “Snowfall,” quietly building his reputation away from the royal rumour mill. More importantly, he rebuilt his personal life. In 2019, he married Tracey Kurland, and the couple has since welcomed two daughters. Friends describe a man transformed by fatherhood and a happy marriage, who is now “the happiest he’s ever been” and “never stops smiling” when with his family.
A close friend of Engelson recently broke their silence to offer a glimpse into his world today. They revealed that the man once heartbroken has found his own version of a happy ending. He adores his wife, is fulfilled by his work, and is blissfully content in his role as a father. This profound personal satisfaction, the friend suggested, is his “ultimate revenge.” It’s not a revenge of malice, but of peace. While his ex-wife navigates the complexities of global fame, Trevor Engelson has found something perhaps even more valuable: a rich, private, and joyful life, proving that every ending can be a new beginning.
