Patrick J. Adams: The 39‑Year‑Old Actor Who Can’t Face the Duchess
The Sit‑Down That Was Once a Sweet‑Sixteen Romance
Patrick J. Adams and Meghan Markle (now the Duchess of Sussex) were the unwitting stars of the legal drama Suits. The two swapped smokes and quick‑fire jokes from 2011 to 2018, making their on‑screen “love interest” looked so real people started whispering that they’d brawl at a dinner party. But when Meghan decided to kiss Prince Harry and become Mrs. Harry, their fire‑and‑ice friendship moved into the realm of royalty.
The New Royal Status: Even a Hollywood Man Gets Goosebumps
“I’m just too intimidated,” Patrick admits, half‑laughing. “One minute I’m dialing to sort a taco order, the next I’m scrawny with a “What do you say I’m doing?” I’d call her at any moment, but I’m terrified of the proper wording.” He’s not speaking of a disaster; he’s talking about having a conversation that feels like a cameo in ‘The Crown.’
Family Intertwines, but the Phone Still Sticks
Since the series wrapped, the two have said hello through texts and gifts, especially as their kids joined the crew.
But when it comes to ringing up Meghan, Patrick gets those “pure fear” vibes. He jokingly says his “chicken feet” are shaking – a voice that’s half he doesn’t want to break whatever walls have been built between them.
A Quiet Relationship, But He’s Happy for the Duchess
In a more positive note, Patrick told the Radio Times that he’s “very happy” for Meghan and Harry’s new American chapter. He misses the old friend but is content that she’s “doing well.” He’s not on a playlist of daily chats, but he does enjoy her big‑hearted participation in the US presidential election, proudly saying: “I’m very, very happy that she’s voicing her concerns and prepping the next November.”
What This Means For Patrick Going Forward
There’s one thing that’s never disappeared: a cheeky hope that one day, he’ll hazard a call, ask about family, and tell the Duchess he’s still the same actor who taped a scene just before a royal wedding. Until then, he’ll keep the “intimidation” quiet, all while doing well with his own young‑at‑heart life.
