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 since found happiness with new partners.

Trevor, who has a surprisingly impressive net worth, has stayed relatively private. However, a friend recently revealed new details about his life, including how he got his “revenge” on Meghan after their split. Trevor, originally on track for a career in acting, met Meghan while she was starting her acting career. He was born on October 23, 1976, in Great Neck, New York, and attended USC’s School of Communications.

Who is Meghan Markle’s ex-husband Trevor Engelson?

Trevor Engelson started his career as a production assistant in the film industry and worked his way up to become a film producer. He’s worked on projects like Remember Me (2010) starring Robert Pattinson, where his then-girlfriend Meghan Markle had a cameo. Engelson has also worked on films like License to Wed and All About Steve, and was an executive producer on six episodes of the Heathers TV remake. His most notable recent success is the FX series Snowfall, which wrapped its sixth and final season earlier this year.

When not on set, Engelson runs his own management and production company, Underground, based in Beverly Hills, California, where he manages screenwriters, actors, and directors.

Trevor and Meghan first met in 2004 and dated for about seven years before marrying in September 2011 at the Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Their three-day wedding celebration included beach parties, drinking games, and a brief 15-minute ceremony. Despite Meghan’s role on Deal or No Deal, Trevor wasn’t thrilled about her appearances on the show, as mentioned in Andrew Morton’s book Meghan: A Hollywood Princess.

Trevor Engelson was ‘to busy’ to visit his wife

According to royal biographer Andrew Morton, Trevor Engelson rarely visited Meghan on set, unlike other partners of her co-stars. His absence stood out, but he was focused on his career as a producer.

When Meghan landed her breakout role in Suits in 2011, she moved to Toronto while Trevor stayed in LA. The long-distance and demanding schedules strained their marriage. Despite video calls, the growing gap between them became clear.

Morton notes that Meghan, once devoted to Trevor, began building a new life—one that no longer centered around him.

Meghan Markle allegedly posted her wedding ring to Trevor Engelson

As Meghan settled into life in Toronto filming Suits, her relationship with husband Trevor Engelson shifted. They divorced in 2013, citing irreconcilable differences.

Sources say Trevor was heartbroken. One insider claimed Meghan suddenly had no time for him. Royal biographer Andrew Morton wrote that Meghan even mailed back her rings.

As she gained independence and success, she became less reliant on Trevor. Their paths simply grew apart.

Separated in 2013

Meghan Markle’s breakup with Trevor Engelson in 2013 was reportedly dramatic. According to author Lady Colin Campbell, Meghan changed after moving to Toronto and began mingling with celebrities like stylist Jessica Mulroney. This shift allegedly created distance between her and Trevor.

“Trevor was laid-back, Meghan was very controlled,” Campbell wrote. “She was always polished, while he was more casual and disorganized.”

After the split, Trevor kept a low profile. He briefly dated Bethenny Frankel from Real Housewives of New York, who later revealed she knew about his past marriage to Meghan.

This is Trevor Engelson today – wife, children

After his split from Meghan, Trevor Engelson worked on a TV show loosely inspired by his life — about a man whose ex-wife marries a British prince. Though the show never aired, the concept raised eyebrows.

Trevor briefly dated Bethenny Frankel, but the relationship didn’t last. In 2019, he married heiress Tracey Kurland, just a year after Meghan married Prince Harry.

Despite Meghan and Harry’s success with Netflix and royal connections, reports suggest Trevor and his new wife may be worth even more.

Tracey Kurland’s father made around $500 million in the mortgage industry. Sadly, he passed away in 2021. At the time, reports suggested that Tracey inherited around $250 million.

Meghan crushed him when she demanded a divorce, friend says

Meghan Markle’s ex-husband, Trevor Engelson, was reportedly heartbroken after their split. A close friend says Trevor was “crushed” when Meghan demanded a divorce — and again when she married Prince Harry.

But now, the friend says, “he’s the happiest he’s ever been.” Trevor has two daughters with his new wife and lives in a wealthy LA neighborhood. He avoids talking about Meghan and prefers life out of the spotlight.

“He’s doing what he loves and probably has more money than she does. It’s the ultimate revenge,” the friend added.