Unveiling the Royal Connection: The Surprising Role of Meghan Markle in Robin Thicke's Wedding Invitations
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Robin Thicke had known Meghan Markle even prior to her becoming the Duchess of Sussex. During his marriage in 2005, Markle had written his wedding invitations in calligraphy, as revealed by Thicke, 46, during an interview with We for their "25 Things You Don’t Know About Me" feature.
Markle, now 42, supported herself through calligraphy before pursuing acting. Paula Patton, the Masked Singer judge and Markle's ex-wife, hired her at the age of 23 for her exceptional handwriting skills. This job holds a special place in Markle's memory.
Markle shared with Esquire in 2013 that she attended an all-girls Catholic school where she had the opportunity to learn handwriting for six years. She developed a talent for cursive writing and eventually utilized it as a side job while she pursued acting auditions. Markle worked on calligraphy for high-profile events such as Robin Thicke and Paula Patton's wedding, taking on her pseudo-waitressing role.
Catch Thicke at the judges' table on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Fox for The Masked Singer, and continue scrolling to discover 25 fascinating facts about him:
1. On the night of my birth, my parents, Gloria Loring and Alan Thicke, were en route to an L.A. Kings hockey game when my mother suddenly realized I was arriving two weeks ahead of schedule. Jokingly, my father exclaimed, "You better be absolutely certain, because we have VIP parking tonight."
2. Since George Michael in 1988, I am the initial Caucasian artist to achieve the pinnacle of the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart.
3. My lineage on my mother's side spans six generations of musicians, reminiscent of traveling family bands like The Sound of Music.
4. My mother had a No. 1 song, “Friends and Lovers,” and sang the Facts of Life theme song.
5. My father wrote and sang the Diff’rent Strokes theme song.
6. At the age of 11, I had the incredible experience of being babysat by Wayne Gretzky for two weeks while my father was away. Coincidentally, it was on the morning of his widely-known trade to the L.A. Kings that I happened to answer the phone.
7. I embarked on my musical journey at a young age, teaching myself to play the piano when I was just 11. As time went on, my passion grew, and by the age of 12, I was already composing my own songs.
8. I recorded my first demo at 13 and began writing and recording songs at 14.
9. I published my first record as a songwriter on Brandy’s debut album. She was 14, I was 16.
10. In that year, I was signed to a recording contract with Interscope Records and Jimmy Iovine by Brian McKnight.
11. I was involved in writing and producing songs for over twenty-five gold and platinum albums, which included artists such as Michael Jackson, Marc Anthony, and Pink.
12. I love having dinner with my family while the sun sets over Malibu.
13. As a teen, I had small roles in The Wonder Years, Growing Pains, The New Lassie and Just the Ten of Us.
14. I encountered my mentor and executive producer, Andre Harrell, when I was 22 years old. Under his guidance, I acquired invaluable knowledge and skills essential for blossoming as an artist.
15. The Cadillac Escalade holds an indispensable place in my life. It serves as my stylish vehicle as a dedicated father who loves soccer.
16. I incorporated the disco melody of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in my debut single, titled "When I Get You Alone."
17. "Can U Handle It?" by Usher is one of my most cherished compositions and productions for another artist.
18. In 2007, I achieved a major milestone in my career by securing the top spot on the charts as a songwriter, producer, and artist. The hit single that earned me this achievement was "Lost Without You," while the album accompanying it was titled "The Evolution of Robin Thicke."
19. When it comes to collaborations, none have been as frequent as those with Lil Wayne.
20. I have four beautiful children: Julian Fuego, Mia Love, Lola Alain and Luca Patrick.
21. When I got married in 2005, Meghan Markle wrote my wedding invitations in calligraphy.
22. I have been fortunate enough to go on tour with renowned artists such as Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, and Jennifer Hudson.
23. Among the various jobs I have had, a standout experience was being a prominent cast member alongside Kevin Hart on BET's Real Husbands of Hollywood.
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24. Our house burned down in the Malibu fires in 2018 and we moved back in November 2022.
25. I love playing tennis with my best friend and fiancée, April Love Geary.
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