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Meghan was a full-fledged member of the
Suits ensemble cast. Of course, Patrick J. Adams, Gabriel Macht, and Gina Torres were the main stars of the original cast. But Meghan, Rick Hoffman, and Sarah Rafferty were important members of the main cast from the beginning of the series. So no, Meghan was not a 'side' character on
Suits. Meghan appeared in practically every episode in some capacity. There was an ongoing 'love' interest story between her character and Patrick J. Adams' character throughout the series.
The above article states that Meghan reportedly made $50,000 per
Suits episode for a total of approximately $450,000 annually. She was on the show for seven seasons, so surely she received a pay increase over the years of the production's moderate, but significant success. For a small, very brief role as a bartender in the Robert Pattinson film,
Remember Me, Meghan earned $187,000. She also had small or featured roles in a number of other films and television shows. Plus, she starred in two Hallmark romance flicks, filmed in Vancouver. She also did modeling work for hair, fashion and beauty brands and publications.
Meghan still receives royalties (or residuals) for
Suits episodes and for all of her other onscreen work that is still being aired or sold on DVD. That can amount to a substantial annual income. Meghan also has a business accounting firm that has handled financial investments for her over the years to help grow her income. But there hasn't been any confirmed reports of Meghan's exact wealth/ total assets.
Not everyone who makes a lot of money decides to purchase a house and/or a car. Meghan rented her Toronto flat, and she probably utilized a car service provided by the studio to get to work. They often filmed episodes overnight.
It's been reported in biographies of Meghan that she returned her engagement ring to her former husband, and didn't request a financial settlement, as she was making plenty of money on
Suits. The Tig blog and Meghan's contract with Reitmans also netted her substantial income.