The show’s stars are still shining in Hollywood and beyond.

Suits turns 15! See what Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, and the rest of the cast are doing today

The show's stars are still shining in Hollywood and beyond.

By Chris Snellgrove

and Ilana Gordon

Ilana Gordon is an entertainment, culture, and comedy writer originally from Connecticut. She currently lives in Los Angeles.

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June 23, 2026 10:00 a.m. ET

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Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson, Rick Hoffman as Louis Litt, Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane, Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter, and Patrick J. Adams as Mike Ross on 'Suits'. Credit:

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You don’t need a law degree if you have a photographic memory and a charismatic mentor. So says the pilot of *Suits*, a legal drama about Mike Ross, a college dropout who becomes a law associate under the mentorship of Harvey Specter, one of the top closers in New York City. Over the course of nine seasons, the series follows the lawyers at the premier New York City corporate law firm Pearson Hardman, chronicling their court cases, love lives, and power plays.

*Suits*, which turns 15 this month, went off the air in 2019, but in June 2023, the first eight seasons were added to Netflix, exposing the legal drama to an entirely new audience. The series set records that year, topping Nielsen’s rankings as the most-streamed show, per *The Hollywood Reporter*. *Suits*' stars have stayed busy since the series finale; keep reading to find out what they’re up to today.

Patrick J. Adams (Michael Ross)

Patrick J. Adams as Michael Ross on 'Suits'; Patrick Adams at the opening night of 'The Minutes' on Broadway at Studio 54 on April 17, 2022, in New York City. USA Network; Dominik Bindl/Getty

Patrick J. Adams played Mike Ross, a college dropout whose mental acuity lands him a role a prestigious law firm, despite him never having been to law school. In many ways, this "leap before you look" character is in line with Adams, who told Collider in 2020 that he didn't realize how big or complex *Suits* would become.

Before starring in the legal drama, Adams had minor roles in films like *Old School* (2003) and *Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story* (2007), along with TV shows like *NCIS*, *Friday Night Lights*, and *Pretty Little Liars*. After *Suits* began in 2011, Adams landed slightly bigger parts on genre shows like *Orphan Black* and *DC's Legends of Tomorrow*, and the crime series *Sneaky Pete*.

Adams joined Meghan Markle in leaving *Suits* at the end of season 7, though he did return for a few episodes in the final season, including the series finale. He's since worked on television shows like Disney+'s *The Right Stuff, *Amazon Prime's TV adaptation of *A League of Their Own, *and BBC One's *The Bombing of Pan Am 103*. He also starred in the film *He Went That Way* (2023) opposite Zachary Quinto and Jacob Elordi. In 2026, he appeared in six episodes of the Taylor Sheridan drama *The Madison.*

In 2016, Adams married actress Troian Bellisario. The couple shares three daughters.

Gabriel Macht (Harvey Specter)

Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter on 'Suits'; Gabriel Macht attends AT&T TV Super Saturday Night at Island Gardens on Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami, Fla. Ian Watson/USA Network; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

*Suits* would be nothing without the relationship between Mike Ross and his mentor, Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht). A risk-taker who hires Mike over a bunch of eager Harvard Law grads, Harvey is known for working legal miracles — though whether that's a product of his charm or chicanery is impossible to tell.

Coming into *Suits*, Macht had quite a bit of acting experience thanks to one-off roles on shows like *Beverly Hills, 90210*; *Spin City*; and *Sex and the City*. He also appeared in an eclectic mix of films, such as *Behind Enemy Lines* (2001), *A Love Song for Bobby Long* (2004), *The Good Shepherd* (2006), as the title character in *The Spirit* (2008), and *Love & Other Drugs* (2010).

After sticking with *Suits* through all nine seasons, Macht reprised his role as Harvey Specter in one episode of the spinoff series *Pearson*, and* *in three episodes of *Suits LA*.

In 2004, Macht married Australian actress Jacinda Barrett. The couple welcomed a daughter in 2007 and a son in 2014. The family has since moved abroad, and Macht focuses on his work as a creative partner and executive shareholder in Bear Fight Whiskey.

Meghan Markle (Rachel Zane)

Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane on 'Suits'; Meghan Markle on a trip to Northern Ireland on March 23, 2018, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. USA Network; Charles McQuillan/Getty

Meghan Markle became a household name — and a member of Britain's royal family — after marrying Prince Harry and taking on the title of Duchess of Sussex in May 2018. But her breakout acting role came when she was cast as Rachel Zane, a motivated paralegal who attracts the eye of Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams). Markle was a series regular until departing the show in season 7.

Before *Suits*, Markle was featured in small parts in movies like *A Lot Like Love* (2005), *Remember Me* (2010), and *Horrible Bosses* (2011), along with television shows like *CSI: NY* and the *90210 *reboot. She also served as a suitcase model on the second season of Howie Mandel's game show *Deal or No Deal*. Following the success of *Suits*, Markle appeared in an episode of *Castle* and headlined the Hallmark movie *Dater's Handbook* (2016).

After Markle and Prince Harry stepped back from working royal duties in 2020, the couple started the non-profit organization Archewell and moved to Markle's native California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Though it's unlikely she'll revive her acting career, Markle did return to the screen through the Netflix docuseries *Harry & Meghan* (2022) and *With Love, Meghan *(2025). Also in 2025, Markle filmed a cameo as herself for the as-yet-unreleased comedy film *Close Personal Friends*.

Sarah Rafferty (Donna Paulsen)

Sarah Rafferty as Donna Paulsen on 'Suits'; Sarah Rafferty attends the Lanvin Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show at Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 3, 2022, in Paris, France. Ian Watson/USA Network; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

Sarah Rafferty played Donna Paulsen, the legal secretary working for Harvey Specter. If he's the hurricane at Pearson Hardman, she's the clean-up crew who puts their chaotic world back together.

While Rafferty acted in some smaller movies like *Falling for Grace* (2006) and *Four Single Fathers* (2009), she mostly worked as a character actor on shows like *Charmed*, *Six Feet Under*, *Tremors*, and *8 Simple Rules*. The actress had a knack for booking roles in police procedurals, appearing on *Law & Order*, *CSI: Miami*, *Numb3rs*, *Bones*, and more.

Since the final episode of *Suits* aired, Rafferty has appeared in a few episodes of *Grey's Anatomy* and starred in the spooky thriller film *Browse* (2020). She played Dr. Pamela Blake on *Chicago Med* and is the Walter family matriarch on the Netflix teen drama series *My Life With the Walter Boys*. In 2024, she and Patrick J. Adams started hosting a *Suits* watch podcast called *Side Bar *for Sirius XM.

Rafferty has been married to financial analyst Santtu Seppälä since 2001. The couple has two daughters.

Rick Hoffman (Louis Litt)

Rick Hoffman as Louis Litt on 'Suits'; Rick Hoffman arrives at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle before the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018, in Windsor, England. Ian Watson/USA Network; Ian West/Getty

One of *Suits*' many strengths was in capturing the petty dynamics that drive corporate politics. Case in point: While we follow the misadventures of Harvey Specter's maverick lawyer, it was inevitable that others at Pearson Hardman would resent his antics. Such is true of Rick Hoffman's Louis Litt, a supervising attorney at the law firm and Harvey's narrative foil.

Before *Suits*, Hoffman was mostly seen in small parts in movies like *Lethal Weapon 4* (1998), *The Day After Tomorrow* (2004), and *Hostel* (2005). On the small screen, he also enjoyed brief roles on shows from *American Dad!* and *Chuck* to *CSI: NY* and *NCIS*. Along the way, he landed steadier gigs on *The Bernie Mac Show*, *Jake in Progress*, and *Samantha Who?*

In 2022, Hoffman appeared in the Eli Roth horror film *Thanksgiving*, and in 2025, he starred alongside Josh Duhamel in the action comedy *London Calling. *Hoffman reprised his role as Louis Litt on the *Suits* spinoff series *Pearson* and *Suits LA*, and he played Dr. Swerdlow in seasons 5 and 6 of *Billions*.

Gina Torres (Jessica Pearson)

Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson on 'Suits'; Gina Torres attends 'The Perfect Find' centerpiece screening at the American Black Film Festival at New World Center on June 16, 2023, in Miami Beach, Fla. Elizabeth Morris/USA Network; Jason Koerner/Getty

Gina Torres played Jessica Pearson, a founding partner at Pearson Hardman and one of the most dominant characters in a show built on power struggles.

Coming into *Suits*, Torres had been in the entertainment industry for nearly two decades, appearing on everything from *Sesame Street* to police procedurals like *NYPD Blue*, *Law & Order*, *24*, and *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation*. But she's perhaps best known for her science fiction roles, notably playing Cas in the 2003 Matrix sequels — *The Matrix Reloaded* and *The Matrix Revolutions* — and Zoë Washburne on *Firefly* and in *Serenity* (2005). Even after joining the main cast of *Suits*, Torres continued to book supporting roles on shows like *Castle*, *Hannibal*, *Revenge*, and *Westworld*.

Torres has kept busy since *Suits* wrapped: Not only did she lead the spinoff series *Pearson*, but she starred as Tommy Vega in four seasons of Fox's *9-1-1: Lone Star*. She also branched out into children's programming — and returned to her vocalist roots — through her role as Ms. Moreno on Disney Jr.'s *Kindergarten: The Musical*.

Torres was married to actor Laurence Fishburne from 2002 to 2018. Before their split, the couple acted opposite each other in the *Matrix* sequels, and their characters were even married on *Hannibal*. The actors share a daughter.

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Katherine Heigl (Samantha Wheeler)

Katherine Heigl as Samantha Wheeler on 'Suits'; Katherine Heigl visits SiriusXM Studios on Nov. 30, 2022, in New York City. USA Network; Santiago Felipe/Getty

Katherine Heigl joined the cast of *Suits* for the show's final two seasons in the role of Samantha Wheeler, a partner who works closely with Robert Zane during the merger with Specter Litt. Her character is a tough, no-nonsense woman who isn't afraid to put a few noses out of joint to do what she considers to be the right thing.

Heigl was already well-established in Hollywood before joining *Suits*, notably winning an Emmy in 2007 for her performance as Izzie Stevens on *Grey's Anatomy*. The next year, she removed her name from consideration, stating, "I did not feel that I was given the material this season to warrant an Emmy nomination." Heigl continued to work in films, leading romantic comedies like *Knocked Up* (2007), *27 Dresses* (2008), and *The Ugly Truth* (2009), and the action comedy *One for the Money* (2012).

After *Suits* ended, Heigl appeared in the film *Fear of Rain* (2021) and an episode of *Our House*. She co-led the Netflix series *Firefly Lane*, where she also served as an executive producer. The creative is set to produce and star in an upcoming limited series, *Woodhull*, based on the life of suffragist Victoria Woodhull.

Heigl has been married to musician Josh Kelley since 2007. They have three children together.

Amanda Schull (Katrina Bennett)

Amanda Schull as Katrina Bennett on 'Suits'; Amanda Schull attends a special screening of Hallmark's 'Unthinkably Good Things' at the Athenaeum on Aug. 10, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. Ben Mark Holzberg/USA Network; Michael Tullberg/Getty

It's tough not to root for Amanda Schull's Katrina Bennett, an associate attorney who leaves her cozy job with the D.A. to chase bigger dreams at Pearson Hardman — and her ambition is positively infectious.

Before *Suits*, Schull made her acting debut in the 2000 dance film *Center Stage** *and soon became a professional ballerina. She then steadily worked her way up the television ladder, guest-starring in the occasional episode of shows like *Ghost Whisperer* and *Bones*, along with an extended arc on *One Tree Hill*. Her resumé soon branched out to include *Castle*, *Psych*, and a recurring role on *Pretty Little Liars* as Meredith Sorenson. After joining the cast of *Suits* in season 2, Schull stayed busy by also starring on Syfy's *12 Monkeys*.

When *Suits* ended, Schull returned to guest-starring roles on shows like *NCIS*, *MacGyver*, and *9-1-1: Lone Star *with *Suits *costar Gina Torres. She's since acted in multiple TV movies, including *Marry Go Round* (2022) and *The Blessing Bracelet* (2023). Most recently, she appeared as the ex-wife of a patient in a season 2 episode of HBO's *The Pitt*.

In 2011, Schull married actor George Wilson after they met while filming *Mao's Last Dancer*. They welcomed a son in 2020.

Rachael Harris (Sheila Sazs)

Rachael Harris as Sheila Sazs on 'Suits'; Rachael Harris attends the Creative Coalition's 8th annual Television Humanitarian Awards Gala on Sept. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Rachael Harris appeared on *Suits* somewhat sporadically as Sheila Sazs, one of Harvard's employees in charge of helping graduates find good jobs. Harris provided plenty of comic relief in this role — no surprise given her long history of making us laugh on screens big and small.

Harris' early acting career was notably geeky, featuring stints on *SeaQuest 2032* and *Star Trek: Voyager* while lending her voice to animes like *Battle Athletes Victory* and *Serial Experiments Lain*. She soon found her groove playing comedic roles on shows like *Friends*, *Frasier*, *Curb Your Enthusiasm*, and *Reno 911!*, as well as in feature films like *The Hangover* (2009), *Diary of a Wimpy Kid* (2010), and its sequels. While appearing on *Suits*, she kept at the comedy game with stints on *The Office* and *Mike Tyson Mysteries*.

Aside from *Suits*, Harris is best known for starring on the popular series *Lucifer* as Dr. Linda Martin, the title character's therapist. Once both shows wrapped, she returned to comedic roles in *The Sex Lives of College Girls* and in the revival of *Reno 911!*. She enjoyed a main role in season 1 of *Goosebumps,* and in 2024, she appeared in the films* Unfrosted *and *Mother of the Bride.*

Wendell Pierce (Robert Zane)

Wendell Pierce as Robert Zane on 'Suits'; Wendell Pierce on 'Today' on June 27, 2023.

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Wendell Pierce's Robert Zane is a daunting presence on *Suits.* As the father of Rachel Zane, and a high-powered attorney in his own right, Robert offers his daughter a job at his prestigious law firm — which is enough to send her running to work for their competitor.

Pierce graduated from the Juilliard School in 1985; he found work quickly, racking up credits in films like *Malcolm X *(1992), *Hackers *(1995), *Bulworth *(1998), and *Ray *(2004), while continuing to perform on stage. The actor also took a number of television roles, from cameos on *A Man Called Hawk* and *Law & Order* to *House of Payne* and *Numb3rs*. His breakout role came in 2002 when he was cast as Detective Moreland, a role he played on all five seasons of HBO's *The Wire*.

While acting on *Suits*, Pierce also appeared in major movies like *Selma* (2014), and popular television series like *Ray Donovan *and *Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan*. After *Suits* ended, he made regular appearances on *Eureka! *and joined the main cast of *The Watch*. Pierce is a Tony award-winning stage actor with multiple nominations under his belt, the latest being for his 2022 Broadway performance in *Death of a Salesman*. He is currently a main cast member on *Elsbeth*, *The Good Wife* spinoff show airing on CBS. Pierce will reprise his *Jack Ryan* role of James Greer in the 2026 feature film, *Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War*.

Dulé Hill (Alex Williams)

Dulé Hill as Alex Williams on 'Suits'; Dulé Hill at the premiere of 'Jane' held at the California Science Center on April 14, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif. Shane Mahood/USA Network; River Callaway/Getty

Dulé Hill played Alex Williams, one of the more mysterious characters on *Suits*, whose professional demeanor and top-notch legal mind concealed dark secrets from his past.

Hill started his career as a child actor and dancer, later accepting a role on Jim Henson's TV show *CityKids* while still in college. Early jobs included credits on series like *New York Undercover* and *The Jamie Foxx Show, *as well as the romantic comedy *She's All That *(1999). Aaron Sorkin came calling soon after, casting Hill as presidential aide Charlie Young on *The West Wing*, a role that earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination.

From there, Hill went on to appear in the film *Holes *(2003), and to star as Gus on the USA Network's fan-favorite series *Psych*. Hill also enjoyed a recurring role on Dwayne Johnson's HBO series, *Ballers*.

Hill has kept busy post-*Suits*, with appearances in several episodes of *Black Monday*, *Muppet Babies*, and as part of the main cast of *The Wonder Years *revival. But the veteran actor never forgot the roles that made him famous. Not only did he reunite with his former costars for a *West Wing* special to encourage voting in 2020, but he also starred in three *Psych* movies.

In 2018, Hill married actress Jazmyn Simon after they met on the set of *Ballers*. The couple has gone on to appear together in the *Psych* films, on *The Wonder Years*, and in *Locked Down *(2021), among other projects. He was previously married to Canadian actress Nicole Lyn from 2004 to 2012.

Aloma Wright (Gretchen Bodinski)

Aloma Wright as Gretchen Bodinski on 'Suits'; Aloma Wright attends CBS Television Studios' Summer Soiree on Aug. 1, 2017, in Studio City, Calif.

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Aloma Wright played Gretchen Bodinski, an executive assistant who works her way up from being a legal secretary. Gretchen served as an audience surrogate throughout the show, allowing viewers to witness the chaotic legal world from a more grounded perspective.

Early in Wright's career, she mostly made one-off appearances on TV shows like *Suddenly Susan*, *Frasier*,* Friends*, *Malcolm in the Middle*, *Ally McBeal*, *The Drew Carey Show*, and more. She also won over many young fans by starring in 18 episodes of *Power Rangers in Space* before acting in films like *The Brothers* (2001), *Mr. Deeds* (2002), *Johnson Family Vacation* (2004), and *Thank You for Smoking *(2005). Wright is best known for her roles as Nurse Roberts on *Scrubs* and as Maxine Landis across a staggering 244 episodes of *Days of Our Lives*. Before joining the cast of *Suits *in season 5, she also had an extended arc on *Private Practice.*

After *Suits* ended, Wright mostly appeared in holiday-themed TV movies, including *Baking Christmas *(2019), *The Christmas Edition *(2020), and *Our Christmas Journe*y (2021). From 2020 to 2023, she appeared as Viola Wilson on the Nickelodeon sitcom *Tyler Perry's Young Dylan*.

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