Meghan Markle is the most googled celebrity woman of 2016
When news broke in October 2016 that Prince Harry was dating Meghan Markle, her fame went through the roof. Avid fans of the TV show Suits would have been familiar with Harry's new love, but for most, they were like 'who the hell is Meghan Markle?'
Every year Google reveals its top searches of the year and Meghan was crowned Google’s most-searched actress in 2016. She beat out names like French star Marion Cotillard (who came in at second on the list) and Best Actress Oscar winner Brie Larson (who was cast as Captain Marvel this year and came in fifth) for the top spot.
For actors, Brad Pitt’s divorce from Angelina Jolie got him to the top spot as the most-searched-for actor on the trending list this year.
As for musicians, Beyoncé topped the list - no doubt due to the release of her album Lemonade this year. Celine Dion was number two on the list following the death of her longtime love, René Angélil.
See the list in full, below...
1. Brad Pitt
2. Tom Hiddleston
3. Adam Driver
4. Jesse Williams
5. Tom Holland
6. Jeffrey Dean Morgan
7. Thomas Gibson
8. Sebastian Stan
9. Taylor Lautner
10. Lin-Manuel Miranda
1. Meghan Markle
2. Marion Cotillard
3. Jodie Sweetin
4. Daisy Ridley
5. Brie Larson
6. Jenna Dewan Tatum
7. Leslie Jones
8. Kate McKinnon
9. Alicia Vikander
10. Millie Bobby Brown
If you're a little bit obsessed with Meghan, check out her best beauty moments...
For important occasions, Meghan's power-play remains her smart-casual chignon, complete with loose tendrils.
Since returning to the west coast, Meghan's relaxed back into a looser California-cool vibe for off-duty days.
Getty ImagesFresh skin and a sleek pony, this is a classic go-to for Meghan.
Getty ImagesIgnore the funny angle, this is the best shot to appreciate the cobalt blue shadow Meghan is rocking. Straight on, her jumbo lashes obscure the pop of colour, but as she flutters he eyes, it creates a peekaboo effect.
Getty ImagesWe love the ear tuck, which makes this sophisticated look feel a lot more modern.
Getty ImagesUltra fresh skin, highlighted cheekbones and that trademark relaxed low bun.
Getty ImagesMeghan has nailed the art of the perfectly low chignon.
Getty ImagesMeghan's go-to beauty look is a glossy lip complemented by that coveted lit from within glow.
Getty ImagesMeghan stepped out at the One Young World summit with the glossiest head of hair we've seen in a very long time. What shampoo does she use? Asking for a friend.
Get ready for a 90s revival, Meghan is bringing the loose tendrils back.
The one requirement of becoming a royal? Being able to pull off structured headwear. Here, Meghan does it beautifully with a chic low bun.
Getty ImagesThe Duchess Of Sussex also favours updos for her event appearances. Here, she's spotted attending The Royal Variety Performance, with a terracotta blusher keeping her complexion warm.
Getty ImagesMeghan opted to wear her hair in a low chignon with loose strands framing her face. As always, Meghan pulled off the effortless look with aplomb.
Getty ImagesLaidback, subtle waves and pretty, natural makeup.
Getty ImagesMeghan recently debuted a straighter, sleeker style, which had us all wanting to book in for a keratin treatment ASAP.
Getty ImagesMegan's pinky-nude lip and smoky eye creates the perfect contrast to match the contrasting black and white hat she wore to her First Royal Ascot.
Getty ImagesFresh glowy makeup, lightly waved hair, beautiful smile - have you ever seen a natural beauty quite like Ms Markle?
Getty ImagesThis blush pink dress, hat and lip combo is exactly why we love Meghan Markle - perfectly mixing royal demure and girl next door. This is what pretty in pink looks like.
Obviously, this is our favourite Meghan look EVER. Hairstylist Serge Normant styled her hair into this romantic, messy chignon and makeup artist Daniel Martin gave her a natural glow and fluttering lashes for the big day.
ShutterstockAt her first official appearance as Duchess of Sussex, a mere three days after her wedding at Windsor Castle, Meghan wowed in this cream-coloured hat, peachy lipstick, a radiant glow and a smile from ear-to-ear.
Getty ImagesThis might be one of our favourite beauty looks from Meghan yet! The couple were out to visit the Eikon Centre and attend an event to mark the second year of the youth-led peace-building initiative 'Amazing the Space'. Meghan chose a relaxed low bun and delicate smoky eye for the occasion.
Getty ImagesCan we talk about these long strands and perfect wavy 'do?! Meghan's hair looks healthy and full, we just want to know her secrets.
Getty ImagesMeghan attended a Christmas lunch for the extended Royal Family at Buckingham Palace, keeping it simple with straight locks, some smoky eyeliner and glossy lips.
Rex FeaturesWhen her engagement to Prince Harry was announced, Meghan looked stunning with relaxed waves and flushed cheeks. Does one even need blusher when you're that happy?
Getty ImagesCasual centre-parted waves and warm, glowy skin.
REX FeaturesMeghan Markle revealed that magazines continue to airbrush out her freckles and whiten her skin tone. But she reminds herself: "A face without freckles is a night without stars."
We're not sure what we love more here: the stunning smoky eye and nude lip combo, or the intricate chignon hairstyle!
Meghan keeps it simple with straight locks and a pretty pink glossy lip.
We love a good side-sweep, and Meghan's glossy waves suit the style perfectly.
Just how does Meghan get her lashes that long?! And let's not even get started on that super shiny hair...
Another side-swept style, and those brows are giving us all the beauty goals...
This look is pure retro beauty perfection. From the vintage waves to the perfect matte red lipstick, it just works.
We love the slightly undone feel to this style, especially the pretty updo.
This look is simply stunning. The long lashes and red lips compliment each other well, while Meghan's chic hairstyle is the stuff of dreams!
Could her hair look any prettier? We're following Meghan's lead when it comes to gorgeous waves.
Meghan's perfect lashes strike again, alongside a pretty flushed glow.
After seeing this picture, we're totally going to try the extreme side-parting.
A scraped-back style accentuates Meghan's flushed cheeks and that gorgeous pink lip shade. Top marks to Markle!
Meghan shows off the perfect 'no-makeup makeup' look: glowing skin, lashings of mascara and some clear gloss.
Meghan proves she can do rock'n'roll chic better than anyone else!
She's a big fan of gorgeously styled updos, and this is one of our ultimate faves.
