EXCLUSIVEMeghan Markle’s mentor and NBC executive Bonnie Hammer lifts the lid on what the Suits star was really like behind the scenes

While sharing the uncomfortable truths that women working a nine-to-five lifestyle need to hear to succeed, Bonnie, who is known as the ‘Queen of Cable,’ also lifted the lid on the secrets she gave to her mentee, which helped make the Duchess, 42, the star she is today.After seeing Meghan’s ‘incredible’ worth ethic while she worked tirelessly to become the face of the legal drama, Bonnie took her under her wing.

She recalled the Suits star being constantly willing to learn and always wanting more.
The 74-year-old NBCUniversal Vice Chairman is author of the bestselling book, 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work:… And The Truth We Need To Succeed

The 74-year-old NBCUniversal Vice Chairman is author of the bestselling book, 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work:… And The Truth We Need To Succeed

‘Megan was incredible. When she worked on Suits and worked on Our Family she absorbed help, she was willing to ask questions,’ the mentor raved to DailyMail.com.

‘She was amazing on staff, but she wasn’t afraid to raise her hand and say, “Can you explain? Can you help me with something if I want to be more than just a young star?”‘

And although Bonnie admitted that Meghan was a ‘junior’ person, she was ‘amazing.’

‘It wasn’t quite an ensemble cast. She was one of the more junior people on the show, and she grew into part of the ensemble because she worked her butt off. She tried hard, asked questions, and had a can-do attitude,’ the business mogul told DailyMail.com.