Meghan Markle recently shared a surprising detail about her past – her first kiss with a guy who looks nothing like Prince Harry.
In a lesser-known interview with American presenter Larry King, Meghan disclosed that her first crush was Joshua Silverstein, whom she kissed at a summer camp when she was just 13 years old.
Joshua Silverstein, now an actor, comedian, and professional beatboxer, is enjoying his own taste of fame.
He is happily married to photographer Cynthia Gillin and has two children, aged 5 and 10, in Los Angeles.
Reflecting on their teenage romance, Joshua reminisced about the days they spent together at Agape Spiritual Church summer camp in 1993.
Recalling the budding relationship, Joshua shared, “We were together every day, we spoke on the phone a lot, we held hands and shared kisses.”
Despite the passage of time, Joshua vividly remembers being the first guy Meghan ever kissed.
He described her as a nice, kind, sweet girl, and acknowledged the mutual attraction they felt towards each other.
Expressing his happiness for Meghan’s journey, Joshua remarked on her marriage to Prince Harry, saying, “To be a person to grow up in LA, no ties with the royal family, or anything across the pond, to marry into it, that’s exciting.
I’m happy for her.”
He praised Meghan’s intelligence, resilience, and ability to navigate the challenges ahead, believing that all her dreams are coming true.
The teenage romance between Joshua and Meghan eventually came to an end at the close of that summer, leading them on separate paths.
Joshua later gained recognition for his beatboxing skills, appearing on James Corden’s The Late Late Show.
Meghan, on the other hand, revealed her true age when Joshua turned 44 in 2021, affirming their shared history.
Joshua Silverstein, born in 1977, is of American ethnicity and has made appearances on various TV shows.
Notably, he garnered acclaim for his self-titled program, The Joshua Silverstein Show, and has conducted workshops in theater, improvisation, and spoken word in school residencies.
Additionally, he co-hosted and co-produced the award-winning open mic competition, DownBeat 720.
As per a statement from Irish Mirror, Meghan Markle approached Joshua, expressing her attraction towards him, which led to the beginning of their relationship.
Their romance blossomed in 1993, culminating in Meghan’s first kiss with Joshua.
However, the couple went their separate ways in 1995 under undisclosed circumstances.
Today, both Meghan and Joshua are happily married to different partners, with Joshua residing in Los Angeles with his family.
According to Biography Daily, Joshua Silverstein boasts a fortune of approximately $80,000 and shares glimpses of his daily life on Instagram, offering a peek into his comfortable and fulfilling existence.
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