If you’ve tuned in to Meghan Markle’s lifestyle show on Netflix— With Love, Meghan— you may have spotted a few unfamiliar faces. One of which is businesswoman Vicky Tsai, who appeared in episode seven to help Meghan make potstickers. The entrepreneur also appeared in the documentary series Harry & Meghan back in 2022.
Here’s everything you need to know about her...
Who is Vicky Tsai?
Vicky is an entrepreneur best known for co-founding the Japanese-inspired skincare brand, Tatcha. During the early days of her company, Tsai sold her engagement ring and car and refused to accept a salary for nine years in order to grow Tatcha into a multi-million worldwide phenomenon. The brand has attracted fans like Meghan Markle, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Lopez and Amy Adams.
How old is Vicky Tsai?
Vicky Tsai was born in 1978, making her around 47 years old.
Where is Vicky Tsai from?
Vicky was born in Houston, Texas. Now, she lives in a $13million house in Montecito, the same neighbourhood as her close friend Meghan Markle.
Why did Vicky Tsai leave Tatcha?
Vicky first left Tatcha in 2018 after selling the brand to Unilever. While at the time it seemed like a mutual decision, Tsai told Cosmetics Business that she was left with very little choice from her new business partners. She revealed, ‘The very first thing that happened was that I was asked to step down as CEO.’
However, she returned during the Covid-19 pandemic when sales dropped, hoping to revive the brand.
Although she has since stepped down again, she is still heavily involved in the brand as an advisor. Her husband, Eric, is the brand’s Vice President of Operations and Finance.
What episode of With Love, Meghan features Vicky Tsai?
Vicky Tsai is a guest star on the seventh episode (‘Elevating the Everyday’) of With Love, Meghan.
Who is Vicky Tsai's husband?
Vicky has been married to Eric Bevan since May 2004, and the couple share one daughter, Alea. Eric co-launched Tatcha alongside Vicky back in 2009.
Vicky told The New York Times, ‘I’m serious, always planning and thinking. He’s Zen, light-hearted and happy. I’m passionate, he’s calm. I dream, he executes. I’m creative, he’s mathematical.
'I’m super annoying to be married to, he’s a saint. I create a lot of work for him. Some days I wake up and I can’t believe he’s still there.'
Why is Tatcha Japanese inspired?
On her brand’s Japanese elements, Vicky Tsai said, ‘When I traveled to Japan, I found myself healed in the truest sense of the word. The beautiful ingredients and timeless rituals I was introduced to calmed my skin; the kindness and mindfulness of the people nourished my soul. Creating Tatcha was my attempt to bring a small piece of Japan home with me — I often call it my love song to Kyoto.’
Where did Vicky Tsai go to college?
Vicky got a BA in economics from Wellesley College and a MBA from Harvard Business School.
What ethnicity is Vicky Tsai?
Vicky is Taiwanese American.
Does Vicky Tsai have Instagram?
She doesn’t have Instagram, but you can follow her brand at @tatcha.
Sarah O'Byrne is a writer for Grazia, heat, Closer, Yours, Bella and Crime Monthly. She primarily focuses on celebrity and entertainment news.