In celebration of her 40th birthday, Duchess Meghan has launched a female mentorship campaign and has enlisted the help of Melissa McCarthy to help spread the word.
In the lighthearted video, Meghan tells McCarthy (who dons a very British outfit wearing gloves, a fascinator and drinking a cup of tea): “It’s my 40th birthday and I’ve got an idea.”
Before Meghan can share her idea, McCarthy teases her with suggestions on how to celebrate, including a Suits reunion, a yacht party and “another photoshoot underneath a tree where you’re looking very peaceful.”
Meghan explains that in celebration of turning 40, she is launching a campaign called ’40×40′, which recruits 40 activists, athletes, artists and world leaders to donate 40 minutes of mentorship to support women who are re-entering the workforce.
Prince Harry even manages to crash the video in the bloopers at the end, seen juggling outside Meghan’s window.
A written statement that accompanied the video on the Archewell website, said:
“In reflecting on my 40th birthday and the many things I am grateful for, I’m struck that TIME IS AMONG OUR GREATEST AND MOST ESSENTIAL GIFTS.”
Meghan goes on the highlight the struggles many women have faced since the pandemic.
“In the past two years, and in large part because of the COVID-19 pandemic, TENS OF MILLIONS OF women around the world have left the workforce, including over two million women in the U.S. So many of these women are also SHOULDERING THE BRUNT OF THE CRISIS when it comes to unpaid labor, including schooling and caring for family members.
“If you are able, please JOIN US and pledge 40 minutes today in service of others in the way that feels right to you. The time that you donate can contribute to a GLOBAL WAVE OF SERVICE and set in motion meaningful impact in our own communities, and across the world.
