Meghan Markle Launches the 40×40 Initiative on Her 40th Birthday

The Duchess of Sussex today celebrated her 40th birthday by announcing a new initiative to help women back into work in a film featuring Hollywood star Melissa McCarthy and a comedy cameo by Prince Harry.

Speaking in a video shared on the Archewell website, Meghan couldn’t stop giggling as the Bridesmaids actress, believed to be a new friend made since moving to Los Angeles, helped her launch her ’40×40′ campaign.

In between fits of giggles, the Duchess launched 40×40, a global effort encouraging people around the world to commit to giving 40 minutes of their time to support women going back to work.

At the start of a Zoom-style call in her spotless LA mansion, Meghan told: ‘It’s my 40th birthday and I’ve got an idea. Because I’m turning 40, I’m asking 40 friends to give 40 minutes of their time to mentor a woman who is remobilising back into the workforce.

‘Over 2 million women in the U.S. alone and tens of millions around the world have lost their jobs due to Covid. And I think if we all do it, and all commit 40 minutes to an act of service, it can have a ripple effect.’

Speaking in a video shared on the Archewell website, Meghan launched 40×40, a global effort encouraging people around the world to commit to giving 40 minutes of their time to support women going back to work.

Meghan Markle has teamed up with Melissa McCarthy to promote a special initiative on her 40th birthday 🎂

The hilarious video also features a cameo from Prince Harry 😂 #40×40 pic.twitter.com/3SpmbhJKvi

— Goss.ie (@goss_ie) August 4, 2021