Meghan Markle, Prince Harry praised by Melissa McCarthy over royal exit: 'Very inspiring'
The 'Thunder Force' star appeared in a birthday video alongside the royals
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Melissa McCarthy has nothing but nice things to say about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
The Oscar-nominated actress recently collaborated with Markle to create a silly video in celebration of Markle's recent 40th birthday.
In the clip, McCarthy and the "Suits" alum engaged in a comedy bit featuring the royal convincing McCarthy to donate 40 minutes of time to help reintegrate women into the workforce after the COVID-19 shutdown. In the final moments of the video, Harry could be seen juggling in the background.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}In a recent interview with Access Hollywood, McCarthy looked back on the experience and gushed over the royals.
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"They were so sweet and funny," she said. "I just found them very inspiring. They’re carving out their own lives. They’re carving out their lives for their kids."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}She also praised the "amazing" work that Markle is doing in celebration of her birthday.
"I just love that she's like, ‘What can I do to put [out] some good and help some people out?’" the actress recalled. "I was like, ‘Well, that’s awfully nice,' then in comes Harry and he's like, ‘I can juggle.'"
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Additionally, the "Thunder Force" star recalled thinking Harry would cause a stir with his juggling, saying it would make the video "weird in a way that will make me watch it 5 million times."
Finally, McCarthy noted that Harry and Markle "don't take themselves too seriously."
Melissa McCarthy recently joined Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in a video promotoing the Duchess' 40x40 birthday initiative. (Getty Images)
"[They wanted to] do it in a fun way and see if we can drum up more people helping more women get back into the workforce," said the star. "I was like, ‘Yes, what a great idea.’ I was so pleased to be a part of it."
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She concluded by explaining that the creation of the video – and even its funny script – was a "group effort."
McCarthy will next be seen in Hulu's "Nine Perfect Strangers," which begins streaming on Aug. 18.
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