Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex herself, is strutting her royal stuff all the way to the 2024 South By Southwest film festival in Austin, Texas! It’s like Coachella, but with less flower crowns and more class.
Meghan’s not just sipping tea and waving from palace windows anymore. She’s hitting the big stage at the opening day event titled, “Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen.” And she’s not alone in this royal romp. Joining her are none other than Katie Couric, Brooke Shields, and the fabulous diversity dynamo, Nancy Wang Yuen. Oh, and let’s not forget about the master of ceremonies, Errin Haines, host extraordinaire of The Amendment podcast. It’s like the Avengers, but with more sass and less spandex.
And hold onto your crumpets because guess what day this extravaganza is happening? March 8th, baby! International Women’s Day! Could it get any more fitting? I mean, what better way to celebrate women’s achievements than with a gaggle of leading ladies like this?
Hugh Forrest, the co-president and chief programming officer of SXSW, couldn’t contain his excitement, stating, “Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, Katie Couric, Brooke Shields, Nancy Wang Yuen, and Errin Haines are the perfect finishing touch to eight days of remarkable Keynote Speakers. We are so honored to host this distinguished group on International Women’s Day for a significant discussion on the importance of representation in media and entertainment.” Translation: It’s gonna be lit.
So, mark your calendars, grab your popcorn, and get ready for a royal rendezvous like no other. Meghan’s taking SXSW by storm, and we’re all just living in her fabulous, feminist fairy tale. Cheers to breaking barriers and shaping narratives, one crown at a time! 🎥👑
Announcing a Keynote Session with Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, @katiecouric, @BrookeShields, @nancywyuen, and @errinhaines for #SXSW on March 8! #InternationalWomensDay https://t.co/5WlpfCU4Hl pic.twitter.com/L3UOY67vaP
— SXSW (@sxsw) March 4, 2024
