Duchess Meghan Markle made quite the entrance at a recent charity event, catching everyone off guard.
The event in question was Kevin Costner’s annual charity fundraiser, 1-805-LIVE for 2023, held on September 22 at his Beachfront estate in Santa Barbara, California.
Among the attendees were the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who mingled with fellow celebrities.
However, what set them apart was their unconventional entrance through a side door instead of the main entrance.
Kevin Costner is the Ambassador for 1805, an organization that provides financial aid and mental health support to first responders.
During the event, Prince Harry and Meghan took the stage to present an award to Costner.
Meghan, displaying determination, confidently grabbed the microphone upon stepping onto the stage, signaling her readiness to speak.
However, she unintentionally attempted to take the microphone from Kristen Cavendish, co-founder and CEO of 1805, who happens to be married to Richard Weston Smith, also the co-founder and CEO of 1805.
Meghan’s sudden appearance on Costner’s stage seemed spontaneous, hinting at a desire for more attention and stage time.
Backstage, the couple engaged in conversations with Kevin Costner and senior police and firefighting officials.
Interestingly, Costner was overheard expressing his difficulty in avoiding the couple throughout the event.
He mentioned various unsuccessful attempts, such as hiding behind a pillar, seeking refuge in the restroom, and engaging in conversations with others, but they persistently approached him.
It is worth noting that Costner did not mention or thank the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in his speech, and he seemed displeased with the last-minute adjustments made for their inclusion.
Sources suggest that Costner’s cool attitude towards Meghan during the event stemmed from her uninvited presence.
This might explain Meghan’s apparent confusion with the awards ceremony script when she joined her husband on stage.
Some observers interpreted the couple’s behavior as an attempt to capture selfies with high-profile individuals and create the illusion of having elite connections.
However, doubts arose about the authenticity of their friendships due to the lack of documented relationships with these alleged elites.
In a leaked video, Meghan can be seen trying to get Kevin Costner’s attention while he was conversing with Prince Harry.
Yet, Costner chose to ignore her efforts, which may have left her feeling somewhat humiliated.
Subsequently, Meghan shifted her attention to another man nearby.
In conclusion, Duchess Meghan Markle’s unexpected entrance at Kevin Costner’s charity event went unnoticed by many.