The annual Baby to Baby Gala took place on Saturday evening, drawing in a star-studded crowd that included the likes of Kim Kardashian, Hailey Bieber, Salma Hayek, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jessica Alba.
The event, held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, aims to raise funds for underprivileged children by providing them with baby clothes and diapers.
Last year’s recipient of the Giving Tree Award, Kim Kardashian, made a stunning appearance at the gala.
She donned a black sheer floral lace gown, paired with a n^de jumpsuit and matching boots.
In a clip shared from the event, Kardashian expressed her pride in being part of such a special night, joined on stage by Zoe Saldana, who attended with her husband Marco Perego Saldana, and Olivia Wilde.
Salma Hayek was honored with the prestigious Giving Tree Award during the ceremony.
Expressing her gratitude, Hayek mentioned her admiration for the organization, stating, “I can’t tell you how thrilled I am that you guys included me in this so very special night.
I’m such a big fan of this organization.
I have a lot of respect for it.”
Notably absent from the gala was Meghan Markle, who had not received an invitation.
Even Katherine McPhee, the wife of Harry’s surrogate father, was in attendance.
This adds to a series of unfortunate events for Meghan, including missing the Grammy Awards and Leo’s birthday celebration.
It must sting a little for Meghan, as this high-profile charitable event aligns with her interests.
However, for reasons unknown, she was not included.
While Meghan and Harry did volunteer for a Baby to Baby event in August 2020, their involvement was brief, lasting only 15 minutes.
They posed for pictures and left shortly after.
Although they distributed backpacks to children and people in cars during the Covid period, they were never associated with the event again.
It appears that if Meghan wants to be part of such occasions, she will need to contribute significant funds, which may currently be beyond their means.
Emma Greed, a member of the Baby to Baby board, has close ties to the Kardashian-Jenner family through various collaborations, including Good American with Khloe, Skims with Kim, and Safely with Kris.
Given this connection, it is unlikely that Meghan will be welcomed into the organization unless Emma sees it as a favorable opportunity.
Upon learning about the gala, one might have wondered if Meghan had found a way to secure an invitation.
However, the organization already boasts a multitude of female celebrities involved, leaving little room for Meghan to share the stage with another woman.
In conclusion, the 2023 Baby to Baby Gala brought together an array of Hollywood’s leading women from different corners of the entertainment industry.
While some familiar faces graced the event, Meghan Markle found herself excluded.
As the charity work aligns with her interests, it remains a mystery as to why she was not included.
Perhaps future endeavors or financial contributions could open doors for her, but for now, Meghan will have to watch from the sidelines as these influential women come together to celebrate their charitable efforts.