Among the attendees were the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, rubbing shoulders with fellow celebrities. What made their entrance unique was that they appeared to enter through the back door rather than the main entrance.
Kevin Costner holds the role of Ambassador for "1-8005," 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 Kevin Costner.
Meghan, displaying visible determination, grabbed the microphone as she stepped on stage and then seized the award, prompting her husband to signal to the gentleman with the microphone that his wife was ready to speak. This gentleman happened to be Richard Weston Smith, co-founder, and CEO of "1-8005," who is married to Kristen Cavendish. Kristen Cavendish is also a co-founder and the CEO of "1-8005."
Meghan's last-minute appearance on Costner's stage appeared somewhat abrupt, suggesting a desire for more stage time and attention at the event. Backstage, the couple engaged in conversations with Kevin Costner and senior police and firefighting officials.
It's worth noting that Kevin Costner was overheard speaking to other guests, expressing his difficulty in trying to avoid the couple throughout the event. He mentioned his various attempts to evade them, including hiding behind a pillar, seeking refuge in the restroom, and attempting conversations with others, but they persisted in approaching him.
Notably, he did not mention or thank them in his speech and didn't seem pleased with the last-minute adjustments made for their inclusion.
Sources indicated that Costner's cool attitude toward Meghan Markle during the event stemmed from her uninvited presence, which also explained Meghan's apparent confusion with the awards ceremony script when she joined her husband on stage. Some observers interpreted the couple's behavior as persistent efforts to get selfies with high-profile individuals and post them to create the illusion of having elite connections.
However, the lack of documented relationships with these alleged elites raised doubts about the authenticity of their friendships. In one leaked video, Meghan can be seen attempting to touch Kevin Costner to gain his attention while he was conversing with Prince Harry. Costner, in this instance, chose to ignore Meghan's efforts, which may have left her feeling somewhat humiliated. Meghan then redirected her attention to another man in the vicinity.
