The event hosted by Kevin Costner on May 18th was a star-studded affair, featuring Meghan Markle and Prince Harry among other celebrities. Meghan and Harry were seen engaging with first responders backstage at this live charity event. Notable attendees included Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres. At a fundraiser known as "The Last Chance" table, which came with a hefty price tag of $122,000, Prince Harry wore a black outfit, while Meghan donned a monochrome jacket with her hair elegantly tied in a bun.
During the event, Kevin Costner humorously addressed the audience, acknowledging that he often gets asked about the cost and worthiness of the place. He emphasized the deep emotional connection he had to the venue, which held significant sentimental value for him.
Interestingly, during the event, Kevin Costner appeared to ignore Prince Harry's attempt to present him with an award while he was speaking. Meghan, who had been all smiles, suddenly wore a serious expression. In a group photo from the event, Meghan and Harry were pictured alongside various individuals, including Oprah. However, there appeared to be minimal interaction between the Sussexes and the other guests, giving the impression that attendees were actively avoiding Meghan's presence.
While Megan appeared content and even took a selfie with Katy Perry's parents, what set the Sussexes apart was their apparent lack of contribution to the event's fundraising efforts. Despite individual tickets costing $350, Harry and Meghan were conspicuously absent from the donation list on the 1805 website. The event, despite its high-profile nature, was open to the entire community, aiming for inclusivity rather than exclusivity.
On stage, Meghan and Harry received honorary awards from Kevin Costner, but the moment seemed somewhat awkward. Meghan appeared eager to take the microphone and seemed momentarily perplexed before the award presentation. It seemed as though Meghan had prepared a speech at the last minute and was eager to deliver it. They even had their own photographer with them and interacted with various individuals, including an apparent attempt to associate themselves with Bill Simmons.
While the specifics remain unclear, Kevin Costner, who spent much of the event seemingly avoiding the Sussexes, eventually encountered them, leaving him seemingly less than pleased. The situation reached its peak when Meghan appeared to attempt to take over the stage, including the microphones. However, event organizers swiftly intervened, preventing her from doing so.
