Meanwhile, Kevin Costner distanced himself from the royal couple, and Meghan attracted negative attention during her appearance at a glamorous fundraiser hosted by the Hollywood star. The event, which took place on a Friday night at the Santa Barbara Polo Field, featured Prince Harry and Meghan mingling with a star-studded crowd, including the likes of Oprah Winfrey, who famously interviewed them in 2021.
Meghan was expected to give a speech as she reached out to take the microphone, but it did not happen, leading to her withdrawing her hand. Some dismissed this microphone incident, suggesting that people should give her some understanding.
However, Lady Campbell, an insider, shared a different perspective, asserting that Kevin Costner had deliberately distanced himself from Meghan and barely acknowledged her existence at the event. According to her, the American icon displayed clear disdain and reluctance, as he seemed put off by Meghan's presence. Lady Campbell claimed that Costner, typically a team player and an affable individual, showed evident displeasure each time he encountered Meghan.
The event attracted several other notable celebrities, including Ellen DeGeneres, Maroon 5, and, notably, Katy Perry's parents. Maroon 5 capped off the evening with an electrifying performance in front of an enthusiastic audience. Lead singer Adam Levine took the opportunity to express gratitude to the First Responders for their bravery and dedication.
It's worth mentioning that Kevin Costner reportedly invested a substantial amount of money to ensure the participation of various stars in the event, with the exception of the Sussex couple. This led to speculations that the couple might not have been initially on the guest list.
During the event, two tall bodyguards accompanied many of the attending celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Maroon 5, and Katy Perry's parents. This security measure raised suspicions that Kevin Costner aimed to safeguard his guests from potential interference by fame seekers like Meghan Markle. The idea was to prevent any gossip stories from being secretly recorded and leaked to tabloids.
It's notable that the Sussexes, who recently lost their lucrative Spotify deal, were not invited to certain high-profile events, including the Obama's birthday party and the Met Gala. Meghan also faced a notable snub when some A-list celebrities declined invitations to Prince Archie's fourth birthday party. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were invited but chose not to interact with Meghan. Similarly, Taylor Swift declined an invitation to appear on Harry and Meghan's now-canceled podcast, despite receiving a personal letter from Meghan herself.
