The star-studded event included appearances by Meghan and Prince Harry, who were seen engaging with First Responders backstage. Other notable guests included Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres, all gathered for a fundraiser called "The Last Chance," with tickets priced at a hefty $122,000.
Prince Harry and Meghan made their entrance, with Harry dressed in black and Meghan wearing a monochrome jacket, her hair elegantly tied in a bun. During the event, Kevin Costner humorously remarked, "Good afternoon, everyone. I get asked by a lot of friends who don't have manners, 'Kev, how much does this place cost? Is it worth it?' I can only tell you that on a day like today, it is very worth every penny." He shared his deep emotional connection to the venue, emphasizing its sentimental value.
However, what raised eyebrows was Kevin Costner's seeming indifference towards Prince Harry when he attempted to present him with an award during his speech. Meghan, who had been smiling, suddenly adopted a serious expression. In a group photo from the event, Meghan and Harry were pictured alongside various individuals, including Oprah. Notably, there appeared to be limited interaction between the Sussexes and other guests, suggesting that attendees were actively avoiding Meghan's presence.
While Meghan appeared friendly and even took a selfie with Katy Perry's parents, the Sussexes' contribution to the event's fundraising efforts seemed minimal. Although individual tickets cost $350, Harry and Meghan were not listed as donors on the 1805 website. Despite the event's high-profile nature, it aimed to be inclusive rather than exclusive, open to the entire community.
The awkwardness reached its peak when Meghan and Harry were presented with honorary awards on stage by Kevin Costner. Meghan seemed eager to take the microphone, creating a slightly confused moment. It appeared as if Meghan had a last-minute speech prepared and was keen to deliver it. To further emphasize their presence, Meghan and Harry even brought their own photographer and engaged with various individuals, including Bill Simmons.
While Kevin Costner seemed to spend most of the event avoiding the Sussexes, he eventually encountered them, seemingly less than pleased about the situation. The climax of the evening occurred when Meghan appeared to attempt to take over the stage, including the microphones, but was ultimately stopped by event organizers.
The event undoubtedly had its share of unexpected moments, with Meghan and Harry's presence sparking intrigue and mixed reactions among attendees.
