Meghan Markle made quite the entrance at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Gala, but one detail stood out—she wore a familiar red Carolina Herrera gown. Familiar, because it’s the same dress she donned at a 2021 gala in New York. Perhaps Meghan is trying to show the world she’s relatable by recycling her wardrobe. Strutting down the red carpet hand in hand with Alliance of Moms founder Kelly McKee Zajfen, Meghan was ready to dazzle.
However, despite her efforts to shine, one thing was noticeably absent—her presence in any Instagram photos shared by Jimmy Kimmel’s wife, Molly McNearney. Not only was Meghan left out of the inner circle, but there’s almost no photographic evidence that she even attended the event.
The gala, hosted by Jordana Brewster and Lisa Joyner, honored a range of genuinely beloved figures like television producer Chuck Lorre, boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard and his wife Bernadette, and other big names. The guest list read like a who’s who of Hollywood, featuring stars such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Kaley Cuoco, and even Demi Lovato, who performed at the event.
But here's where things get interesting: Kelly Zajfen, who walked the red carpet alongside Meghan, shared photos from Molly McNearney's Instagram account, and guess who was missing from every single one? That's right—Meghan Markle. Maybe Jimmy and Molly were too focused on the real cause—children's healthcare—to worry about Meghan’s usual flair for spectacle.
Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney have been longtime advocates for children's healthcare, especially given their personal connection through their son’s heart condition. For them, this event wasn’t just another red carpet opportunity; it was a genuine mission. And let’s not forget, Jimmy Kimmel has poked fun at Prince Harry in the past, so it’s unlikely he would go out of his way to put on a fake smile just because Meghan Markle showed up.
There’s also Jennifer Aniston to consider. Jimmy and Molly are great friends with her, and it’s no secret that Aniston isn’t particularly fond of Meghan.
As for Meghan’s red carpet appearance, the photos tell an interesting story. She was pictured gripping Kelly Zajfen’s arm tightly, almost like a child holding onto a toy from a yard sale. Even though Meghan had Kelly’s hand in hers, her attention was entirely focused on the cameras. There wasn’t much warmth or camaraderie, but Meghan did give a flawless mannequin impression—pose and smile for the camera, but don’t really engage with the people around you.
Speaking of Kelly Zajfen, she looked like the true star of the night, effortlessly polished and outshining Meghan. Her hair and makeup were on point, and she had a vibe all her own. Meanwhile, Meghan seemed almost bewildered, as if she couldn’t quite understand why the spotlight wasn’t solely on her.
It seems Meghan didn’t get the red carpet domination she might have envisioned. Instead, she spent the night in a sort of invisible status, thanks to Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney. Meghan may have shown up to play the lead, but it appears that Jimmy, Molly, and the rest of the A-list crowd skipped over her in the evening’s script.
