**Duchess Meghan Markle’s Uninvited Appearance Steals Spotlight at Kevin Costner’s Charity Event**

Duchess Meghan Markle caused a stir at a charity event hosted by Kevin Costner, where she made an unexpected entrance through a side door, aiming to engage with the actor but seemingly went unnoticed.

The high-profile event, known as 1-805-LIVE for 2023, was held on September 22 at Costner's Beachfront estate in Santa Barbara, California, drawing a crowd of celebrities and philanthropists, including the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

What made the Duke and Duchess's arrival stand out was their choice to enter through the back door rather than the main entrance, catching many off guard.

Kevin Costner, serving as an Ambassador for 1805, an organization dedicated to supporting first responders with financial aid and mental health services, was the focal point of the fundraiser.

During the event, Prince Harry and Meghan took the stage to present an award to Costner.

Meghan, displaying a determined demeanor, took hold of the microphone as she stepped onto the stage, swiftly grabbing the award, prompting her husband to signal to Richard Weston Smith, the co-founder and CEO of 1805, to provide the microphone for her.

Interestingly, Smith is married to Kristen Cavendish, the blonde lady whom Meghan attempted to take the microphone from, who also serves as a co-founder and CEO of 1805.

Meghan's spontaneous appearance on Costner's stage hinted at a desire for more attention and time in the limelight.

While backstage, the royal couple engaged in discussions with Costner and senior officials from the police and firefighting departments.

Costner, however, was heard expressing his challenges in avoiding interactions with the couple throughout the event, resorting to tactics like hiding behind pillars and engaging in conversations with others to steer clear of them.

The lack of acknowledgment or gratitude from Costner towards Meghan during the event seemed to stem from her uninvited presence, leading to some confusion on Meghan's part during the awards ceremony.

Speculation arose regarding the couple's motives, with some suggesting they were overly eager to capture selfies with high-profile individuals to flaunt their connections.

However, doubts surfaced about the authenticity of their relationships with these alleged elites due to the absence of concrete evidence.

In a leaked video that made its way to the media, Meghan can be seen attempting to gain Costner's attention while he conversed with Prince Harry, only to be ignored by the actor.

This incident may have left Meghan feeling embarrassed, prompting her to shift her focus to another individual at the event.