The Duchess of Sussex dazzles on the red carpet at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Gala, spending a night filled with heartfelt moments and support for a noble cause.
- Oct 7, 2024
AceShowbiz - On October 5, Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle, 43, attended the biannual Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala, mesmerizing the audience in a striking red Carolina Herrera gown. Meghan was seen walking the red carpet hand-in-hand with Alliance of Moms founder Kelly Mckee Zajfen, all while her husband, Prince Harry, was away in Lesotho, Africa, engaged with his charity, Sentebale.
Renowned for her elegant fashion choices and typically sleek hairstyles, Meghan opted for a more relaxed, boho look with beachy waves, enhancing her natural California glow. This was a significant shift from her usual polished updos and structured curls.
Meghan's connection to Children's Hospital Los Angeles is deeply personal. In a social media interview at the event, she described the hospital as the "best place in the world" for children to receive treatment.
"Oh my goodness, the work they do at Children's Hospital L.A. is otherworldly," she said. "No one wants to be in a position where you need to go to a place like this, but if you have to, the best place in the world you could go would be Children's Hospital L.A."
Throughout the evening, Meghan mingled with guests, taking photos with families and young patients, engaging with hospital staff, and capturing selfies with nurses. She even shared a touching moment with a young boy, joking, "It's past your bedtime for sure," as she smiled and chatted with his family.
The gala featured a star-studded lineup with appearances by Jamie Lee Curtis, Kaley Cuoco, Colin Hanks, Jimmy Kimmel, Sky and Mark Hoppus, Al Yankovic, and Demi Lovato, who performed at the event. Host Joy Cryer, television producer Chuck Lorre, and former boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard, along with his wife Bernadette, were also in attendance.
While Prince Harry was in Lesotho discussing the HIV/AIDS crisis, Meghan stayed back in Montecito, California, focusing on her upcoming Netflix show and lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The couple's evolving individual ventures highlight a "twin-track approach," as noted by their close friends, with Harry focused on his charity work and Meghan on her entrepreneurial endeavors.
As the night came to a close, Meghan made her exit through a side door, yet took the time to greet and chat with anyone who approached her. Her presence and genuine interactions left an indelible mark on the attendees, solidifying her commitment to supporting worthy causes and her compassionate connection to the community.
