Meghan Markle attends Variety Power of Women event on Nov. 16, 2023.Photo:Robin L Marshall/FilmMagic
Robin L Marshall/FilmMagic
Meghan Marklehad a stylish night out atVariety’s Power of Women gala!
The Duchess of Sussex, 42,stepped out solofor the Los Angeles event on Thursday, marking a full-circle moment afterbeing namedone ofVariety’s Power of Women honorees in 2022. Last year’s celebration was held on Sept. 28, and Meghandid not attendfollowing the death ofQueen Elizabethon Sept. 8.
The Duchess of Sussex has worn trendy one-shoulder dresses for two awards ceremonies before. While she was pregnant withPrince Archie, Meghan wore a black asymmetrical Givenchy gown to the British Fashion Awards in London in December 2018. She presented her wedding dress designerClare Waight Kellerwith theBritish Designer of the Year awardduring the surprise appearance, and the two shared a sweet hug on stage.
Meghan Markle at The Fashion Awards in 2018; Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the NAACP Image Awards Show in 2022.Joe Maher/BFC/Getty; Earl Gibson III/Shutterstock
Joe Maher/BFC/Getty; Earl Gibson III/Shutterstock
While Prince Harry, 39, did not attend the Power of Women event in L.A. on Thursday night, Meghanaffectionately referencedher husband during an interview on the red carpet. WhenVariety’s senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson asked Meghan what’s driving her new projects in the entertainment space, the Duchess of Sussex mentioned positive content and said Prince Harry was “loving it too.”
Meghan Markle attends Variety’s Power of Women event on Nov. 16, 2023.Unique Nicole/WireImage
Unique Nicole/WireImage
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“Things that make people feel, I was going to say good, but it’s more than that,” she said. Things that make peoplefeelsomething. And feel a sense of community. We have so many exciting things on the slate.”
“I can’t wait until we can announce them. Just really proud of what we’re creating,” she added.
The Duchess of Sussex’s appearance at the gala came as a shock to everyone on the red carpet. During the ceremony, Meghan stood and clapped for all the honorees and their presenters.
“She kept intently focused on the program the whole time and didn’t seem to talk to anyone at her table,” says an onlooker.
This year’sPower of Women honoreesareFantasia Barrino,Billie Eilish,Lily GladstoneandCarey Mulligan. LuckyChap co-foundersMargot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara were awarded the Producer of the Year award.
Meghan Markle at the Variety Power of Women event on Nov. 16, 2023.Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images
Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images
source: people.com
