Meghan Markle and Billie Eilish Create an Unbelievable Surprise for Teen Who Lost Everything in L.A. Blaze
Meghan Markle and Billie Eilish sure know how to create unforgettable moments!
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, February 4, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, shared a heartwarming story about how she and the 23-year-old, nine-time Grammy-winning singer teamed up to support a teenage girl who lost everything in the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.
“I was just told something has arrived that I’ve been waiting for,” Meghan said in a selfie video, her excitement palpable as she walked through her home.
When she reached a room, she sighed in relief upon seeing a box filled with merchandise.
Meghan, originally from L.A. and now living in Montecito, explained that about two or three weeks ago, she and her husband, Prince Harry, 40, visited Altadena, California, to see a community devastated by the Eaton Fire, which destroyed many homes.
As she continued, Meghan recounted meeting a mother and her 15-year-old daughter, who were surveying the damage to their home.
“This mom had found a couple of things, and as I was talking to her, I turned around and saw this young woman,” Meghan recalled.
She described how the girl, whose home had burned down, had been desperately searching for a T-shirt she had gotten from a Billie Eilish concert.
In the chaos of evacuation, the teen had left it behind in the washing machine or dryer.
“The washing machine and dryer, unfortunately, were now just ash,” Meghan explained, acknowledging that the loss was devastating.
Not knowing Eilish personally but determined to help, Meghan said she thought of reaching out to people who might have a connection.
“I don’t know Billie Eilish, but I’m going to find a way to get you that shirt,” Meghan said.
She then recorded a voice note, hoping someone could pass it along to the singer.
Joking that she felt “really old,” Meghan expressed immense gratitude, saying, “A huge thank you to Billie Eilish.
This is going to mean so much to her.” She also thanked Maroon 5’s Adam Levine and his wife Behati Prinsloo for helping bring the surprise to life.
Concluding her post, Meghan said, “To everyone showing up in big and small ways to support those impacted by the California fires—thank you so much. I’m going to email her mom now.
Just wanted to share this with you all.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who reside about 90 miles north of Los Angeles, had previously visited Pasadena on January 10 to distribute food and supplies to wildfire victims.
They also welcomed evacuees into their Montecito home and are actively supporting the community through their Archewell Foundation.
On January 13, Meghan made a discreet visit to the Altadena Teen Girls Fire Recovery group, founded by 14-year-old Avery Colvert, which collects essentials for teenage girls affected by the fire. Meghan and Harry have been supporting the initiative through Archewell.
