Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan returned to Paris Fashion Week as a longtime global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris, walking the runway at the ninth edition of Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris. While her striking ensemble and bold hair transformation turned heads on the catwalk, it was her backstage reunion with Bridgerton star Simone Ashley that captured the hearts of fans worldwide.
Behind-the-scenes footage and viral videos from the event show Aishwarya warmly greeting Simone with affectionate kisses before sitting beside her. Dressed in coordinating black ensembles, the two held hands while chatting and posing together for photographs. The warmth continued onto the runway, where the duo held hands once again during the show’s grand final walk.
Fans Gush Over ‘Sisterly Vibes’
Social media was quickly flooded with praise for the two stars. Fans highlighted the natural warmth between them, with comments celebrating their “sisterly vibes” and calling the interaction a true “girls’ girl moment.”
This is not the first time the two actors have bonded at the annual event. During last year’s Paris Fashion Week, Simone and Aishwarya shared a playful selfie behind the scenes, which generated similar enthusiasm when shared on Instagram.
A Bold Runway Transformation
Styled by celebrity stylist Mohit Rai, Aishwarya commanded the runway in a dramatic black velvet gown complete with a cape. Departing from her classic dark tresses, she debuted a bold red hair color, adding a regal flair to her look. Sharing a photo from the event, Mohit Rai captioned the post: “They said express your worth and we said queen.”
Aishwarya has represented the beauty giant on global stages for years, frequently appearing at both Paris Fashion Week and the Cannes Film Festival.
On the cinema front, Aishwarya was last seen in Mani Ratnam’s 2023 magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II, which earned critical acclaim and grossed over ₹344 crore worldwide. While fans eagerly await her next film announcement, her iconic appearances on international runways continue to solidify her global presence.
