Paris: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan brought regal glamour to Paris Fashion Week on Monday, September 28, as she walked the runway for L’Oreal Paris at the iconic Place Joffre beneath the Eiffel Tower. The actor commanded attention in a dramatic velvet ensemble and a striking new hair colour, embracing the show’s empowering theme, ‘Walk Your Worth’.
Aishwarya, who has been associated with L’Oreal Paris for years, was among the leading faces at the latest edition of the beauty brand’s Le Defile. Her appearance placed her alongside an international line-up of actors, models and entertainers, including Kendall Jenner, Eva Longoria, Celine Dion, Viola Davis, Jane Fonda and Simone Ashley.
The actor’s latest Paris Fashion Week appearance quickly became a talking point on social media, with photographs and videos from the runway circulating widely among fans.
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Aishwarya Rai makes a regal runway appearance
For the showcase, Aishwarya opted for a dramatic velvet creation designed by Yara Shoemaker. The ensemble was styled to give the actor a distinctly regal appearance, complemented by a vibrant pop of colour in her hair.
Walking confidently along the runway, Aishwarya represented L’Oreal Paris as one of the brand’s long-standing ambassadors. Her presence at Le Defile added an Indian star to an event designed around the idea of celebrating individuality and self-worth.
The theme of the show, ‘Walk Your Worth’, also formed the central message of the L’Oreal Paris presentation. The event brought together ambassadors from different generations and backgrounds, with each celebrity bringing her own style and personality to the runway.
Aishwarya’s appearance was particularly notable for the way the styling combined traditional ideas of royalty with a contemporary fashion presentation.
Aishwarya and Celine Dion share a viral moment
One of the most memorable moments from the event came when Aishwarya shared the stage with Celine Dion.
Videos from the show captured the two stars holding hands before sharing a warm hug and a kiss. They were also seen breaking into an impromptu dance on stage, creating one of the evening’s most widely shared moments.
The interaction quickly attracted attention online, with fans celebrating the meeting of the two international stars.
Aishwarya was also seen interacting with Eva Longoria backstage. In a video from the dressing room, the actor shared a warm embrace with Longoria while the latter was being styled for the show.
The interactions added to the celebratory atmosphere surrounding the event and gave fans a glimpse of the camaraderie between the L’Oreal Paris ambassadors away from the runway.
Fans hail Aishwarya’s ‘queen era’
Clips and photographs of Aishwarya’s runway appearance began circulating across social media shortly after the show.
Fans praised her appearance and her long-standing association with international fashion events. Several social media users described her as “Royalty herself”, while others shared phrases such as “Once a Queen, forever a Queen” while reacting to the photographs and videos.
The response also reflected Aishwarya’s enduring popularity internationally. Over the years, the actor has become a familiar presence at major global fashion and entertainment events, particularly through her association with L’Oreal Paris and her appearances at the Cannes Film Festival.
Her latest appearance at Paris Fashion Week once again placed her in the spotlight alongside some of the biggest names from the international fashion and entertainment industries.
Aishwarya attends Paris event with daughter Aaradhya
Earlier in the day, Aishwarya was seen in Paris greeting fans and posing for selfies. She was accompanied by her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan.
The appearance offered fans a more personal glimpse of the actor before she took to the runway. Images and videos of the mother-daughter duo in the French capital also circulated online.
Aishwarya’s presence at the Paris event comes after another high-profile year of international appearances. The actor was also seen at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, continuing her long association with the global film and fashion circuit.
Her appearances at Cannes and Paris Fashion Week have helped maintain her visibility on international red carpets and fashion runways, where she continues to represent Indian cinema and global beauty brands.
Aishwarya’s association with L’Oreal Paris
Aishwarya has been associated with L’Oreal Paris for several years and has represented the brand at major international events.
Her participation in Le Defile is part of that long-running association. The event brings together the beauty company’s ambassadors for a runway presentation that combines fashion, beauty and entertainment.
The latest edition featured a particularly diverse international line-up, with established stars sharing the runway with younger actors and models.
For Aishwarya, the Paris Fashion Week appearance once again provided an opportunity to combine her film-star persona with her long-standing role as a global beauty ambassador.
Aishwarya Rai’s last theatrical release
While Aishwarya continues to make appearances at major international events, her last theatrical release was Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: II.
The period epic featured Aishwarya alongside Vikram, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, Jayaram, Prabhu, R Sarathkumar, Sobhita Dhulipala, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman and R Parthiban in key roles.
The film served as the second instalment of Mani Ratnam’s adaptation of Kalki Krishnamurthy’s acclaimed historical novel. Aishwarya played dual roles in the film, including Nandini and Mandakini Devi.
Since then, her public appearances have continued to attract considerable attention, particularly at international fashion and film events.