Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Steals Spotlight at Paris Fashion Week with Star Studded Selfie
Aishwarya's Paris selfie with Eva Longoria and Simone Ashley goes viral.
Paris Fashion Week 2025 kicked off with a bang as Bollywood luminary Aishwarya Rai Bachchan reunited with longtime friend and Hollywood actress Eva Longoria, capturing a heartwarming selfie that quickly set social media ablaze. Joined by *Bridgerton* sensation Simone Ashley, *Sex Education* star Gillian Anderson, supermodel Heidi Klum, and rising talent Ariana Greenblatt, the group embodied the event's theme of "Liberté, Égalité, Sororité" (Liberty, Equality, Sisterhood).
Aishwarya, a perennial fixture at the prestigious event, arrived in Paris alongside her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, adding a touch of family warmth to the high-glamour affair. The selfie, shared across platforms, drew an outpouring of love from fans, with comments flooded by heart emojis and exclamations of admiration for the star-studded camaraderie.
The backstage buzz was electric as the ambassadors for L'Oréal Paris—where Aishwarya serves as a global face—gathered for rehearsals ahead of the Women Ready-to-Wear Spring-Summer 2026 show at the iconic Hôtel de Ville on September 29. Simone Ashley, fresh off her role in the upcoming *The Devil Wears Prada 2*, posted an intimate selfie with Aishwarya on her Instagram Stories, tagging the icon with red heart and folded hands emojis.
Fans dubbed the moment the "bestie era," with one X user declaring, "Simone Ashley and Aishwarya Rai, best friends forever!" Another enthused, "Soft smiles, clasped hands, and captivating energy in couture." Aishwarya's genuine charm shone through in candid videos, including a touching interaction where she consoled an emotional fan outside her hotel, wiping away tears and offering a comforting hug— a gesture that further endeared her to admirers worldwide.
Aishwarya commanded the runway in a bespoke Indian sherwani by renowned designer Manish Malhotra, reimagined as a bold androgynous statement that fused tradition with contemporary edge. The ensemble featured 10-inch diamond-embroidered cuffs, described by Malhotra as transforming the sleeve into "modern regalia—part armour, part adornment," symbolizing strength and vulnerability.
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Off the ramp, Aishwarya's bond with Eva Longoria—a recurring highlight at fashion weeks—stole the show once more. The duo's warm embrace and infectious laughter in behind-the-scenes footage underscored their off-screen friendship, which has repeatedly "broken the internet" with similar moments. This crossover with Simone Ashley, an Indian-origin British actress, added a layer of cultural resonance, evoking a "crossover we didn't know we needed," as one fan put it. The group's collective energy during the giant group selfie captured the essence of sorority, turning rehearsals into a joyous prelude to the main event.
Aishwarya's Paris Fashion Week appearance reaffirms her status as a bridge between Bollywood and international cinema. Last seen captivating audiences in Mani Ratnam's epic historical drama *Ponniyin Selvan II*—alongside a stellar cast including Vikram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Trisha Krishnan, Karthi, and Prakash Raj—she continues to balance high-profile endorsements with selective acting roles.
With no immediate projects announced, her runway prowess keeps her in the spotlight, inspiring a new generation while honoring her roots. As the selfies continue to trend, Paris Fashion Week 2025 stands as a testament to Aishwarya's enduring allure and the power of cross-cultural connections in the world of haute couture.
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