Cannes 2026: Aishwarya Rai dazzles in ravishing pink gown
What's the story
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the Bollywood superstar, has yet again proved why she's lovingly called the "Queen of Cannes." For her second look at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, she wore a blush pink couture gown by Sophie Couture for L'Oreal Paris's annual initiative, Lights on Women's Worth. She was accompanied by her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, who also looked pretty in a ruby-red gown with a matching cape.
Fashion details
Here's everything about her outfit
The gown had a strapless, corseted bodice with Fortuny pleating and intricate Swarovski crystal floral embellishments in rose gold, copper, and deep mauve tones. The floral detailing cascaded from the bodice down toward the hips, and the satin-silk crepe ensemble was structured with asymmetric ruching around the waist and hips. Fans immediately went gaga over the actor on social media. One fan wrote, "It's been 24 years, and Aishwarya is still owning Cannes," while another said, "This is called aura."
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Aaradhya and Rai Bachchan at Cannes 2026
aishwarya rai and aaradhya bachchan at the cannes l'oreal awards 2026 pic.twitter.com/dybAVjc6Mh
— s (@lostinsfictionn) May 23, 2026
Beauty details
Actor's hair and makeup accentuated her stunning look
Rai Bachchan opted for statement rings on both hands and delicate drop earrings peeking through her hair. Her hair was styled in voluminous waves with a deep side part, highlighting the auburn tones and complementing her face. Her makeup included winged eyeliner, a matte-finish base, and a muted rose-pink lip that perfectly matched the pastel palette of her gown.
First appearance
Earlier, she wowed everyone in an Amit Aggarwal creation
Earlier, Rai Bachchan unveiled her much-awaited first Cannes look in a custom couture creation by Amit Aggarwal. The deep sapphire-blue gown hugged her body before flaring into a structured mermaid silhouette. The ensemble involved over 1,500 hours of handwork! Speaking about the collaboration, Aggarwal said, "Aishwarya has always approached Cannes with...a sense of individuality and evolution." "Mohit Rai (stylist) and I wanted to create something that felt less like a garment and more like an energy field around her."