Will Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Attend Cannes 2026 Closing Ceremony? Brand’s Latest Comment Sparks Buzz

The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival commenced on May 12 and will conclude on May 23. Amidst rumours about Aishwarya skipping the Cannes 2026 event, new details have emerged regarding her participation. It is reported that the actress was unable to travel to France due to unspecified reasons. Cannes has become closely associated with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan among Indians because of her frequent appearances at the festival. Her first appearance was in 2002 when she premiered Devdas alongside Shah Rukh Khan and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Since then, Aishwarya has been a regular at the Cannes Film Festival.

Aishwarya Rai To Attend Cannes 2026?

When she became the face of a global beauty brand, her presence at Cannes turned into an anticipated event for fashion enthusiasts and movie fans alike. Throughout the years, she has graced the red carpet with many unforgettable looks, but her fairy-tale-like Cinderella blue dress designed by Michael Cinco in 2017 remains one of the most iconic. The gown quickly became an internet sensation, and even today, it stands out as one of the most talked-about fashion moments from the festival. In 2018, she once again stole the spotlight with her butterfly-inspired gown. Her impeccable fashion sense at Cannes earned her widespread praise and helped cement her status as one of the most fashionable Indian celebrities to attend the festival.

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This year, rumours suggested that the actress might skip the red carpet. However, a report by Moneycontrol mentions that Aishwarya is expected to appear at the French Riviera very soon. The former beauty queen is reportedly set to attend the closing ceremony of the event on May 23, 2026.

L’Oreal Responds To Aishwarya Rai’s Fan

Amid rising comments calling out the brand, one fan tagged L’Oreal and wrote, “Where is @aishwaryaraibachchan_arb? We only see Aishwarya Rai Bachchan during Cannes. We want to see her more. Her aura is unmatched. Please promote and celebrate her more.” The official L’Oreal Paris account replied, “Year after year, Cannes after Cannes, she never misses.”

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Made History at Cannes

Beyond her popularity among Indian celebrities at Cannes, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also made history by participating in the event. In 2003, she became the first Indian actress to serve on the jury at Cannes, marking a significant milestone for Indian cinema on the global stage. This remains one of Bollywood’s most notable achievements at the Cannes Film Festival.

Indian Celebrities Attending Cannes 2026

Several Indian stars have already graced the Cannes 2026 red carpet, including Alia Bhatt, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Jacqueline Fernandez, Aditi Rao Hydari, Mouni Roy, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and Urvashi Rautela. Rumours also suggest that filmmaker Karan Johar may be attending this year’s event.

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