Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s first look from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival has surfaced online, drawing attention for its royal blue palette and dramatic styling. Her appearance at Cannes came amid online discussion over whether she would attend the film festival.

In a video shared by Diet Sabya on Instagram, the actor is seen posing for the camera and blowing flying kisses in an embellished gown, which featured sharp structure, rich colors and statement accessories. The video also shows Aishwarya at a day-long event with other L’Oréal ambassadors. Different pictures and videos from the red carpet have also surfaced online.

Her appearance at Cannes came amid online discussion over whether she would attend the film festival.

See her look here:

Aishwarya Rai’s first Cannes appearance

For her first trip to Cannes this year, Aishwarya wore an Amit Aggarwal gown with a plunging neckline and structured, feather-like detailing on the shoulders. She paired it with matching satin gloves, a sapphire necklace and statement rings. Her makeup stayed in a soft glam space with bold eyes and pink lips, while her hair was styled in long waves with a side sweep and burgundy tones. She was styled by Mohit Rai.

The styling gave the look an Old Hollywood feel, while the gown leaned toward a more futuristic aesthetic.

In an official statement, the designer said, “Aishwarya has always approached Cannes with a strong sense of individuality and evolution. With Luminara, Mohit and I wanted to create something that felt less like a garment and more like an energy field around her. The piece explores the idea of ​​light as power, movement and transformation; while also honoring the extraordinary luminosity she has shone on the global stage for decades.”

Arrival in Cannes after online discussion

Earlier in the day, Aishwarya along with her daughter Aaradhya arrived at Hotel Martínez in Cannes on Friday. The hotel was already at the center of online conversation recently when fans noticed she was missing from shots of the Cannes-related L’Oréal Paris campaign. Instead, it featured ambassadors including Alia Bhatt, Viola Davis, Eva Longoria and Helen Mirren.

Her absence from posters displayed at Hotel Martínez led to questions online whether she had been left out and whether this meant she would not be attending the event. Later, Lo Oral responded to the criticism by calling Aishwarya a living legend.

a cannes regular

Aishwarya has long been one of the most recognizable Indian faces at Cannes. She first appeared at the festival for the premiere in 2002 Devdas With Shahrukh Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali. She returned the following year as global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris and has been a regular at Cannes ever since.

Her first Cannes 2026 look has now been revealed, fans are clearly ready for what’s to come next.