Aishwarya Rai Gets Fat Shamed For Her Look At Paris Fashion Week, 'Hiding Herself In Black'
Aishwarya Rai graced the Paris Fashion Week runway, wearing Yara Shoemaker's couture with a custom-made velvet cape.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleAishwarya Rai Bachchan is the queen of fashion, and there are no second thoughts about it. She proved the same recently at the L’Oréal Paris’ Le Défilé 'Express Your Worth' showcase for Paris Fashion Week 2026. The diva walked the runway at Place Joffre against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower and École Militaire.
Aishwarya Rai exudes elegance at Paris Fashion Week
Aishwarya Rai turned heads as she walked the ramp in Paris. The event featured celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Mika Abdalla, Philippine Leroy Beaulieu, Jane Fonda, Kristen Bell, Simone Ashley and a few others. Aishwarya looked stunning in an all-black custom ensemble from Syrian luxury label Yara Shoemaker’s Fall/Winter 2026-27 couture collection.
Her stunning ensemble featured a long velvet cape covered in pearl and crystal embellishments, adding extra drama to her overall look. Not just this, the dark velvet gown featured three-dimensional fringe embroidery. However, Aishwarya’s burgundy-red hair colour added a striking touch to her look.
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Wearing a tiara, the former Miss World kept her makeup royal with kohled eyes and red lipstick. Apart from her overall look, it was Aishwarya’s confidence that did all the talking as rather than keeping her look subtle, the diva walked the ramp like a queen.
As soon as Aishwarya's glimpses went viral, they received mixed reviews. Some hailed her beauty; others fat-shamed the actress. Many social media users even questioned her outfit choice. One of the users wrote, "WTH is this belly doing." Another commented, "She definitely needs to change her style of clothing." A third user pointed out at her attire and penned, "Fat Aishwarya...hiding herself in black."
Aishwarya Rai’s grand appearance at the Cannes Film Festival after L’Oréal Paris missed her poster
Aishwarya Rai made a grand appearance at Cannes 2026, choosing designer Amit Aggarwal. To make the Bollywood diva’s appearance stand out, Amit designed 'Luminara', a customised gown centred around the idea of light in motion. The outfit showcased a sculpted blue mermaid-style gown. The attire explored the idea of light, energy, movement, and force. Complementing her striking outfit was a light, shimmering dupatta, which added an elegant touch to her ensemble.
For her second appearance at Cannes, Aishwarya Rai donned a blush-pink gown featuring a strapless, corseted bodice. Designed by Sophie Couture, the gown featured Fortuny pleating and Swarovski-crystal floral 3D embellishments. The attire also featured a sheer, flowy cape. With side-parted hair and subtle makeup comprising blushed cheeks and pink lips, the diva completed her look.
Before the opening ceremony of Cannes 2026, L’Oréal faced huge backlash when the brand missed Aishwarya Rai’s poster and used Alia’s instead. Coincidentally, L’Oréal Paris’ Instagram account posted a video showing large promotional posters being unfurled at Hotel Martinez in Cannes. The clip featured posters of Alia Bhatt, Viola Davis, Eva Longoria, and Helen Mirren, among others.
However, amid the posters of various celebs, Aishwarya Rai’s absence sparked a controversy among her fans. The actress has been the face of L’Oréal for more than two decades, and her missing poster triggered backlash from angry fans, who quickly expressed their disappointment. One of the users penned, “No matter how many ambassadors (even 100 alias) L’Oréal signs, none of them can match the timeless elegance and commanding presence that Aishwarya brings and that holds true even today.”
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