Fans of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan finally got the moment they were waiting for as the actress was spotted leaving for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. After reports claimed she might skip the event this year, the actress was seen at the airport with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, putting all rumours to rest.
The actress once again grabbed attention with her stylish appearance. Dressed in a classy all-black outfit, Aishwarya made her airport look feel no less than a red carpet moment. Social media quickly reacted to her appearance, with many users calling her the “Queen of Cannes” and praising her long-standing connection with the prestigious festival.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Leaves For Cannes 2026 In Style
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was seen at the airport wearing a blazer and matching trousers from designer Dhruv Kapoor’s Fall/Winter 2026-27 collection. She paired the look with Gucci’s Diana bag and Signoria boots, while also carrying a black coat from Lovebirds Studio. Celebrity stylist Mohit Rai styled the complete look.
Accompanying her was daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, who also wore a coordinated black outfit. The mother-daughter duo attracted huge attention from fans and paparazzi present at the airport.
Before entering the airport, Aishwarya smiled warmly, waved at photographers, and posed for pictures, delighting fans gathered outside.
Social media users quickly flooded comment sections with reactions after videos of the actress surfaced online. One user wrote, “Queen of Cannes is finally going.”
Another commented, “Can’t believe L’Oréal replaced this Goddess with Alia Bhatt.”
A third user wrote, “No one can beat Aishwarya at Cannes.”
One more fan commented, “She has lost weight.”
Aishwarya’s Long Cannes Journey
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan first attended the Cannes Film Festival in 2002 alongside Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the premiere of Devdas. Since then, she has represented Indian cinema at the global event almost every year.
At Cannes 2025, the actress impressed fans with a traditional ivory handloom Banarasi saree look. She attended the festival ahead of the premiere of The History of Sound, starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor.
Over the years, Aishwarya has become one of the most recognised Indian faces at Cannes, with fans eagerly waiting for her red carpet appearances every year.
