Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Simone Ashley Reunite Warmly at L'Oréal Paris' Le Défilé 2026

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Hollywood actor Simone, Ashley shared. warm moments at L'Oréal Paris' Le Défilé 2026 during Paris Fashion Week. The two actors, among the brand's global ambassadors, were seen greeting each other warmly, holding hands, and posing together backstage.

Simone, a long-time ambassador for L'Oréal Paris, is reuniting with fellow ambassadors Aishwarya, Eva Longoria, Kendall Jenner, and Cara Delevingne for the third consecutive year. According to insiders, these informal gatherings backstage are a highlight of the campaign, as the tight schedules of the models often leave little time for socializing throughout the year.

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This year's reunion promises to be a welcome respite, with Simone having gained valuable experience from her previous stints with the brand.

Aishwarya was last seen on the big screen in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: II in 2023. There, she played dual roles, including Nandini. The actor has not had another theatrical release since the film.

She has, however, continued to make prominent international appearances. Aishwarya attended the Cannes Film Festival in 2025. There, she appeared on the red carpet in looks by Manish Malhotra and Gaurav Gupta.

Simone is best known for playing Kate Sharma in the Netflix series Bridgerton, a role that brought her international recognition. Before that, she appeared as Olivia Hanan in Sex Education. Her film credits include The Little Mermaid.

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Picture This, and The Devil Wears Prada 2, in which she plays Amari, an assistant to Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly. The sequel also stars Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci.

Simone expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to express her creativity and work with a variety of creatives she admires. The experience is seen as a positive reinforcement of her passion for her craft.