US actress Eva Longoria (L) and Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrive for the screening of the film "Histoires de la nuit" (The Birthday Party) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 22, 2026. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)

The actor completed the look with a sheen dupatta, soft loose curls, pink-toned makeup, red lipstick and diamond-studded jewellery with blue stones.

In the evening, Aishwarya changed into a pastel pink gown with floral detailing and a flowing sheer cape by Sophie Couture for the "Lights On Women's Worth" event, which was also attended by Longoria, Ariana Greenblatt, Amy Jackson and others.

She was accompanied by her 14-year-old daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, who wore a satin red gown with a shimmering cape.

Aishwarya's arrival at the film and fashion gala came after weeks of speculation that had begun on May 10, when L'Oreal Paris posted a promotional video showing giant campaign visuals being mounted on a hotel facade in Cannes ahead of the festival.

Aishwarya and Aaradhya left for Cannes on Thursday and were photographed by the paparazzi at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

US actress Ariana Greenblatt, US actress Eva Longoria and Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrive for the screening of the film "Histoires de la nuit" (The Birthday Party) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France on May 22, 2026. (Photo by Sameer AL-DOUMY / AFP)