Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week 2026 for L’Oréal Paris’ Le Défilé on 28 September. She joined Kendall Jenner, Simone Ashley and other L’Oréal Paris ambassadors at the show in Paris. Aishwarya has been associated with L’Oréal Paris since 2003 and has walked the brand’s Le Défilé runway six times. Her long-running association with the brand and repeated appearances at its Paris runway have become part of her legacy. Le Défilé brings together L’Oréal Paris ambassadors, fashion designers and beauty professionals during Paris Fashion Week. The annual show was first held in 2017. For the 2026 show, Aishwarya wore a velvet ensemble by Yara Shoemaker and appeared with burgundy-red hair. Kendall Jenner and Simone Ashley were among the other names who walked the runway. Celine Dion and Eva Longoria were also part of the event. During the show, Aishwarya was seen with Celine Dion as the two held hands and danced together on the runway. The 2026 edition took place at Place Joffre at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and was presented under the theme “Express Your Worth”. Photos and videos from the event were shared online, with fans reacting to Aishwarya’s appearance. Some users referred to her as “Once a Queen, Forever a Queen”.