Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Simone Ashley once again shared a beautiful moment at Paris Fashion Week, and their sweet reunion quickly caught the attention of fans. The two actors, who are global ambassadors for L’Oréal Paris, were seen greeting each other warmly backstage at the brand’s Le Défilé 2026.
From holding hands to posing together, Aishwarya and Simone looked genuinely happy to see each other. Their warm interaction gave fans a glimpse of the friendship and bond shared by the L’Oréal Paris ambassadors behind the scenes.
Simone Ashley recently opened up about the reunion and explained why these backstage moments mean so much to her. Speaking to Variety India, she said that the ambassadors do not get many opportunities to spend time together during the year, which makes meeting again in Paris even more special.
“I think it’s the moments we have backstage when we see each other. We don’t get to spend much time together throughout the year, so it’s always really nice when we’re reunited and can catch up with each other. It’s so exciting,” Simone said.
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The actor also spoke about returning to the L’Oréal Paris runway for the third time. She admitted that she now knows a little more about what to expect but is still excited for the event, calling it “one of the most fun days of the year.”
Simone was joined by several other global ambassadors at the Paris event, including Eva Longoria, Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne. However, her reunion with Aishwarya became one of the most talked-about moments from backstage.
Videos from the event soon went viral on social media. In one of the clips, Aishwarya warmly greeted Simone with kisses before taking a seat beside her. The two were later seen holding hands and chatting while dressed in black outfits.
Their bond was visible once again during the final runway walk, when the two walked together holding hands. Fans were quick to notice the affectionate interaction, with many praising the beautiful friendship between the two stars.
For Simone, being part of such an international fashion event is also about creativity and getting the opportunity to work with artists she admires. Talking about what these opportunities mean to her, she said that she feels privileged to express her creativity and collaborate with different creatives.
Simone is best known internationally for playing Kate Sharma in Netflix’s Bridgerton. She previously appeared as Olivia Hanan in Sex Education. Her film credits include The Little Mermaid, Picture This and The Devil Wears Prada 2, where she plays Amari, an assistant to Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly.
Meanwhile, Aishwarya continues to remain one of India’s most recognisable faces on the global fashion stage. She was last seen on the big screen in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: II in 2023, where she played dual roles, including the iconic Nandini.
Although she has not had another theatrical release since then, Aishwarya has continued to make major international appearances. She attended the Cannes Film Festival in 2025 and once again made headlines with her fashion choices.
At Paris Fashion Week 2026, Aishwarya closed L’Oréal Paris’ Le Défilé in a dramatic black couture look by Yara Shoemaker. She also surprised fans with a striking burgundy-red hair colour.
But among all the glamorous moments from Paris, her sweet reunion with Simone Ashley stood out for many fans. Their smiles, hand-holding and effortless comfort with each other showed that sometimes the most memorable fashion-week moments happen away from the spotlight, backstage.
