13
May
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been the undisputed face of Indian cinema at the Cannes Film Festival. However, a major controversy has erupted at the 79th edition of the festival in 2026. Fans are expressing "fury" and disappointment after L’Oréal Paris unveiled its latest global ambassador banners at the iconic Le Martinez Hotel—without Aishwarya. The cosmetic giant displayed six massive posters featuring world-renowned ambassadors. While Bollywood’s Alia Bhatt was prominently featured alongside stars like Eva Longoria, Aishwarya’s absence was immediately felt. Fans quickly took to social media to protest, calling her the "Mother of Cannes" and questioning why a twenty-year legacy…
