Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Celine Dion sharing a hug was probably not the moment fans expected from Paris Fashion Week. But the two stars coming together on stage quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the L’Oreal Paris show.
Dion stepped away from the stage during the COVID-19 pandemic and later faced health challenges after being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, according to People.
One fan shared a video of the moment with the caption, “Motherquake”, and the phrase quickly summed up the larger-than-life meeting of the two stars. She later spoke to the audience about the “promise” she had made to her fans to return to performing. Celine Dion, Aishwarya Rai, Simone Ashley, Eva Longoria, Cara Delevingne, Kendall Jenner and other officials during a public show named “Express Your Worth”, organised by French cosmetics group She paired it with a crystal-embellished velvet cape from Yara Shoemaker’s Fall/Winter 2026-2027 couture collection, adding even more drama to the all-black look.
Aishwarya attended L’Oreal Paris’ ‘Express Your Worth’ show, held against the stunning backdrop of the illuminated Eiffel Tower. Dressed in an all-black couture look, the actor joined a line-up that included Jane Fonda and Kendall Jenner, among other L’Oreal Paris ambassadors and celebrities. But it was her sweet interaction with Celine that caught the internet’s attention. Videos from the evening show Aishwarya and Celine sharing a warm hug on stage. Aishwarya was then seen enjoying herself as Celine performed her hit song ‘I’m Alive’. Fans were quick to react to the unexpected crossover, with many focusing on the sheer star power of the moment. Seeing two globally recognised women from different worlds share such an easy, affectionate interaction made the clip stand out among the many glamorous moments from the Paris event. Celine’s appearance at the Paris show also comes at an important moment in her career. The singer recently performed her first full concert in more than six years, marking her return to live performances after a long break. The singer became emotional after taking the stage during her recent concert and was seen in tears. Aishwarya’s fashion choice was hard to miss While her hug with Celine became a talking point. The actor wore a custom creation by Syrian luxury label Yara Shoemaker, styled by celebrity stylist Mohit Rai. Her outfit featured a two-piece black velvet gown with dramatic 3D fringe embroidery. Aishwarya completed the outfit with a diamond-encrusted tiara, diamond rings and pumps. But it wasn’t just the couture that grabbed attention. The actor also debuted fiery red hair for her Paris appearance. Styled in a side parting with soft waves, the new hair colour gave her otherwise dark ensemble a striking contrast. And then came the Celine Dion moment, giving fans another reason to talk about Aishwarya’s Paris appearance long after the runway show ended. You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test Get the latest Lifestyle News and more. Download the TOI app.
