At the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Alia Bhatt met British-Indian actress Simone Ashley during a L’Oreal promotional event. The event brought together the two global stars on the beautiful French Riviera.
Alia Stuns in Schiaparelli Gown
Alia made her Cannes debut in a striking off-shoulder gown by Schiaparelli. The dress was made from ecru Chantilly lace and decorated with hand-embroidered organza and enamel flowers. Rhea Kapoor styled the look. Alia completed her appearance with a sleek bun, styled edges, and glowing makeup.
Simone Ashley Radiates Elegance
Simone Ashley, known for her role in Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’, wore a timeless Vivienne Westwood outfit. She looked classy and graceful at the event. A sweet moment of Alia and Simone admiring each other went viral. Fan pages shared the video widely, showing the two stars smiling warmly.
Alia Shares a Glimpse Before the Red Carpet
Before walking the red carpet, Alia posted a black-and-white photo on Instagram. She held a hand fan with L’Oreal’s famous slogan, “I’m worth it.” This gave her fans a sneak peek of her look for the night.
Debut Delayed Due to India-Pakistan Tensions
Alia was originally set to attend the Cannes opening ceremony. However, she delayed her travel due to tensions between India and Pakistan. She later confirmed her appearance during her birthday press meet in March.
Alia Excited to Experiment with New Looks
At the press event, Alia said, “This is going to be my first year when I’m going to Cannes. So I’m very nervous and very excited.” She added that she was trying out new makeup styles and tutorials. “My team is like, why don’t we try something you’ve never done before, like blue eyeshadow or pink eyeshadow?” she said.
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