At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan captivated the red carpet in a regal white saree, accessorised with a bold red emerald necklace and, notably, bright red sindoor, marking a powerful visual statement amid ongoing speculation about her marriage.

Fans erupted with cheers as she arrived, her grace and poise met with admiration. The sindoor, a first for Aishwarya at Cannes, was widely seen as a personal and symbolic response to persistent divorce rumours with husband Abhishek Bachchan.

The couple, married for 18 years as of April 2025, has faced scrutiny due to sporadic appearances and limited joint social media activity. However, they’ve subtly countered the gossip, most recently through a family photo Aishwarya shared for their anniversary, radiating unity and warmth.

Professionally, Aishwarya last appeared in Ponniyin Selvan: II, while Abhishek starred in the Amazon Prime series Be Happy. Their Cannes moment adds another chapter to Aishwarya’s iconic Cannes legacy, not just in fashion but in gracefully navigating public narratives.