Aishwarya Rai handles wardrobe mishap with grace at Cannes 2025; watch

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan once again proved her timeless poise and grace at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival when a minor wardrobe mishap unfolded on the red carpet. 

The incident occurred during her second appearance at the prestigious event and was quickly resolved, earning her admiration from fans worldwide.

The Mishap: Helen Mirren Steps on Aishwarya’s Cape

While posing alongside British actor Helen Mirren and model Cara Delevingne on the red carpet, Aishwarya's elegant cape was accidentally stepped on by Helen. The pressure caused the cape to slip from Aishwarya’s shoulders down to her elbow, momentarily interrupting the photo session.

Despite the unexpected hiccup, Aishwarya remained calm. With a warm smile and composed demeanor, she swiftly readjusted her cape and resumed posing, exuding professionalism throughout.

I'm ded
Aishwarya Rai stole the showpic.twitter.com/GYqK0nPuaL

— Mr. Sushi (@Barasimgha) May 22, 2025

Helen’s Apology and Aishwarya’s Response

A video of the moment circulating on social media shows Helen Mirren immediately offering an apology upon realizing her mistake. Aishwarya responded with grace, accepting the apology with a smile, showcasing her dignified handling of the situation.

Social Media Reacts

Fans were quick to praise Aishwarya’s reaction. One user commented, “Wow, she handled it with grace,” while another said, “Thank you Helen, your scarf stumble was the real Cannes hero move… she cleared the way for Aishwarya Rai’s black dress to steal the show.”

Aishwarya’s Stunning Second Look at Cannes

For her second red carpet appearance, Aishwarya wore a custom Gaurav Gupta creation titled ‘Heiress of a Clam’. The look featured a striking black velvet gown adorned with intricate gold and silver beadwork, paired with a handwoven ivory Banarasi brocade cape inscribed with a Sanskrit shloka. The cape was crafted in Varanasi, celebrating Indian heritage.

She styled her hair in classic side-parted waves and completed her look with a bold red lip, drop earrings, and floral diamond rings. Aishwarya was accompanied by her daughter Aaradhya during the outing, adding a heartwarming touch to the glamorous affair.

 

 

 

 

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