Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Aishwarya Rai’s Paris Runway Sparks Debate Over Body Shaming
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked in a fashion show in Paris for L’Oréal Paris.
She shared the runway with several famous actors and models.
She wore a decorated velvet cape, a crown and red lipstick.
She also greeted the audience with a flying kiss, a namaste and a heart gesture.
Many fans praised her and called her a queen.
Some people online instead made unkind comments about her body, age and appearance.
A few even asked if she was pregnant or suggested weight-loss medicine.
This was similar to criticism she received after having her daughter and appearing at Cannes in 2012.
The story has renewed discussion about why actresses are judged so much by their looks.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked for L’Oréal Paris at Paris Fashion Week in September 2026.
She appeared alongside Viola Davis, Kristen Bell, Simone Ashley, Eva Longoria and Kendall Jenner.
Her custom embellished velvet cape, crown, red lipstick and runway gestures drew attention.
Some social media users questioned her weight, age and appearance, including whether she was pregnant and whether she should use Ozempic.
Fans and public figures defended her, renewing discussion about the scrutiny faced by actresses’ bodies as they age.
- Who
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, L’Oréal Paris and fellow participants including Viola Davis, Kristen Bell, Simone Ashley, Eva Longoria and Kendall Jenner.
- What
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked at L’Oréal Paris’ ‘Express Your Worth’ show and received both praise and body-focused criticism online.
- When
- September 2026, during Paris Fashion Week.
- Where
- Paris, at L’Oréal Paris’ ‘Express Your Worth’ show.
- Why
- The reaction renewed debate about body-shaming and age-related scrutiny of actresses.
Supporters
Critics and Trolls
Assessment of the runway appearance
Supporters
Fans praised Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s confidence, runway presence and return to the Paris runway, calling her a queen.
Critics and Trolls
Some social media users focused on her weight, appearance and whether her body had changed.
Age and body expectations
Supporters
Supporters and public figures condemned the idea that a woman’s body is public property and rejected pressure on actresses to remain slim and youthful.
Critics and Trolls
Some commenters judged Aishwarya against expectations that actresses should maintain a younger or slimmer appearance.
Styling choices
Supporters
Many viewers admired her embellished cape, crown, red lipstick and overall confidence.
Critics and Trolls
Some users criticized the voluminous outfit and red hair or said they would have preferred a different look.
- Event
- L’Oréal Paris’ ‘Express Your Worth’ show
- Date
- September 2026
- Location
- Paris Fashion Week
- Age
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was 52
- Outfit
- A custom embellished velvet cape by Syrian luxury label Yara Shoemaker
- Styling
- Styled by Mohit Rai with a crown and red lipstick
- Online reaction
- Fans praised her confidence, while some users criticized her weight, age and appearance
- Earlier controversy
- She faced similar criticism after appearing at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival following the birth of her daughter
