Simone Ashley and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan left fans in a whirlwind with a heart-warming backstage encounter at Paris Fashion Week. On September 29, the Bridgerton actress took to social media to post a cute update with the legendary Indian actress, a poignant moment of reunion between two generations of international talent. The backstage interaction was at the Le Défilé: Liberté, Egalité, Sororité – “You’re Worth It” L’Oréal Paris Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris.
Both women strutted their stuff down the catwalk at the celebrity-filled fashion show, representing empowerment and worldwide sisterhood. For Indian-born Simone, it was almost a fan moment. She has in the past spoken about how much she loves Indian film, so this meeting with Aishwarya Rai—a worldwide ambassador of Indian cinema—is that much more special.
At the same time, fans are waiting patiently for a highly anticipated selfie of Aishwarya Rai with Eva Longoria, Gillian Anderson, and Heidi Klum. The four were seen taking the photo together outside the venue where the show was being held but the picture has yet to appear on social media.
Simone Ashley became a global sensation playing Kate Sharma in Bridgerton Season 2, opposite Jonathan Bailey’s Lord Anthony Bridgerton. Their chemistry received huge acclaim and saw them as one of the most popular on-screen couples in recent memory. Although she had a role in F1: The Movie with Brad Pitt, her scene ended up being cut. Her latest screen role was in Picture This opposite Anoushka Chadha and Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and she is also working on her first music album.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who was recently seen in Ponniyin Selvan: I and II (2022–2023), continues to shine worldwide, effortlessly bridging Indian film and global fashion.
#SimoneAshley shares a selfie with #AishwaryaRaiBachchan in her Insta story pic.twitter.com/KlHPuK5YNm
— Love you Aishwarya (@LoveUaish) September 29, 2025
