Bridgerton actress Simone Ashley shares selfie with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the Paris Fashion Week 2025, netizens call it ' bestie era'

Simone Ashley later shared a viral behind-the-scenes selfie on Instagram showing the two celebrities posing elegantly in their black outfits while preparing in their vanity space.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is dazzling at the Paris Fashion Week 2025 as she walked the runway for L’Oréal Paris on Monday evening.

The former Miss World, who walked the ramp for the beauty brand, created buzz when she was photographed backstage with Simone Ashley, the star of Bridgerton.

Simone Ashley later shared a viral behind-the-scenes selfie on Instagram showing the two celebrities posing elegantly in their black outfits while preparing in their vanity space.

Fans quickly flooded social media as they couldn't keep calm, witnessing the duo together. A user wrote on X, "Simone Ashley and Aishwarya Rai bestie era." Another fan wrote, "omg look at them!! soft smiles, laced hands, heart stopping energy wrapped in couture." A comment also read, "Simone Ashley and Aishwarya Rai Ohh Rebecca you are so lucky."

Aishwarya, a regular at major international events, arrived in Paris with her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. They were both captured by paparazzi looking effortlessly stylish upon entering their hotel.

The 51-year-old actress chose to wear a sleek suit with wide-legged pants, a white shirt, and a blazer.

She finished the ensemble with traditional black stilettos, which flawlessly combined sophistication and contemporary style. The blazer was especially striking, adorned with striking golden chains hanging from the sides.

Aishwarya looked stunning in an all-black custom outfit created by Manish Malhotra for her runway debut.

Also read: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan dazzles in an all-black Manish Malhotra ensemble at Paris Fashion Week 2025

Since its inception in 2017, the annual L’Oréal Paris fashion event has evolved beyond a standard style show, becoming a platform that champions women’s empowerment, inclusivity, and the fusion of global cultures.

Meanwhile on the work front, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's last film was Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2, and she has not yet announced her next project.