The wait is finally over for fans of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Often hailed as the ultimate Cannes queen, the actress is now officially headed to the Cannes Film Festival 2026 as the prestigious event gears up for its grand closing ceremony on May 23.

The wait is finally over for fans of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Often hailed as the ultimate Cannes queen, the actress is now officially headed to the Cannes Film Festival 2026 as the prestigious event gears up for its grand closing ceremony on May 23.

Ever since the festival began on May 12 with major celebrity appearances, including Alia Bhatt’s much-talked-about opening ceremony appearance, fans were eagerly wondering whether Aishwarya would attend this year’s edition. Unlike previous years, the actress had remained completely silent about her Cannes plans, keeping the anticipation alive till the very end.

Now, as the festival nears its conclusion, Aishwarya was finally spotted leaving Mumbai late at night on May 21 along with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. The actress is expected to walk the iconic Cannes red carpet during the closing ceremony, adding her timeless glamour and signature elegance to the final moments of this year’s festival.

For her airport appearance, Aishwarya embraced a striking all-black aesthetic that perfectly balanced sophistication with power dressing. The actress reportedly wore a structured black blazer paired with matching trousers from designer Dhruv Kapoor’s Fall/Winter 2026-27 collection.