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Cannes controversy over missing Aishwarya Rai posters, L'Oreal responds

moviesMay 13, 2026812

L'Oréal Paris omitted Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from several of its new Cannes Film Festival promotional posters displayed during the festival. After criticism over her absence, L'Oréal Paris issued a statement calling Aishwarya Rai Bachchan "a living legend" and reaffirmed her association with the brand. The omission attracted attention because Aishwarya is a longtime L'Oréal ambassador and a prominent Cannes regular, making her absence notable for representation of South Asian stars at the festival.

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