Cannes 2026: Alia Bhatt turns heads in hand-painted French Riviera ball gown | See PICS

New Delhi: Actress Alia Bhatt has made her first appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 following her grand debut last year. The Raazi actress looked straight out of a fairytale as she was seen clad in a printed ball gown, and it has definitely impressed the fashion police.

Alia Bhatt’s first appearance at Cannes 2026

On Tuesday (May 12), Alia Bhatt was clicked at the Hotel Martinez, wearing a hand-painted ball gown featuring a scenic landscape of the French Riviera. During her second outing at the Cannes Film Festival, the actress paid homage to the French Riviera. The stunning sea foam green ensemble was teamed up with a corseted bodice and a billowy skirt.

She accessorised her look with a pair of small earrings, dewy makeup, and hair styled in a loose bun. Sharing the pictures on her Instagram handle, she wrote, “CANNES 2026 @lorealparis.”

 

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The official Instagram page of L’oreal Paris also shared her pictures and captioned the post, “Spotted: @aliaabhatt with her stunning entrance at Le Martinez. Get ready for a week of celebrating beauty on the world’s greatest stage of cinema with our L’Oréal Paris family.”

 

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Earlier, Alia was spotted at the Mumbai airport as she jetted off to attend the Cannes Film Festival 2026. For the travel, she opted for an all-black look. She wore a buttoned jacket from Carolina Herrera’s 2026 Spring collection paired with capri pants. Last year, Alia Bhatt made heads turn in a custom Gucci outfit as she made her electric debut.

Expected celebrities at Cannes 2026

Apart from Alia Bhatt, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is expected to return to the Cannes Film Festival this year. On the other hand, Tara Sutaria and Ammy Virk are likely to make their debut this year. Apart from them, Karan Johar, Mouni Roy, and Pooja Batra are expected to attend the film festival this year.