Alia Bhatt's latest Cannes Film Festival appearance has turned into one of the internet's most debated red carpet moments after a viral video appeared to show international paparazzi overlooking the Bollywood star while photographers called out for other celebrities nearby.
The clip, filmed during the79th Cannes Film Festival,has fans dissecting every second of her walk in a blush-toned Tamara Ralph gown.
While some viewers called the moment awkward, others defended Alia's composure, pointing out that selective camera angles ignored the crowds of photographers who were still shooting her throughout the evening.
One short video from Cannes 2026 sparked the entire debate. In the clip, Alia Bhatt, who is one of the global ambassodor of L'Oréal Paris, is seen confidently walking the red carpet, smiling, waving at photographers, and blowing kisses while several paparazzi appear distracted or focused elsewhere.
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Some claimed the actress was 'ignored' by international media, while her fans argued the video was misleading and captured only one side of a chaotic red carpet environment.
Many fans also noted that Cannes photographers often prioritise Hollywood veterans and global ambassadors arriving simultaneously.
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The now-viral Cannes clip featured Alia in a peach-blush body-hugging Tamara Ralph couture gown with soft draping and shimmering embellishments. The fitted silhouette and old-Hollywood styling became one of the most shared fashion moments from the festival week.
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Source: International Business Times UK
