When Abhishek swooned over Ash's Cannes look

As Aishwarya Rai Bachchan lit up the red carpet at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival with a breathtaking couture look, the internet did what it does best—resurrected a golden moment from the past. A decade-old tweet by husband Abhishek Bachchan swooning over the actress' Cannes appearance has resurfaced, adding a layer of nostalgia and romance to her presence this year.The actress, known for turning heads on the red carpet, dazzled this week in a custom creation by designer Gaurav Gupta titled "Heiress of Clam". The sculptural gown, a celestial-meets-spiritual ensemble, drew from Indian heritage and cosmic symbolism. According to the designer, the gown was embroidered with abstract interpretations of the cosmos, the gown featured dramatic hues of silver, gold, charcoal, and black, embellished with micro glass crystals to catch and reflect light from every angle.Adding a powerful cultural statement to the futuristic silhouette was a handwoven Banarasi brocade cape, crafted in Varanasi. Embellished with a Sanskrit shloka from the Bhagavad Gita, the cape grounded the ensemble in spiritual elegance and Indian tradition.Earlier in the week, Aishwarya turned heads in another striking look—a white and gold outfit adorned with sindhoor, proudly worn on her forehead, a nod to her marital identity and Indian customs.

The buzz surrounding her show-stopping appearances led fans to unearth an old gem—Abhishek's tweet from 21 May 2014. The tweet, posted after Aishwarya's appearance in a shimmering gold Roberto Cavalli gown, read, "Almost 52hrs without sleep! Eyes shutting… and the Mrs. Shows up looking like this!! Ok.. Eyes wide open now!"

The throwback tweet instantly went viral, reminding fans of the couple’s public displays of admiration and support.

“He used to post things like this,” one fan nostalgically commented, as others celebrated the enduring glamour and love story of Bollywood’s royal couple.

Ash's marriage was once again in the spotlight at Cannes when she turned up on the red carpet, flaunting a sindoor on her forehead. The bright red sindoor helped shut down nasty divorce rumours that were hounding the couple for months on end, despite repeated denials.