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The Cannes 2026 Ghosting: How Gigi Hadid Ruled the Red Carpet Without Even Showing Up
The Cannes Film Festival is famous for its breathtaking couture, diamonds that could blind a pirate, and high-fashion drama. But the biggest headline from Cannes 2026 doesn't even involve a celebrity who stepped foot in France. Instead, it’s all about supermodel Gigi Hadid, who managed to completely hijack the festival's fashion discourse from thousands of miles away.
While the paparazzi were busy snapping pictures of Bella Hadid and Heidi Klum on the French Riviera, the internet was setting itself on fire over a massive case of fashion déjà vu. And the person behind the match? Indian actress and self-proclaimed Cannes regular, Urvashi Rautela.
The Copy-Paste Heard ‘Round the World
It all went down on the iconic Cannes red carpet when Urvashi Rautela stepped out in a heavily embellished, ivory-and-gold saree look For a split second, fashion enthusiasts online rubbed their eyes. Wait, did Gigi Hadid finally arrive? No, it was just a carbon copy of one of the most famous fashion moments in recent history.
For those with a short memory, back in 2023, Gigi Hadid practically broke the internet at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) gala in Mumbai. She wore a breathtaking, custom-made Chikankari saree by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, complete with a heavily jeweled golden blouse. It was elegant, historic, and iconic.
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Flash forward to Cannes 2026, and Urvashi’s outfit looked so identical to Gigi’s that netizens immediately accused her of literally copy-pasting the entire aesthetic From the intricate gold borders to the structural drape, it was less "inspiration" and more Copy-Paste
In my opinion I personally loved Gigi Hadid looks
Internet Critics Have Entered the Chat
Naturally, social media did what it does best: it became completely unhinged. Within minutes, side-by-side comparisons of Gigi and Urvashi went viral across TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
Memes began flooding the timelines, with critics calling the look a "gandi copy" (bad copy) of the supermodel’s original look. Fashion commentators pointed out that while Gigi looked effortless and regal in 2023, the 2026 recreation felt forced and wildly out of place for a European film festival.
The irony is delicious. Gigi Hadid is currently living her best life, handling her modeling campaigns, and staying far away from the chaotic Cannes schedule. Yet, because of this red-carpet duplication, her name has been trending higher than most celebrities who actually spent hours getting ready in South of France hotels.
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Why This Trend Proves Gigi’s Ultimate Star Power
This whole drama proves one thing: Gigi Hadid’s fashion footprint is permanent. When your look from three years ago is still the blueprint for people trying to make a statement at Cannes in 2026, you have officially reached legendary status. You don't need to fly to France, do dress fittings, or deal with jet lag. You just need someone to try and fail to mimic your vibe to dominate the news cycle.
Urvashi Rautela wanted to turn heads at Cannes, and to her credit, she absolutely did. But unfortunately for her, everyone looking at her was actually thinking about Gigi.
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