The 79th Cannes Film Festival kicked off with an unexpected meeting between actor Alia Bhatt and Formula One driver Carlos Sainz Jr.
Alia, who is the global ambassador for beauty brand L'Oréal Paris, stunned in a custom haute couture piece by Tamara Ralph on her first red-carpet outing.
She was spotted greeting Carlos with a cheek kiss before the two engaged in an animated conversation.
The F1 star later stood beside Alia as the celebrity-packed group came together for photographs, giving fans another viral moment.
Netizens were left stunned by the unexpected duo, with many calling it the 'crossover of the year.'
