Paris Fashion Week delivered a major celebrity crossover on September 28, 2026, when Céline Dion, Elena Rose, Eva Longoria and a long list of international stars came together for Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris.
Held at Place Joffre with the Eiffel Tower illuminated behind the runway, the ninth edition of the annual event blended fashion, beauty and live music under its 2026 theme, “Express Your Worth.” Kendall Jenner, Viola Davis, Jane Fonda, Cara Delevingne, Simone Ashley, Andie MacDowell and Aishwarya Rai were among the famous faces taking part.
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© Getty ImagesBut two musical performances gave the night an especially memorable beginning and ending. Elena Rose brought Latin music to the runway with “Cosita Linda,” while Céline Dion emerged for the finale and performed “I’m Alive.”
And right there for both worlds was Eva Longoria.
© Getty ImagesCéline Dion Makes a Surprise Paris Fashion Week Appearance
Céline Dion saved one of the night's biggest moments for the finale. The Canadian superstar stepped onto the runway in a sleek, floor-length black gown and performed her 2002 hit “I’m Alive,” with the Eiffel Tower creating a dramatic backdrop. The appearance came as a surprise at the end of the L’Oréal Paris show.
© Corbis via Getty ImagesThe song choice carried extra resonance because Dion is currently in Paris for an extended run of concerts. AFP reports that the singer launched a 26-show Paris engagement this month, with 16 performances scheduled across September and October 2026 and another 10 planned for May 2027.
Her relationship with L’Oréal Paris also has a history. Dion previously served as a brand ambassador in 2019, while L’Oréal Paris is the official beauty partner of her current Paris residency.
Once Dion began performing, the finale turned into a full cast celebration. Viola Davis, Simone Ashley, Aja Naomi King and Eva Longoria were among the stars who joined her on the runway.
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© Corbis via Getty ImagesLongoria and Dion also shared an affectionate moment. Le Parisien reported that Longoria embraced Dion during the finale as the show's stars gathered around the singer.
Elena Rose Brings “Cosita Linda” to Paris
Before Céline Dion closed the evening, Elena Rose helped get it started. The Venezuelan singer-songwriter performed “Cosita Linda” at the beginning of Le Défilé, marking her debut at the event. Her performance became part of a segment highlighting Latin representation on the Paris runway.
Rose wasn't alone. Eva Longoria, Anitta, Renata Notni, Liniker and Taís Araújo joined the moment, creating a striking showcase of Latin talent and identities in front of one of the world's most recognizable landmarks.
© Corbis via Getty ImagesShe has built much of her career as both a songwriter and recording artist, earning recognition behind the scenes before becoming an increasingly prominent performer in her own right.
Rose has accumulated 15 Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations, won the 2025 Latin Grammy for Song of the Year for her work as a songwriter, and received the BMI Impact Award in 2026.
© Corbis via Getty ImagesEva Longoria Connects Two of the Night's Biggest Moments
Eva Longoria's presence provided a natural connection between the night's Latin-focused opening and its superstar finale.
She joined Elena Rose, Anitta, Renata Notni, Liniker and Taís Araújo during Rose's performance, then later returned to the runway as Céline Dion sang “I’m Alive.”
© Getty ImagesLongoria also walked the runway as part of a lineup spanning entertainment, fashion and multiple generations. Kendall Jenner led the show, with Viola Davis, Cara Delevingne, Simone Ashley, Jane Fonda, Andie MacDowell, Aja Naomi King, Kristen Bell and Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu among the other participants.
© Corbis via Getty ImagesFor 2026, the brand extended that idea with “Express Your Worth,” focusing on individuality and self-expression.
