Aishwarya Rai

After facing flak for getting replaced as a brand ambassador in Nakshatra by Katrina Kaif and Sonam Kapoor in L’oreal, there is a reason to cheer for the gorgeous Aishwarya.

Hollywood stunner Nicole Kidman, whose film Australia releases today, has taken a fancy for the ex-beauty queen and says she is a fan of Aishwarya and her film Bride and Prejudice.

The blonde beauty has reportedly said, “I’m a fan of Aishwarya Rai and her film ‘Bride and Prejudice’. I got to meet Aishwarya for the first time at the 2005 Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World dinner held in New York City. I think she’s so beautiful.”

Earlier, Julia Roberts called Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, “one of the most beautiful women in the world with beautiful green eyes.”

Aishwarya is however unfazed by her replacement with Kat and Sonam and is thinking ahead.

“Aishwarya is not happy to be tagged as the face of 30-plus women. She is not in denial about her age, but she is miffed by the demarcation,” says a source close to her.

Aishwarya was, however, gracious when Katrina replaced her in Nakshatra endorsement. “I am having the time of my life,” she said. “There’s a lot to look forward to, which includes a wonderful family and an exciting line-up of films.”