Michelle Rodriguez gushes over Aishwarya

It was on her last day on the French Reviera that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan came across an unexpected admirer in actress, screenwriter and DJ, Michelle Rodriguez, who she had watched in the Fast & Furious franchise, though she has yet to catch the seventh edition.

They met during a photoshoot at the 'Cinema Against AIDS' gala in Antibes which raised more than $30 million for AIDS research programs and the search for a cure. Michelle surprised Ash by admitting that she was familiar with her work and raving about her picture perfect looks.

The highlight of the evening was the live auction, led by auctioneer Simon de Pury. Ash who was wearing a diamond necklace which went under the hammer, was on her way up when she was waylaid by Michelle and Oscar winning (The Pianist) actor Adrian Brody who was equally complimentary, having seen Devdas and The Last Legion.

"Let's do a film together," he told her, even as Michelle who is openly bisexual, gushed, "Oh my God, I can't believe you're so beautiful!"

Ash simply blushed and returned their compliments.