Oops! Usha Vance’s Viral Saree Look Turns Out To Be Deepika Padukone At Cannes

India-West News Desk

NEW YORK, NY – Ivanka Trump—or rather, an Ivanka Trump fan account—recently stirred up social media chatter with a tribute to Usha Vance, wife of Vice President J.D. Vance. The post, meant to celebrate Usha as a “brilliant and accomplished attorney,” featured an image of her looking absolutely stunning in a white saree with intricate pearl detailing.

There was just one tiny problem—it wasn’t actually Usha. Internet sleuths quickly pointed out that the image was a digitally altered version of Bollywood star Deepika Padukone’s iconic 2022 Cannes Film Festival look. The resemblance was uncanny. But Deepika’s signature statement pearl blouse, dramatic ruffled drape, and sleek, middle-parted hair—designed by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla was easily recognizable to her fans. And, of course, the unmistakable Cannes red carpet in the background sealed the deal.

Social media users were quick to react. One commenter clarified, “Usha is lovely. However, the photo you’ve shown is Deepika Padukone at Cannes in 2022.” Despite overwhelming evidence of the digital manipulation, some users continued to believe the authenticity of the post, praising Usha’s style and elegance.

The viral post coincides with a period of increased media attention on Usha Vance, following an incident where former U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to forget her name while discussing her visit to Greenland.

While Usha is widely respected for her intelligence and legal acumen, this unexpected fashion controversy has put her in the limelight for an entirely different reason.

This post also highlights the growing challenge of misinformation in the digital age, where AI and photo manipulation can blur reality, even in high-profile political circles.