Freida Pinto signs with L'Oréal

It was bound to happen sooner or later!

Although there was buzz that Estée Lauder was going to snatch her, Slumdog Millionaire star, Freida Pinto, has been signed as one of the new faces of L'Oréal.

“I am very moved to be joining the great L'Oréal Paris family and all these personalities: a family I am now proud to be a part of,” said the 24-year-old Indian beauty in a statement.

Pinto will be joining numerous other stars who have modeled for the beauty brand, including Beyoncé, Penelope Cruz and Eva Longoria.

Freida Pinto: new fashion icon?

Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto seems to be establishing herself as a budding fashionista!

The 24-year-old recently walked down Dolce & Gabbana's runway during fashion week in Milan along with A-listers Scarlett Johansson and Eva Mendes.

Now, she's taking Paris by storm.

Wearing a white Chanel cocktail dress adorned by layered chains, the actress stole the spotlight from Kate Moss and Lily Allen, who were seated front row along with Pinto at Chanel's Fall 2009 RTW show.

The Slumdog beauty is already rumoured to be the new spokesperson for beauty brand, Estée Lauder, but I suspect partnerships with top designers will happen very soon.