New York: Pop icon Rihanna graced the blue carpet of the Met Gala, revealing her baby bump after announcing her third pregnancy. The event was a star-studded affair, adding another memorable moment to the annual fashion celebration.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Rihanna, who had previously announced her second pregnancy during the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show, was spotted hurrying into a New York hotel just hours before the gala commenced. Her partner, ASAP Rocky, made a striking entrance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, further enhancing the couple’s presence at the event.
ASAP Rocky, who is set to be a co-chair for the 2025 Met Gala, arrived holding a diamond-studded umbrella and wearing a custom ensemble by his creative agency, AWGE. He expressed his excitement, stating, “It feels amazing, you know. It’s time that we show the people what we was cooking up. And I’m glad everybody’s happy for us ’cause we definitely happy.”
Rihanna, a regular attendee of the Met Gala, arrived later, dazzling in a Marc Jacobs dress that accentuated her growing baby bump. The dress featured a boned corseted bodice and a cropped suit jacket, complemented by an oversized hat and a maroon polka-dotted necktie.
The Met Gala, celebrated as fashion’s biggest night, takes place on the first Monday in May to mark the opening of the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition at the New York museum.
In a noteworthy appearance, Motown legend Diana Ross attended her first Met Gala in 22 years, wearing an extravagant outfit with an 18-foot train embroidered with the names of her children and grandchildren. The ensemble was a collaborative effort between her son Evan Ross and Nigerian designer Ugo Mozie, symbolizing a tribute to her family legacy.