Pop icon, beauty mogul, and fashion disruptor Rihanna once again seized the spotlight — this time at the 2025 Met Gala — revealing her third pregnancy in a dramatic, high-fashion debut on the red carpet. Known for redefining maternity style, the Barbadian superstar delivered yet another unforgettable moment at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Last to Arrive, First in Fashion
Rihanna was the final celebrity to step onto the prestigious steps of the Met, making her entrance in a pinstripe ensemble by Marc Jacobs, tailored to frame and highlight her growing baby bump. Her look featured a polka-dot cravat, an oversized structured hat, and sleek sunglasses — a sharp nod to dandyism with a futuristic, feminine twist. Every element of the outfit was intentional, as the night’s theme centered on the Met Costume Institute’s new exhibition: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
This year’s Met Gala marked a celebration of Black creativity and elegance, focusing on the tailoring traditions and expressive flamboyance of dandy fashion. Rihanna, a co-chair of the event alongside her partner A$AP Rocky, perfectly embodied the theme with her custom look and magnetic presence.
A$AP Rocky Channels Harlem Nights
Rihanna’s partner, rapper and fashion collaborator A$AP Rocky, arrived earlier in the evening in a self-styled outfit inspired by the 1989 film Harlem Nights, blending vintage glamour with contemporary street edge. He paired his look with a classic umbrella and red-soled Christian Louboutin shoes, echoing the retro-meets-modern aesthetic that defined the night. Speaking to Vogue, he described his ensemble as a tribute to Black cinematic elegance and style history.
Later on the carpet, Rocky confirmed the couple’s pregnancy news to Reuters, saying, “It feels amazing. We’re excited to share this here — it’s the perfect moment.”
A Third Baby on the Way — in Style
Earlier that day, Rihanna had already sparked buzz when she was spotted strolling through Manhattan in the rain, her bump visibly outlined beneath a gray-blue cropped set paired with a fur stole and 1920s-style cloche hat. Fashion fans immediately speculated about another pregnancy, and the Met Gala confirmed what many hoped was true.
This marks Rihanna’s third child with A$AP Rocky, following the births of their two sons. Despite her global music stardom and beauty empire, Rihanna has made a point to remain authentic and present as a mother, frequently blending her family life with her fashion-forward identity.
Red Carpet Baby Booms: A Growing Trend
Rihanna wasn’t the only one to reveal a pregnancy at the 2025 Gala. Supermodel Karlie Kloss made her return to the red carpet in a sleek, black high-lapel jacket, her third pregnancy visibly on display. The Met has quickly become a prime stage for maternity reveals, following similar moments from Serena Williams, Adwoa Aboah, and Kloss in previous years.
In 2023, Rihanna famously closed the Met Gala with a white Valentino gown adorned in camellia flowers — a nod to Karl Lagerfeld — which she dramatically removed to expose her baby bump. It became an instant fashion headline.
Redefining Maternity Style
Rihanna has long rejected traditional maternity fashion in favor of bold, skin-revealing, experimental looks. Her pregnancy fashion during her second child’s term — including sheer skirts, low-rise jeans, crop tops, corsets, and metallic fringe sets — set a new standard in celebrity pregnancy style. One of her most iconic moments was during the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show, where she wore an unzipped red flight suit over a sculpted leather corset by Loewe, symbolizing power and fearlessness in motherhood.
In her 2022 Vogue cover interview, Rihanna summed up her philosophy:
“There’s no way I’m going to shop in no maternity aisle. I’m sorry — it’s too much fun to get dressed up. I’m not going to let that part disappear just because my body is changing.”
Cultural Force Beyond Fashion
With each public appearance, Rihanna continues to blur the lines between fashion, femininity, motherhood, and power. Her third pregnancy debut — timed with a Met Gala honoring Black style and innovation — isn’t just about the baby bump; it’s a statement of identity, evolution, and unapologetic self-expression.
As fans and media outlets continue to buzz over the moment, one thing is clear: Rihanna doesn’t just attend fashion history — she makes it.
