Rihanna Announces Expecting Third Child at Met Gala

In a surprising yet joyous announcement, Rihanna has confirmed she is pregnant with her third child during the annual Met Gala, adding more excitement to the star-studded event.

The iconic singer and business mogul Rihanna, 37, made waves at the Met Gala in New York City by revealing her pregnancy as she graced the red carpet. Dressed elegantly and cradling her growing baby bump, she captured the attention of attendees and press alike at the prestigious event held in support of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Rihanna, also known by her birth name Robyn Fenty, is already a proud mother to two sons with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky. Their first son, RZA, was born in May 2022, followed by their second son, Riot, in August 2023. As the couple made their way down the red carpet, A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, expressed gratitude to the media who extended their congratulations, stating, “It is time to just show the people what we were cooking up.”

The Met Gala evening, often known for its extravagant fashion statements aligned with the theme of the annual Costume Institute exhibit, this year focused exclusively on menswear with the concept "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." As the last to arrive at the grand event, Rihanna embraced the spotlight, showcasing her excitement and the couple's happiness regarding their growing family.

Rocky, a co-chair of this year's gala, conveyed joy as he shared, “Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm glad everybody's happy for us because we're definitely happy.” The revelation of their third child isn't a surprise entry into pregnancy announcements for the couple; Rihanna previously shared her first pregnancy with a stunning photoshoot in Harlem, NYC, in 2022, and confirmed her second pregnancy during her Super Bowl halftime performance in 2023.

Notably, the Met Gala has seen other celebrities openly celebrate pregnancy revelations, including Serena Williams and model Karlie Kloss earlier this year. The news had been buzzing prior to the event, with speculation surrounding Rihanna’s visit to the Carlyle Hotel shortly before the gala began, further intensifying intrigue among fans and media about the couple's future expansion.