Rihanna made a headline-grabbing entrance at the 2025 Met Gala, revealing her third pregnancy in spectacular fashion. Arriving last at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the superstar wore a custom pinstripe ensemble styled with a bold polka-dot cravat and an oversized hat that drew attention to her baby bump.
This dramatic reveal came on a night that celebrated Black style and dandyism, with a theme inspired by the Costume Institute’s exhibition titled “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The event was co-chaired by Rihanna’s partner, A$AP Rocky, who had made his red carpet appearance hours earlier. He sported a self-designed look reminiscent of a classic crime comedy film, completing his outfit with red-soled shoes and a classic umbrella.
The couple, who already have two sons, sparked speculation earlier in the day when Rihanna was seen strolling through rainy New York in a gray-blue cropped outfit, fur stole, and vintage-style cloche hat—her baby bump clearly visible.
On the red carpet, A$AP Rocky confirmed the pregnancy, saying that it felt “amazing” to share the news during such a significant event.
Rihanna wasn’t the only celebrity to reveal a pregnancy on the red carpet. Model Karlie Kloss appeared in a structured black jacket, marking her first public appearance since announcing her third child in March.
The Met Gala has become known for pregnancy reveals in recent years. Model Adwoa Aboah unveiled her pregnancy at last year’s event in a dramatic red two-piece set, while Serena Williams and Kloss made similar announcements the year before. Williams famously told a red carpet host during a live show, “There’s three of us here,” before adding, “I can stop hiding now.”
Rihanna had also made waves the previous year at the themed Met Gala, arriving in an all-white gown with a floral-embellished hooded coat, which she removed to unveil her baby bump.
A trendsetter in maternity fashion, Rihanna has consistently pushed boundaries throughout her pregnancies. From sheer skirts and bold metallics to corsets and couture, she’s redefined how pregnant celebrities dress. In a past interview, she explained her approach: “When I found out I was pregnant, I thought to myself, ‘There’s no way I’m going to go shopping in no maternity aisle.’ It’s too much fun to get dressed up.”
Her 2023 Super Bowl halftime performance, where she wore a red unzipped flight suit layered over a sculpted leather corset and catsuit, became an instant pop culture moment and cemented her place as a maternity fashion icon.
