Third Times A Glam? Rihanna Officially Debuts Her Baby Bump At The Met Gala

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The 2025 Met Gala carpet just turned into a celebration of style, motherhood, and pure Bajan royalty. Rihanna confirmed what fans have been speculating for months: she and A$AP Rocky are expecting their third child!
Pause for reaction.
The Fenty queen let the world know hours before the carpet hit, stepping out in a belly-baring Miu Miu knit set. Later, Rihanna shut it down at the Met Gala in a custom Marc Jacobs ensemble that was tailored, fierce, and bump-forward perfection.
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Following the day's earlier preview, all eyes were on Rihanna as she arrived. Rih Rih hit the Met Gala carpet in a structured Marc Jacobs ensemble that gave tailored dandy meets maternity chic.
Her look featured a sleek, fitted corset top highlighting her adorable bump, topped with a cropped jacket and button-down, paired with a sophisticated wool skirt complete with a sultry thigh-high slit. She rocked a top hat, polka dot necktie, pocket square, diamond brooches, and two-tone heels to finish the fierce fit. The queen of maternity style, the soon-to-be mommy of three, showed cameras that pregnancy style doesn't have to sacrifice fashion-forward drama.
This reveal is just so Rihanna. From that iconic Super Bowl performance reveal in 2023 to tonight's Met Gala stunner, she stays reinventing maternity style on her terms. No flowy gowns or hiding behind fabrics—just bold, bossy, fashion-forward slay every single time. Her glow is glowing, her style is sharp, and Black motherhood has never looked so chic.
RELATED: Rihanna Shows Off Her Baby Bump While Dining In LA
Earlier in the evening, A$AP Rocky walked the carpet solo as one of the official co-chairs of the gala. He used the time to celebrate Black style and his new brand AWGE.
Clad in an all-black layered look with strong tailoring and a dramatic lo.ng coat, A$AP owned the carpet. His braids were braided, and his fit glowed with 'significance.'
A$AP's look gave dark romance and dandy vibes with a modern twist matching Rihanna's aesthetic. The two were in style sync despite not appearing on the Met Gala carpet together.
Fans have been gagging since the announcement hit social media, celebrating the news that Rih and Rocky's fam is expanding. The couple already shares two adorable sons – RZA and Riot. Clearly, they're just getting started.
Leave it to this Bajan beauty to make motherhood look effortlessly chic, turning the Met Gala into the ultimate maternity fashion runway. Congrats to Rihanna and A$AP Rocky!
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