The 2025 Cannes Film Festival red carpet, bathed in a week of relentless sun, experienced a sudden shift just as Rihanna made her entrance on Monday, May 19, in the South of France to show off her growing baby bump.
As if on cue, the skies unleashed a dramatic shower. Over the top? Certainly. But when Rihanna, 37, steps onto a scene, even an act of nature becomes a memorable backdrop.
The pregnant singer was on hand to support partner ASAP Rocky at the premiere of his new film, Highest 2 Lowest, and her look ensured all eyes were on her, even amidst the downpour.
In true Rihanna fashion, she commanded attention in a striking Alaïa chiffon gown rendered in a bright and bold stroke of (baby?) blue that defied the decidedly gloomy forecast.
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Strategically sliced with cutouts that artfully framed her burgeoning baby bump, the dress struck that elusive balance between ethereal fluidity and flashes of skin in all the right places.
She adorned both hands with statement rings and upped the sparkle with diamond-encrusted stud earrings with delicate butterfly and leaf motifs. A matching ocean blue clutch completed the monochromatic ensemble.
For his part, Rocky, 36, who takes a leading role in Spike Lee’s hotly anticipated neo-noir crime thriller, maintained his signature slick cool in an oversized Saint Laurent suit, punctuated by a subtly striped tie from the French fashion house’s Spring 2025 collection.
The look was sharp yet imbued with the rapper’s characteristic nonchalance elevated by Ray-Ban wayfarers of his own design, a Bvlgari watch, blinged-out brooches and rings.
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This appearance marked Rihanna’s grand return to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, a long-awaited moment for the singer’s fans and fashion aficionados alike.
After revealing her third pregnancy to the world with a captivating appearance at the Met Gala earlier this month, Monday marked her first time at the festival in eight years.
Following the premiere, the palpable affection between Rihanna and Rocky, who are already parents to sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 2, was evident as they walked arm-in-arm. The rapper gallantly held an umbrella over his expectant significant other as the rain continued to fall while they and the cast and crew departed the theater.
The moment provided the kind of cinematic flourish that felt orchestrated for the fashion power couple.
