What happens when Rihanna shows up unannounced at Cannes? Fashion shuts down. Cameras scramble. And the rain? It politely steps aside. (Well… almost.)
The mogul, mom-to-be (again!), and eternal slay queen pulled a surprise red carpet appearance at the Highest 2 Lowest world premiere, all to support her man, A$AP Rocky. Now that’s what we call power couple energy.
Let’s talk about the dress. Sky-blue. Body-hugging. Cutouts in all the right places. And oh yes, it was Alaïa. Because if Rihanna’s going to give maternity glam, she’s going to give you high fashion, high drama, and high bump visibility. We’re not just talking about a look here, we’re talking about a moment.
While other celebs might’ve panicked about a soaked carpet, Rihanna? She glided. Rain? What rain? With Rocky holding an umbrella like the gentleman he is, she turned a wet Cannes evening into a full-blown cinematic experience, complete with her 2016 hit “Work” playing in the background. Coincidence? Absolutely not.
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A$AP Rocky is out here doing it all, starring in a Spike Lee film (casual) alongside Denzel Washington (even more casual) and then turning into Rihanna’s personal rain shield for the night. We’re swooning.
Rocky stars in Highest 2 Lowest, which got a 5.5-minute standing ovation at its Cannes debut. But let’s be honest, the real applause started when Rihanna stepped on that carpet.
And yes, Rihanna is pregnant with baby number 3, because apparently running Fenty, starring as Smurfette in the upcoming Smurfs movie, and casually redefining maternity fashion isn’t enough. In a recent interview, Rocky joked, “We both got movies coming out the same year… didn’t even realize that. Wow!” Honestly, the same energy as couples accidentally wearing matching outfits, only these two do it at the Met Gala and on a Spike Lee red carpet.
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Searches for Rihanna Cannes 2025 dress, Rihanna Alaïa maternity look, and Rihanna and A$AP Rocky red carpet rain moments are already going wild, and for good reason. This wasn’t just a fashion win. This was an era-defining couple’s flex wrapped in silk, rain, and love.
And let’s not forget the heels. Matching blue stilettos because Rihanna doesn’t just coordinate, she commits. Even in pregnancy. Even in puddles. Even while literally standing in the rain like the goddess of luxury streetwear pop culture royalty she is.
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So, who owned the Cannes red carpet this year? Rihanna. In the rain. In Alaïa. With a baby bump, a glow, and Rocky by her side.
And in case you’re wondering if this is the moment fashion historians will talk about for Cannes 2025? The answer is yes.
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