Rihanna's Radiant Red Carpet Moment: Mother-to-Be Dazzles in Brussels
Rihanna's Baby Bump Steals the Show at Smurfs Movie Premiere, Amid Father's Tragic Passing
It was a night to remember as pop sensation Rihanna, 37, and her rapper beau A$AP Rocky, 36, walked the red carpet together at the global premiere of The Smurfs Movie in Brussels. But amidst all the glamour, there was an undercurrent of sadness, as the singer's father, Ronald Fenty, passed away just days prior.
Rihanna, already pregnant with her third child, looked stunning in a light turquoise mesh gown that seemed to shimmer in the spotlight. Her growing baby bump was proudly on display as she posed for photos alongside a Smurfette cutout, beaming from ear to ear. It's clear that motherhood is treating her well!
The couple, who have been inseparable since 2019, were all smiles as they made their way into the venue, with A$AP Rocky sweetly linking his arm around Rihanna's waist. The rapper has had a tumultuous few months himself, facing legal woes and personal struggles, but it seems that love and support from his partner have helped him stay strong.
But amidst the celebration of Rihanna's highly-anticipated role as Smurfette in the animated film, there was an undercurrent of sadness. Just days prior, the singer had learned of her father's passing at the age of 70 due to a combination of acute respiratory failure, pancreatic cancer, and aspiration pneumonia, according to TMZ.
An insider close to Rihanna revealed to The Scholarly Note that the news has taken a heavy toll on the superstar, who has struggled with her complex relationship with her father over the years. "Robyn has had a very difficult relationship with her father over the years but his death has hit her like a ton of bricks," the source shared. "Being pregnant and dealing with A$AP's legal woes have been an emotional roller coaster for her the last few months, and to add to it all, her dad was getting sick, and it started to become too much."
The news comes as Rihanna is set to make her feature film debut in The Smurfs Movie, a project that has been shrouded in secrecy. But now, with the film's global premiere just around the corner, fans are eager to get a glimpse of what the beauty mogul has brought to the role.
Director Chris Miller and Paramount and Nickelodeon Animation president Ramsey Naito unveiled the first footage from the film at the Annecy Animation Festival on Tuesday, giving fans a sneak peek into Rihanna's performance as Smurfette. And judging by the singer's radiant smile and sparkling presence at the premiere, it seems that she is more than ready to take on this new challenge.
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James Corden, 46, also made an appearance at the premiere, looking dashing in a shirt and jeans combo. The British comedian will be joining Rihanna in the film, although his character has yet to be revealed. Other stars spotted at the event included James Corden, who seemed to be having the time of his life on the red carpet.
As the world waits with bated breath for the release of The Smurfs Movie, fans are also eagerly following up on Rihanna's personal life. With her third child on the way and a film career just taking off, it seems that this superstar mom is ready to take on whatever life throws her way. And with A$AP Rocky by her side, we can't help but feel that she'll be just fine.
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