Fourteen years and several kids later, Rihanna and Ciara have officially closed one of the internet’s most memorable chapters.
The two stars shocked fans when they were seen grinning together at the Met Gala. In the viral moment, Ciara placed her hand on Rihanna’s baby bump as they posed for a photo that instantly took over social media.
The surprise reunion came just hours after Rihanna confirmed she is expecting her third child with partner A$AP Rocky.
For longtime fans, the sight of these two sharing a moment of warmth was major. It was back in 2011 when Ciara told Joan Rivers that Rihanna had not been the nicest to her at a party. That comment led to a public clash that still lives rent-free in internet history. Rihanna fired back on Twitter with a line that shook the timeline: “My bad ci, did i 4get to tip u?” The exchange escalated with Ciara warning Rihanna not to test her on or off the stage. Rihanna’s response sealed the moment in pop culture forever when she said, “Good luck with bookin that stage u speak of.”
Both women were joined by their partners. Rihanna stood alongside A$AP Rocky while Ciara arrived with husband Russell Wilson. The internet has dubbed them the most fertile couples in Hollywood.
Rihanna and Rocky already share sons RZA and Riot. While they have not revealed the gender of their third baby, fans are hoping the singer gets the daughter she has openly wished for. In a previous interview, Rihanna shared, “I don’t know what God wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl.”
Rocky had his own perspective on fatherhood, calling his children with Rihanna their greatest creation. “Nothing’s better than that out there. Any design. Any idea. Our kids are the best thing we’ve made.”
