May 7, 2025: After years of keeping their distance, Rihanna and Ciara shared a heartwarming moment together at the 2025 Met Gala, putting their past behind them. The two pop icons, once embroiled in a fiery Twitter exchange in 2011, were seen posing together at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, with Ciara placing a hand on Rihanna’s baby bump.
The reunion was made even more special just hours before the gala when Rihanna revealed she and A$AP Rocky are expecting their third child. Rihanna, wearing a stunning all-black outfit, proudly showed off her baby bump and joked with Access Hollywood, saying, “I feel a lot better that I don’t have to suck my stomach in anymore.”
Ciara, who attended the gala with her husband, NFL star Russell Wilson, also joined Rihanna and A$AP for a group photo. Speaking on Sherri, Ciara described the moment as “sweet” and praised Rihanna for her achievements, saying, “I just have to shout her out because I’m so proud of her.” Ciara went on to share some light-hearted details from their conversation, mentioning their families. “We were cracking up talking about… cinco. You know I have four. So Russell starts talking about cinco. So we start talking about quatro for her, but she’s gotta get through the tres (Spanish for three) first,” she added with a laugh.
While the gala photos made it seem like their reunion was a first, Ciara revealed that Rihanna had reached out to her privately months earlier. “I got a sweet DM a few months back. She said she was so proud of me. I’m proud of her, too. She is rocking it in such a great way,” Ciara shared.
This moment at the Met Gala marks a significant shift from the infamous feud that began in 2011 when Ciara mentioned a run-in with Rihanna on Fashion Police, leading to a Twitter exchange that quickly escalated. Rihanna’s response on Twitter, “My bad Ci, did I 4get to tip u? #howrudeofme,” was met with a fiery retort from Ciara. The tension quickly cooled when Rihanna issued an apology, and Ciara accepted, suggesting they meet in person to resolve their differences.
Since then, the two stars have exchanged friendly messages, including Ciara’s birthday wishes to Rihanna in 2018. The Met Gala moment is a testament to how far they’ve come, with both women now juggling careers and motherhood. Ciara and Russell Wilson are parents to four children, while Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are soon to welcome their third child, adding to their growing family with sons RZA Athelston and Riot Rose.
This heartwarming reunion highlights not only the growth of both stars but also their ability to put the past behind them, proving that time and maturity can heal old wounds.