There is no doubt that Rihanna captivated audiences at the Met Gala 2025 with her stunning baby bump! The moment she revealed her pregnancy with baby number three sent the internet into a frenzy, with fans buzzing about her fashion choices before, during, and after the iconic red carpet event. However, that was not the only unforgettable moment for her fanbase on that memorable night (May 5). After 14 long years of shading each other on X (previously Twitter), Rihanna and Ciara delighted their fans with an unexpected and heartwarming reunion captured in beautiful photographs!
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Rihanna & Ciara Share Heartwarming Moments in Stunning Photos
On the night of the gala, Ciara and her husband, Russell Wilson, arrived on the red carpet ahead of Rihanna, who attended the event solo without A$AP Rocky. Ciara wowed in a chic LaQuan Smith ensemble, while Rihanna dazzled in a breathtaking Marc Jacobs creation. Both ladies effortlessly commanded attention on the carpet, and after entering the gala venue, they unexpectedly crossed paths! While the specifics of their conversation remain unclear, the images speak volumes about the positive energy surrounding their reunion. The now-viral photos depict both women beaming with joy, as Ciara gently placed her hand on Rihanna’s baby bump, showcasing their camaraderie and support.
A Look Back: The 14-Year Journey of Rihanna and Ciara
The sweet reunion photos quickly became a trending topic among the fans of both Rihanna and Ciara. Their infamous Twitter feud from 2011 is still widely remembered, known for being one of the most notable instances of celebrity drama in recent history. Their music careers took flight around the same period in the mid-2000s, and they initially appeared to be friendly, even posing together at events like the prestigious 52nd Grammy Awards in January 2010.
Throwback to when Ciara and Rihanna were on TRL and showing love to each other (2007) #TBT pic.twitter.com/32t5TkYBHY
— Ciara Content (@TheCiaraContent) March 28, 2023
However, everything changed in February 2011 when Ciara appeared on the E! show ‘Fashion Police.’ During this segment, she mentioned to Joan Rivers that she had encountered Rihanna at a party and claimed that Rihanna “wasn’t the nicest.” The reasons behind Ciara’s feelings remain a mystery, but Rihanna was not about to let this comment slide. She responded with a sharp tweet, saying, “My bad Ci, did I 4get to tip u?” Ciara, ready for a confrontation, shot back, “Trust me Rihanna, u don’t wanna see me on or off the stage.” Not one to back down, Rihanna fired back with, “Good luck booking that stage u speak of.”
Fast forward to May 5, 2025, and their past exchanges were still visible on their X profiles. Nevertheless, it’s important to note that this spat did not last long; just 14 years ago, Rihanna was the first to apologize, and Ciara graciously accepted.
“Ciara baby, I love u girl! U hurt my feelings real bad on TV! I’m heartbroken! That’s why I retaliated this way! So sorry! #letsmakeup,” tweeted the ‘Diamonds’ singer. Ciara replied, “Rhi, u know it’s always been love since day 1! We’ve done shows together and everything. You threw me off at that party! Apology accepted. Let’s chat in person.”
While it remains unclear when their in-person discussion took place, what matters is that these two talented women are still clearly on good terms, and we couldn’t be happier for them!
Celebrating Growth: Social Media’s Enthusiastic Response to the Reunion
In the comment section of The Shade Room’s Instagram post, over 8,000 users shared their thoughts on the delightful reunion of Rihanna and Ciara! Scroll down to discover the heartwarming reactions and the overwhelming support from X users for these two amazing women.
Instagram user @iamsheriep expressed, “And she let her touch the belly! They’re more than okay! This is beautiful!”
“I love this! Happy and grown,” commented @durandbernarr.
“Grown Folk Stuff. Happy to see this,” @tiggaswagga added.
@ksgant remarked, “We love mature queens full of growth!”
“Unity is always strength. Blessed unity to them both. Happy mothers. Grown women. Happy women. I love this,” commented @safiyashoetique.
“Look at those smiles, that’s friendship! You can tell they buried this long ago; this is just the first time *we’ve* seen it,” wrote @sub_masc_bttm.
@meteo_rite added, “Full circle.”
EVERYONE BE QUIET THIS IS A MOMENT IN HISTORY RIGHT NOW RIHANNA AND CIARA HAVE LINKED UP pic.twitter.com/EnbFzqAetc
— THUGGA (@THUGGABEY) May 6, 2025
If you weren’t on Twitter back in its prime, you wouldn’t understand how significant it is to see Ciara & Rihanna in a photo together!! pic.twitter.com/FUGU1BM9Ez
— Javier Sparks (@PilatesPapii) May 6, 2025
I almost cried seeing my two girls reconcile! Ciara and Rihanna looked amazing! pic.twitter.com/IAGmYK4HcE
— August (@20daysofaugust1) May 6, 2025
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