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Rihanna Reveals Pregnancy at Met Gala 2025 Celebrating Black Dandyism

The star-studded event raised millions for the Costume Institute and showcased Black designers under the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.'

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Overview

  • The 2025 Met Gala, themed 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' highlighted Black Dandyism and the contributions of Black designers to fashion history.
  • Rihanna arrived late to the event, using the moment to confirm her third pregnancy, which was later verified by her partner and co-host A$AP Rocky.
  • The gala, co-hosted by Anna Wintour, Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, and honorary chair LeBron James, featured around 450 high-profile guests.
  • Tickets were priced at $75,000 per seat, with tables starting at $350,000, raising several million dollars to fund the Costume Institute's annual budget.
  • The event also served as a response to recent U.S. government efforts to cut diversity programs, tying its theme to anti-racism and the Black Lives Matter movement.