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Smurftastic Debut

Rihanna takes her adorable sons to the 'Smurfs' premiere in their first blue carpet appearance

When Rihanna steps out, it's never subtle, but this time, it was all about family


Shirley Gomez
Senior Writer
JULY 14, 2025 6:17 PM EDT

Rihanna made headlines again, not for a surprise album drop, but for a blue carpet moment that melted hearts. The global superstar turned heads at the "Smurfs" premiere in Los Angeles, in her chic Saint Laurent outfit, and because she brought along her two sons, RZA and Riot, for their official red carpet debut as a trio.

It was Rihanna's first time appearing on a carpet with both children, and the moment carried all the warmth, style, and charisma you'd expect from the Fenty mogul.

Rihanna attended the Smurfs premiere in Los Angeles alongside her two sons, RZA and Riot, marking her first official red-carpet appearance with both children. © REX Features/Shutterstock /The Grosby Group
Rihanna attended the Smurfs premiere in Los Angeles alongside her two sons, RZA and Riot, marking her first official red-carpet appearance with both children.

Serving Looks, While Keeping It Real Mom Mode

Rihanna rocked a Fall 2025 Saint Laurent ensemble in deep brown lace layered under a structured leather jacket that gave the look a high-fashion meets cool-mom energy. The outfit was a masterclass in balance. The lace brought softness and texture, while the leather gave the look an edge. It was Rihanna doing what Rihanna does best.

The singer-turned-beauty-mogul styled her iconic locks in a loose high bun, deliberately choosing to stay hands-free and focused on the little ones. 

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's Little Stars

Her sons, RZA (2) and Riot (almost 1), both fathered by longtime partner A$AP Rocky, looked adorable in coordinated outfits that matched the night's laid-back yet luxe vibe. While the spotlight usually belongs to their ultra-famous parents, the boys held their own,  RZA with his budding cool-kid swagger and Riot with baby-on-the-go curiosity.

She wore a brown Saint Laurent Fall 2025 lace-detailed ensemble paired with a matching leather jacket, styling her hair in a loose high bun to stay cool and attentive to her little ones.© REX Features/Shutterstock /The Grosby Group
She wore a brown Saint Laurent Fall 2025 lace-detailed ensemble paired with a matching leather jacket, styling her hair in a loose high bun to stay cool and attentive to her little ones.

Rihanna was seen gently guiding and adjusting her boys throughout the carpet moment, with no nannies in sight.

This appearance marked a shift for Rihanna, who has been famously private about motherhood. Until now, we've seen glimpses of her family life through carefully chosen Instagram posts or paparazzi shots. But this was intentional, celebratory, and deeply personal.

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Rihanna continues to push fashion forward as a trendsetter and as a woman with evolving priorities. Could this be the start of a new public chapter for Rihanna as a mom and multi-hyphenate? Between raising two kids, expanding her empire (Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty are still thriving), and voicing a major animated character, Rihanna is clearly moving with intention. 

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