Rihanna delighted fans after confirming she is pregnant with her third child at the Met Gala on Monday.
The singer, 37, used the event to confirm her pregnancy as she showcased her growing baby bump in a pinstripe skirt with a clingy grey top, tie and cropped blazer.
Earlier in the day Rihanna rocked a grey top and low-slung skirt that showcased her pregnant bump while stepping out at the Carlyle Hotel before the event.
It is Rihanna’s third child with her partner A$AP Rocky, with the couple already parents to RZA, two, and Riot, 21 months.
But the Umbrella hitmaker is far from the first celebrity to announce their pregnancy with a turn on the red carpet.
As the star gears up to welcome her third child, MailOnline takes a look at some of the other famous faces who’ve debuted their bumps at A-list events.

Rihanna delighted fans after confirming she is pregnant with her third child at the Met Gala on Monday
Serena Williams – Met Gala 2023
Serena Williams confirmed she was pregnant with her second child when she debuted her bump at the 2023 Met Gala.
The tennis star arrivedto the event in a black Gucci gown with a plunging neckling that highlighted her growing bump.
The athlete was joined on the red carpet by her husband Alexis Ohanian who lovingly placed his hand on her bump.
The couple welcomed their first child Olympia in 2018 and their second daughter Adira was born in August 2023.

Serena Williams confirmed she was pregnant with her second child when she debuted her bump at the 2023 Met Gala
Vanessa Hudgens – Oscars 2024
Vanessa Hudgens announced she was pregnant with her first child at the 2024 Academy Awards.
The actress showcased her bump in a blac long-sleeved dreess which she wore with silver jewellery.
The event came just three months after she married her husband Cole Tucker. She welcomed her child in late June or early July last year, with the couple choosing to keep the gender private.

Vanessa Hudgens announced she was pregnant with her first child at the 2024 Academy Awards
Blake Lively – Forbes Power Women’s Summit 2022
Blake Lively unveiled her baby bump at the 10th annual Forbes Power Women’s Summit on September 15, 2022.
The Gossip girl star confirmed she was expecting her fourth child with husband Ryan Reynolds.
Taking to the stage during the event, Blake got a laugh from the audience when she said: ‘I just like to create—whether that’s baking or storytelling or businesses or humans.’
She and Ryan are parents to James, 10, Inez, eight, Betty, five, and Olin, two.

Blake Lively unveiled her baby bump at the 10th annual Forbes Power Women’s Summit on September 15, 2022
Beyonce – MTV Video Music Awards 2011
Beyonce broke the internet when she announced she was pregnant with her first child at the MTV VMAs in 2011.
The singer was performing her song Love On Top when she unbuttoned her suit and began rubbing her bump to cheers from the audience.
The couple’s first daughter Blue Ivy, now 13, was born in January 2012. They are also parents to seven-year-old twins Sir and Rumi.

Beyonce broke the internet when she announced she was pregnant with her first child at the MTV VMAs in 2011
Jenna Dewan – Fashion Trust Awards 2024
Jenna Dewan confirmed she was expecting at the Fashion Trust Awards 2024.
The Step Up actress displayed her baby bump in a daring, cutout gown from Cult Gaia. The dress featured a plunging neckline, side cutouts, and feather details.
The star was joined by her hunky Broadway star fiance Steve Kazee. Their first child Callum was born in 2020 while daughter Rhiannon was born in June 2024.
Jenna is also mother to eldest daughter Everly, 11, with her ex-husband Channing Tatum.

Jenna Dewan confirmed she was expecting at the Fashion Trust Awards 2024
Karlie Kloss – Met Gala 2023
Like Serena Williams, Karlie Kloss also announced her pregnancy at the 2023 Met Gala.
The supermodel confirmed she was expecting her first child when she showcased her bump in a black long-sleeved dresss by Loewe.
Dripping in pearls, the mother-to-be cut a glamorous figure on the red carpet.
Karlie and her husband Joshua Kushner welcomed son Levi in March 2021, and their second son Elijah Jude, was born in May 2023.

Like Serena Williams, Karlie Kloss also announced her pregnancy at the 2023 Met Gala
Sarah Snook – Succession season 4 premiere 2023
Sarah Snook announced she was expecting her first child at the season four premiere of her show Succession in 2023.
The actress proudly showed off her growing bump in a black jumpsuit as she prepares to welcome her first child with husband Dave Lawson.
The beauty cradled her bump as she posed up a storm at her first public event in a year – pairing her clinging outfit with a shimmering silver jacket.
Sarah and Dave welcomed their child, a daughter, in May 2023.

Sarah Snook announced she was expecting her first child at the season four premiere of her show Succession in 2023
Suki Waterhouse – Corona Capital Festival 2023
Suki Waterhouse announced her pregnancy with Robert Pattinson during her performance at the Corona Capital Festival in Mexico City.
The beauty could be seen addressing the audience as she revealed the reasoning behind her choice of dazzling ensemble.
‘I thought I’d wear something sparkly today to distract you from something else I’ve got going on,’ the singer said, while pushing back her fuzzy pink jacket to motion towards her stomach.
However, after loud cheering from the crowd began to die down, she then teased, ‘I’m not sure if it’s working.’
Suki and Robert welcomed their daughter in March 2024.

Suki Waterhouse announced her pregnancy with Robert Pattinson during her performance at the Corona Capital Festival in Mexico City
Keke Palmer – Saturday Night Live, December 2022
Keke Palmer confirmed she was expecting baby number one by flashing her bump during her opening monologue on Saturday Night Live.
The actress, 29, who took on hosting duties for the first time on the sketch comedy series, brought up ‘rumors’ circulating around on the internet that she was pregnant.
She then threw open her Sportmax blazer to ‘set the record straight,’ to reveal a baby bump to the audience, expressing, ‘I’m gonna be a mom!’
Keke welcomed her son Leonidas, nicknamed Leo, with her now ex Darius Jackson in February 2023.

Keke Palmer confirmed she was expecting baby number one by flashing her bump during her opening monologue on Saturday Night Live
Rihanna – Super Bowl halftime performance 2023
This year’s Met Gala wasn’t the first public pregnancy announcent from Rihanna as she surprised fans with a baby bump at the Super Bowl in 2023.
Rihanna started off the show suspended on a platform high above the field as she belted out her single B**** Better Have My Money. She was dressed in a baggy scarlet jumpsuit that covered up her curves and was strapped loosely on her.
However, she wore a skin-tight bodysuit underneath that highlighted her burgeoning baby bump.
She kept her dancing moves to a minimum while letting the backup dancers pick up the slack.

This year’s Met Gala wasn’t the first public pregnancy announcent from Rihanna as she surprised fans with a baby bump at the Super Bowl in 2023