Drama hit the 2025 Met Gala red carpet when Shakira, 48, accidentally let a major secret slip — and the cameras caught every second. While chatting with NBC Los Angeles, the Colombian pop legend gushed, “Rihanna, I want to see her. I want to see her so bad.”
But then came the bombshell. With wide eyes and pure excitement, Shakira added, “And I just heard the news, too… she’s pregnant!” Cue the gasp! The reporter, clearly caught off guard, pressed her for clarification, prompting Shakira to hilariously cover her face in shock. “Am I not supposed to say that?” she asked with a nervous laugh, making for one of the night’s most viral moments.
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Singer Shakira shares she’s most excited to see Rihanna at the Met Gala.https://t.co/tqqBDhNFEW #MetGala pic.twitter.com/ZUOUs8h9i6
— NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) May 6, 2025
Despite the unexpected reveal, both Shakira and the interviewer shared a chuckle before the “Hips Don’t Lie” queen strutted away in her stunning bubblegum pink Prabal Gurung gown, owning the carpet with grace — and a side of gossip.
Rihanna Confirms Baby No. 3 in Show-Stopping Style
Luckily for Shakira, Rihanna was already kind of letting the secret out with her fashion choices. The 37-year-old Fenty mogul proudly displayed her baby bump in a chic Marc Jacobs suit dress, complete with a slit skirt and polka-dot bowtie. Moments before the event, she was spotted outside The Carlyle Hotel rocking a grey two-piece that gave a clear view of her blossoming bump.
A source later confirmed to SurgeZirc UK that the star and her longtime partner, A$AP Rocky, are expecting baby number three. If that wasn’t enough, Riri amped things up even more at the Met Gala afterparty with a daring lace-up skirt and unbuttoned top — proving maternity fashion never looked so fierce.
Bby Fever and Star Bonds: Inside Riri and Shakira’s Friendship
Though the viral moment was a surprise, Shakira and Rihanna have shared the spotlight before — remember their steamy 2014 collab “Can’t Remember to Forget You”? Now, their friendship is trending again thanks to this unforgettable red carpet moment.
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Rihanna, already mom to RZA, 2, and Riot, 1, once told British Vogue she hoped for “three or four” children. Looks like she’s on track! Meanwhile, Shakira is a proud mom to sons Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10, from her relationship with ex Gerard Piqué.
With baby news out and fashion moments locked in, the 2025 Met Gala proved once again that it’s not just about the outfits — it’s about the drama, the friendships, and those oh-so-unexpected celebrity slip-ups.
