Pop queen Rihanna has dazzled fans with new pictures from hospital when she gave birth to her sons. The “raw” yet “glamorous” photos were shared by the singer to commemorate International Women’s Day, as she opened up about the “most powerful thing I’ve ever done as a woman”.
In a scene familiar to parents everywhere, the two selfies show the pop star gently holding her “little miracles” to her chest. Less traditionally, Rihanna wore pearl jewelry and sunglasses. The 37-year-old added in her caption: “Yes I gave birth in pearls and sunglassesdon’t ask, a lot was happening.”
The Grammy-winning singer, who recently teased her upcoming ninth album, shares her two sons RZA, two, and 19-month-old Riot Rose with rapper ASAP Rocky, 36.
Commenting on the family photos, many fans were taken with how gorgeous Rihanna looked before and after giving birth.
One commenter noted: “If you dont give birth in pearls and sunglasses did you even give birth?” Another said: “Yes to the giving birth in pearls Queen mother.”
A third added: “So beautiful.” One said: “Love how raw these photos are,” with makeup influencer Lindsey Rowley commenting: “That second pic is so iconic bye.”
One fan admitted: “ngl i thought this was another successful hidden pregnancy,” as a fifth agreed, penning: “Chile I thought this was another baby.”
Meanwhile, fellow singers Jessie J left a crown emoji, while Katy Perry wrote: “The BEST.”
Rihanna recently confirmed she is still working on her ninth album, revealing that she is “starting over” on the hotly anticipated release.
She said she has been “working on the album for so long that I kind of just put all that stuff aside,” adding: “Now Im prepared to go back into the studio.
“Now Im prepared. So Im gonna start,” she went on. “But, I dont wanna neglect the songs that I have. So I wanna go back and listen to stuff with new ears with my new perspective and see what applies and what I still am in love with.”