Pregnant Rihanna Announces ‘Smurfs’ Role in Statement Denim Dress & Matching Boots at CinemaCon 2023

Hours after Rihanna was spotted leaving her hotel in New York, the pregnant billionaire made a fashionable appearance at the Paramount Pictures presentation during CinemaCon 2023 in Las Vegas.

During the presentation held at Caesars Palace, it was revealed the Barbadian “Love on the Brain” singer had nabbed the voice role of Smurfette in a new live-action hybrid “Smurfs” reboot. The feature is set to hit theaters on Feb. 14 in 2025. “I tried to get the Papa Smurf role but it didn’t work out,” she joked on stage.

The multi-hyphenate superstar hit the stage in a pale blue, faded denim dress featuring a round neckline, long sleeves and a high slit. Underneath, she wore slouchy thigh-high boots. She also styled the long, billowy look with a necklace and matching earrings adorned with dark blue gems for the occasion.

As the Fenty Beauty founder walked on stage and her dress opened up, the slit revealed her to be wearing a pair of coordinating, light-wash denim boots that extended all the way up her legs.

Throughout her career, Rihanna has gone from hitmaker to multi-hyphenate mogul and one of the fashion industry’s most revered “it” girls thanks to her singular style. When it comes to shoes, she isn’t afraid to go bold but has also been known to favor more understated looks like strappy barely-there sandals. Some of her go-to shoe favorite designers for red carpet appearances include Amina Muaddi, Prada, Saint Laurent and Tom Ford. As for everyday shoes, she can often be found heading out in Timberland boots and sneakers, ranging from affordable Puma styles to trendy designer models.

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