Rihanna and Ciara’s Met Gala reunion after feud sent a wave of excitement through fans, as the two stars ended over a decade of rumored tension with a warm, public interaction in New York City. Their 14-year turnaround was on full display at the 2025 Met Gala, where friendship, motherhood, and mutual respect took center stage.
Revisiting the Ciara and Rihanna Feud
Ciara recently addressed her history with Rihanna during an appearance on
“Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.”
Speaking candidly about their much-discussed Twitter spat from 2011, Ciara reflected that the disagreement was nothing more than a momentary misunderstanding. She said,
“The way I feel is, CiCi got a lot of love for RiRi,”
—Ciara, Singer. The feud originally ignited after Ciara commented on Rihanna’s demeanor in a Fashion Police segment, leading to a viral exchange of sharp but memorable tweets. However, time and personal growth changed their relationship’s trajectory.
Looking back, Ciara remarked on how maturity and life changes, especially motherhood, helped her and Rihanna move beyond old drama.
“Oh my gosh, we were babies. Now we’re mamas doing our thing. It’s all love,”
—Ciara, Singer. She also revealed that Rihanna had reached out to offer support through a direct message, sharing,
“She said she was proud of me. I’m proud of her too.”
—Ciara, Singer. These gestures signaled a new phase of admiration and camaraderie between the two artists.
A Memorable Met Gala Encounter in 2025
The world witnessed the transformation of their relationship when Rihanna and Ciara met publicly for the first time in 14 years at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City. The two singers were photographed chatting, smiling, and embracing on the red carpet, with Ciara affectionately placing her hand on Rihanna’s baby bump. Their display of affection and comfort confirmed that any lingering animosities were long gone.
In a subsequent interview on “Sherri,” Ciara elaborated on the joyful meeting, stating how they connected as mothers and reminisced about their journeys. She noted that Rihanna sent her a heartfelt message ahead of the event and cheered her on by saying,
“She is rocking it in such a great way.”
—Ciara, Singer. The playful rapport continued at the Met Gala, where the two artists bonded over their growing families—Ciara is a mother of four, while Rihanna is expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky. The duo even joked about their expanding broods by referencing Spanish numbers—quatro and tres—highlighting the personal growth both have experienced since their past feud.
Motherhood as a Unifying Force
Reflecting on their renewed relationship, Ciara emphasized that motherhood played a pivotal role in bringing them together. Describing Rihanna’s journey, she commented,
“She is rocking it in such a great way,”
—Ciara, Singer. Ciara also expressed the deeper message that comes from their shared experience:
“What you get to see through our journeys as moms, just every woman that’s doing it, that you really can do it. You can live your life. You can have beautiful, precious babies and still pursue your dreams, be successful.”
—Ciara, Singer. This outlook underscores their support for women who balance family, personal growth, and ambition.
Despite their feud once dominating headlines and social media, Ciara now champions support, growth, and understanding among women, especially those in the public eye. Their bond at the Met Gala and beyond demonstrates a powerful example of reconciliation and mutual respect, inspiring fans and reminding the entertainment world of what can be gained by choosing empathy over rivalry.
