New York City: Rihanna once again proved she’s unfazed by awkward moments after a brief mishap involving her security team went viral on social media.
The singer was leaving the Four Seasons Hotel in NYC on Friday, January 16, when her bodyguard inadvertently let a door swing shut right in her face.
Instead of showing frustration, the 37-year-old paused, smiled, and joked, “Such a gentleman you are,” before laughing and stepping into a waiting car. The clip quickly spread online, earning fans praise for Rihanna’s humor and grace under pressure.
A celebratory weekend for the superstar
The incident coincided with a busy weekend for Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky. On the same day, Rocky released his fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, and the following night he performed as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, with the couple later attending the show’s after-party together.
Rihanna hints at expanding her family
The singer, who shares children RZA (3), Riot (2), and Rocki (4 months) with Rocky, also sparked conversation online with a playful comment on Montana Brown’s Love Island video debating whether to “get hot and sexy or get pregnant in 2026.”
Rihanna chimed in: “Wait! So I’m not crazy then? Bet!” Her comment drew mixed reactions from fans, with some celebrating her embracing motherhood and others humorously asking her to focus on her long-awaited music return.
One fan joked, “@badgalriri need to be pregnant with an album sis,” while another pleaded, “@badgalriri Rih baby pleaseeee let us get the album first.”
Confident and unbothered
From shrugging off a viral door mishap to playfully discussing family plans, Rihanna continues to show she does things on her own terms, balancing public attention with personal life while maintaining her status as one of pop culture’s most beloved figures.