Rihanna on taking multiple responsibilities in 'Smurfs': 'It pushed us all to challenge our artistry'
The Oceans 8 actor revealed that she could relate a lot to Smurfette's character and it mirrored the values she stood for. "First of all, I have always loved makeup and hair. We all know that. And she's an esthetician. She's also a powerful leader, independent, strong, beautiful, sassy, witty, and very empathetic. I was super-inspired by all of that. I think she loves music too and her favorite genres are hip-hop, reggae, Afrobeats, ballads, and house. That's Smurfette. She needs options," she said, underlining that she took inspiration for her character from some real-life women.
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Rihanna on taking multiple responsibilities in 'Smurfs': 'It pushed us all to challenge our artistry'
She also spoke about how Smurfs was a big part of her childhood. "So many mornings, I woke up long before I was supposed to get ready for school just to get that dose of Smurfs," she added. The Oceans 8 actor revealed that she could relate a lot to Smurfette's character and it mirrored the values she stood for. "First of all, I have always loved makeup and hair. We all know that. And she's an esthetician. She's also a powerful leader, independent, strong, beautiful, sassy, witty, and very empathetic. I was super-inspired by all of that. I think she loves music too and her favorite genres are hip-hop, reggae, Afrobeats, ballads, and house. That's Smurfette. She needs options," she said, underlining that she took inspiration for her character from some real-life women.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Is Rihanna, ASAP Rocky's baby no.3 a girl? Riri may have just hinted at the possibility!
Looks like the one sole track from the upcoming Smurfs movie will have to do for now, for all those craving some new Rihanna tunes. The singer has seemingly taken quite the lengthy hiatus from the studio, refocusing her attention on her beauty baby, Fenty, and of course her two real babies, RZA Athelston Mayers, 3, and Riot Rose Mayers, soon to turn 2. Rihanna and ASAP Rocky at the Belgium premiere of the Smurfs movie(Photos: Instagram) In a byte to Entertainment Tonight, Rihanna, 37, just made a coy face when asked about the same. But from the looks of it, making new music doesn't really seem to be on her mind for now, what with her being heavily pregnant with her and partner ASAP Rocky's baby number 3. Between this and Fenty's feats, it's truly a wonder how Rihanna found the time to voice Smurfette's character for the Smurfs movie — but Riri fans are more than happy to take what they can get. Rihanna for one, is thoroughly in her mom era and the proof lies in the fact that she can't stop taking about the little one on it's way. Now while the singer may be heavily pregnant, no official gender reveal seems to have come our way yet. But from the looks of it, Rihanna and ASAP, 36, are really, really hoping it's a little baby sister for their two boys! Speaking to ET, when asked if "this is the girl you've been waiting for?', Rihanna, with a twinkle in her eye, said, "let's see if it's a Smurfette!". When egged on about maybe hinting at a confirmation, Rihanna quickly backtracked and shared how it could very well be a Papa Smurf too! But the one thing she did confirm? Baby number 3 will also have an R name. "It's always going to be an R name. That's the one thing me and Rocky don't fight over!", she quipped. The new Smurfs movie is eyeing a release on July 18.
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Did ASAP Rocky Just Confirm the Gender of His and Rihanna's Third Baby? Rapper Says 'It Is...'
ASAP Rocky might have just dropped a big hint about baby number three. While attending The Smurfs world premiere in Brussels on Saturday, June 28, the rapper appeared to confirm that he and Rihanna are expecting a baby girl. ASAP Rocky hints at baby girl on the blue carpet Rocky was at the premiere to support Rihanna, who voices Smurfette in the upcoming animated film. On the red carpet, Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier asked him directly, 'Is that the girl you've been waiting for?' Rocky smiled and responded, 'It is, man, it is.' He then held up a Smurfette toy for the camera and added, "Right here, right here," as if he was deflecting the question back to the movie. When Frazier pressed, 'You know what I'm asking!' Rocky just laughed, leaving fans to wonder if the hint was intentional. Rihanna shows off baby bump at Smurfs premiere Rihanna, who is pregnant with the third child, made a stunning appearance on the blue carpet. The Fenty Beauty founder wore a custom light blue Chanel semi-sheer silk chiffon top and skirt. Her outfit, embellished with sequins, crystals, and feathers, highlighted her baby bump. The Smurfs film, where Rihanna plays Smurfette, is set for release on July 18. Rihanna and ASAP Rocky already share two sons, RZA, 3, and Riot, 22 months. They announced they were expecting baby number three during the 2025 Met Gala in May. A source told PEOPLE the couple is thrilled to be growing their family. 'Rihanna has always wanted a big family, so she couldn't be more excited…they can't wait to give their boys another sibling,' the insider said. The source added that the couple wants their children close in age so they can grow up with a strong bond. 'They feel so blessed and are so grateful for this next chapter in their lives. It's a very special time.'
