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Rihanna and Ciara end 14-year feud with warm moment at 2025 Met Gala

Global music icons Rihanna and Ciara shocked fans and stole the spotlight at the 2025 Met Gala, not just with their fashion but with an unexpected and heartfelt reconciliation that ended years of rumoured animosity.
The prestigious event, which took place on May 5 at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, was filled with glamour as usual—but the real moment that had the internet buzzing came when the two stars shared warm smiles, laughter, and a powerful gesture of peace that touched many.
In a viral moment captured by cameras, Ciara was seen gently cradling Rihanna’s baby bump, as the Barbadian superstar confirmed her third pregnancy on the Met Gala red carpet.
The touching interaction quickly became a highlight of the night, signalling the end of a long-running feud that once played out in front of millions.
Omg Rihanna and Ciara 🥹 at the #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/ONf0W2ZfyY
— ELA ✨ (@ella_bosslady_) May 6, 2025
Their fallout dates back to 2011, when Ciara, during a guest appearance on E!’s Fashion Police, shared an uncomfortable encounter with Rihanna: “I ran into her recently at a party and she wasn’t the nicest,” she said, expressing surprise given how much she admired Rihanna’s style and artistry.
The comment sparked a fiery exchange on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), with both stars trading jabs in what became one of the internet’s earliest viral celebrity spats. Though the online war cooled down over the years, fans often wondered whether the tension had ever truly been resolved.
But the scenes from the Met Gala seem to have answered that question. With Rihanna and Ciara now publicly reconnecting—laughing, embracing, and showing mutual love—it’s clear the past has been laid to rest.
The heartwarming moment has since taken over social media timelines, with fans and pop culture enthusiasts alike celebrating the unexpected reunion. For many, it was a powerful reminder that time can indeed heal old wounds—even in the spotlight.
14 years ago today, rihanna and ciara fought on twitter pic.twitter.com/1AMKol31g8
— 4KT WHO YOU HATE (@royal_bobby24) May 6, 2025
Ciara baby, I love u girl! U hurt my feelings real bad on TV! I'm heartbroken! That's y I retaliated this way! So sorry! #letsmakeup
— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 26, 2011
pure comedy…
— Ciara (@ciara) February 26, 2011