Rihanna Cannes 2025 Fact-Check
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were photographed together in Cannes on May 20, 2025, after having dinner at Palm Beach, a well-known Cannes venue. The outing took place one day after the couple attended the Cannes premiere of Rocky’s film, Highest 2 Lowest.
The couple were seen holding hands after dinner and later posed for photographs beneath a nearby bridge. The appearance attracted attention because of Rihanna’s maternity fashion and the couple’s separate red-carpet appearance the previous evening.
Rihanna’s Black Brandon Maxwell Dress
For the May 20 dinner outing, Rihanna wore a black dress by Brandon Maxwell. The dress featured an asymmetric cutout design and a thigh-high slit, with the cutout showing her pregnancy bump.
She paired the dress with a black bag and lucite heels. Harper’s Bazaar also reported that Rihanna wore magenta-tinted sunglasses, a berry-colored lip, and a gold wristwatch. Her hair was worn down for the more relaxed evening look.
The outfit was different from the glamorous blue gown she wore at the Cannes film premiere the night before.
A$AP Rocky’s dinner outfit
A$AP Rocky wore a darker brown-toned outfit for the dinner date. Harper’s Bazaar described the look as including an espresso-colored Calvin Klein trench coat, a gray suit, a brown shirt, and chocolate-colored leather loafers.
He also wore sunglasses from his Ray-Ban collection. E! News similarly described Rocky’s outfit as a dark gray suit with sunglasses.
Separate May 19 premiere appearance
The Palm Beach dinner took place one day after Rihanna and A$AP Rocky appeared together at the Cannes premiere of Highest 2 Lowest on May 19, 2025.
Rocky stars in the Spike Lee-directed film alongside Denzel Washington. For the premiere, Rihanna wore a sky-blue or turquoise gown from Alaïa. The dress featured cutout details and a fitted silhouette. She styled the look with matching blue heels and diamond jewelry.
Rocky wore a black Saint Laurent suit for the premiere. The couple posed together on the red carpet while sharing an umbrella during the rainy event.
Rihanna’s Cannes Fashion Moment
The two Cannes appearances showed different sides of Rihanna’s maternity style. Her May 19 Alaïa look was designed for the formal film premiere, while the May 20 Brandon Maxwell dress was a more relaxed evening outfit after dinner.
Fashion coverage from Vogue, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, and E! News focused on the contrast between the two looks and the couple’s appearances during the festival.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky had announced that they were expecting their third child earlier in May 2025. Their Cannes appearances therefore received additional attention from entertainment and fashion publications.
What Is Confirmed
The following details are supported by entertainment and fashion coverage:
- The dinner outing took place on May 20, 2025.
- Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were photographed after dinner at Palm Beach in Cannes.
- Rihanna wore a black Brandon Maxwell dress.
- The dress included cutout details and a thigh-high slit.
- A$AP Rocky wore a dark brown and gray outfit with sunglasses.
- The couple attended the Highest 2 Lowest premiere in Cannes on May 19.
- Rihanna wore a blue Alaïa gown to the premiere.
- A$AP Rocky wore a black Saint Laurent suit at the premiere.
The dinner outing should not be confused with the May 19 premiere appearance. The two events took place on different evenings, and Rihanna wore different outfits for each occasion.
Final assessment
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s May 20, 2025, Cannes appearance was a dinner outing at Palm Beach followed by photographs in the surrounding area. Rihanna’s verified dinner look included a black Brandon Maxwell dress with cutout details, a thigh-high slit, a matching bag, and lucite heels.
The couple’s appearance came shortly after their red-carpet appearance at the Cannes premiere of Highest 2 Lowest, where Rihanna wore a blue Alaïa gown and Rocky wore a black Saint Laurent suit.
Sources Reviewed
E! News: Pregnant Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Date Night in France — May 20 outing, Palm Beach dinner, and Brandon Maxwell dress.
Harper’s Bazaar: Rihanna Bares Her Baby Bump in a Cutout Dress for a Cannes Date Night — Palm Beach location, outfit details, and Rocky’s clothing.
Vogue: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky at the Highest 2 Lowest Premiere — May 19 premiere and Alaïa gown.
Marie Claire: Rihanna’s 2025 Cannes Film Festival Debut — premiere date, designer, dress details, and jewelry.
Billboard: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky at the Highest 2 Lowest Premiere — premiere date and Cannes event context.
