Rihanna Debuts Bright Pink Hair Ahead of 2024 Met Gala
Rihanna is a good girl gone...pink.
The Fenty Beauty founder's blonde bombshell era was short-lived, as she recently debuted a brighter and bolder look ahead of the 2024 Met Gala.
While attending boyfriend A$AP Rocky's new Puma pop-up shop in Miami on May 4, Rihanna showcased an unexpected bubblegum pink hair transformation. And it's clear the "Lift Me Up" singer wanted her new hair color to be the mane focus, as she donned a black asymmetrical dress that featured a waist-cinching corset bodice and and thigh-high slit.
She accessorized the low-key look (well, for Rihanna's standards) with vibrant pink sneakers that coordinated perfectly with her tresses.
A$AP—who shares sons RZA, 23 months, and Riot, 8 months with Rihanna—also wore a colorful look, rocking a motorsport-inspired shirt with a highlighter yellow graphic pattern, jean shorts and neon green shoes.
Rihanna's drastic hair change comes days before the Met Gala on May 6, where she's bound to drop jaws for the "Garden of Time"-themed event—hosted by Anna Wintour and cochaired by Bad Bunny, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez and Chris Hemsworth.
"I'm coming in as an extra this year," she exclusively told E! News' Francesca Amiker at Fenty Beauty's Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation launch April 26. "I'm coming for dinner."
Although the 36-year-old teased her appearance, she also noted her approach will be different this time around, especially now that she's a mom of two.
"Really, like chill," she said of her Met Gala ensemble. "I know you think I'm lying—it's chill. I'm a mom. I don't got time for a lot of s--t."
It's only a matter of time before Rihanna wows on the red carpet. Until then, keep reading to see all stars' major hair transformation in recent weeks.
The Transformers actress returned to her dark brown tresses and debuted a sassy bob in May 2024, a month after she dyed her hair blue to enter what she dubbed her "Jedi era."
At age 17, the daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith debuted a new lob hairstyle overnight during 2024 Kentucky Derby weekend, which she attended with dad Larry Birkhead.
The singer debuted a lighter, shorter 'do in April 2024.
Back to blonde: Kim debuted a new platinum 'do in April 2024.
The Fenty Beauty founder debuted a bright blonde hair transformation April 17 while celebrating her latest Fenty x Puma collection in London.
The model debuted a bleach blonde pixie cut at the FRAME event April 4.
The Jennifer's Body star traded in her bubblegum pink tresses for a baby blue bob, which she debuted April 2.
Less than a month afer chopping her hair into a long bob, Zendaya debuted a honey blonde transformation at the Challengers premiere March 26.
The Great star ushered in spring with a fresh cut, as she debuted a long bob March 25.
The Mean Girls alum swapped out her signature blonde hair for a dark brunette transformation on March 18.
The Selling Sunset star looked completely unrecognizable after debuting a dramatic blonde transformation March 16.
The Fashion Police alum ditched her signature purple hair after six years, tinting it an icy silver in March 2024.
The Dune actress debuted a shoulder-grazing bob at Essence's Black Women in Hollywood Awards March 7.
The Anyone But You star made a showstopping appearance at Miu Miu's fall/winter 2024-2025 show during Paris Fashion Week. For the March 5 event, she unveiled a dramatic long bob haircut.
To prepare for her upcoming role as Jean Seberg, the 29-year-old debuted a bleached blonde pixie cut.
The Princess Diaries alum unveiled fringe bangs at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
The star debuted a bangin' new style at the premiere of her friend Nicola Peltz Beckham's film Lola in February 2024.
The "On the Floor" singer made a dramatic hair change, as she debuted a chin-grazing bob cut at Schiaparelli's haute couture spring/summer 2024 show on Jan. 22.
In January 2024, a month after her prison release, the now-influencer shared a pic of herself sporting a shorter 'do.
Kylie Jenner traded in her dark locks for a pink 'do in January 2024.
In January 2024, the Dancing With the Stars personality shared a video of herself cutting her own hair. "Out with the old energy," she wrote, "and in with the new."
The Underworld actress took the plunge and went full blonde, while also debuting a short bob haircut.
The Daisy Jones & The Six actress debuted jet-black hair on Nov. 2.
The Flamin' Hot director recently showcased her dramatic transformation, debuting a choppy, layered bob on Nov. 9.
The TikToker debuted a fresh haircut, revealing a long bob.
After rocking platinum blonde tresses for years, Miley officially returned to her brunette roots to model Gucci's new collection.
The royal recently showed off her new curtain bangs during a public appearance on Sept. 27.
The actress recently debuted a bright red hair color and equally bold blunt bob haircut.
The supermodel debuted a punk-rock hairstyle at Vogue's World Show during London Fashion Week on Sept. 14
The Pitch Perfect star made a drastic hair change, going from dark brunette tresses to a bright blonde look.
Don't miss E!'s Live From E!: 2024 Met Gala red carpet Monday, May 6, starting at 6 p.m. for every must-see moment from fashion's biggest night. And tune in to E! News Tuesday, May 7, at 11 p.m. for a full recap of every jaw-dropping look and all the behind-the-scenes moments.