During the Paris Fashion Week, Rihanna showered Natalie Portman with praise, declaring her one of the “hottest bitches in Hollywood.” The unexpected meeting took place during Dior’s Haute Couture show on January 22, where Rihanna was in attendance to witness the unveiling of the brand’s new collection.
The chance encounter outside the event led to an exchange of warm hugs and mutual admiration between the two stars. Rihanna, expressing her fandom, exclaimed, “I love you. I am a fucking fan. You’re one of the hottest bitches in Hollywood forever! You do the most innocent look, and I’m like, ‘Ugh’.” Portman, in disbelief, responded, “Excuse me? I’m gonna faint. I’m gonna black out!” The exchange continued with Portman expressing her love for Rihanna, calling her a queen, and Rihanna requesting a picture together. Cameras captured the moment as they parted ways with another warm embrace, and Rihanna stating, “I don’t get excited about anybody.”
Both Rihanna and Portman have garnered attention during the current award season. Portman received a nomination at the 81st Golden Globe Awards for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role in the 2023 Todd Haynes film, May December. Although the award ultimately went to Emma Stone, the recognition highlighted Portman’s outstanding performance.
Meanwhile, Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show earned accolades at the recent Creative Arts Emmy Awards, winning two awards for Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special and Outstanding Direction for a Variety Special. The achievement also marked Jay-Z‘s first Emmy award as a director.
