Rihanna brought the ultimate mom energy to the red carpet as she attended the U.S. premiere of The Smurfs in Los Angeles with her two sons, RZA and Riot. The music icon and business mogul looked radiant in blue as she introduced her kids to Papa Smurf in a moment that melted hearts on and off the carpet.
Highlights
- Rihanna attended the L.A. premiere of The Smurfs with sons RZA and Riot
- She stunned in a maternity-friendly blue coat dress with bold accessories
- The boys had a sweet interaction with a life-size Papa Smurf mascot
- Rihanna voices Smurfette in the animated film and also served as producer
- The star is also behind a new original song, “Friend of Mine,” featured in the movie
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Rihanna arrived at the Los Angeles premiere of The Smurfs in full glow, accompanied by her two young sons. The family moment quickly became a highlight of the event, especially when little RZA and Riot got to meet a life-sized Papa Smurf mascot. Rihanna, clearly enjoying the experience, beamed as cameras captured the adorable interaction.

The cast, led by Rihanna and joined by Xolo Maridueña, hit the red carpet at Paramount Pictures Studios. Maridueña, voicing Brainy Smurf, joined James Corden (No Name Smurf), John Goodman (Papa Smurf), Dan Levy and others, all in lively hues of blue. Rihanna attended with her two young sons, RZA and Riot, who met Papa Smurf in a touching family moment.
The animated musical reboot, directed by Chris Miller and scripted by Pam Brady, features a powerhouse voice ensemble including Sandra Oh, Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, Hannah Waddingham, Kurt Russell and more.

Rihanna, who is also a producer on the film, continues to show how seamlessly she balances work and family. She’s been hands-on in promoting The Smurfs, lending her voice and creativity not only to the film but to its soundtrack. Her original song “Friend of Mine” is already gaining buzz as a standout track.
From the big screen to sweet moments with her boys, Rihanna’s premiere night was more than just a red carpet appearance, it was a celebration of motherhood, music, and magical storytelling.

