Anne Hathaway Says Rihanna Inspired Her Maternity Style

Anne Hathaway credits Rihanna as the inspiration behind her recent maternity looks.

While visiting CBS Mornings on Friday (Oct. 1), the actress discussed her red carpet outfits while promoting the psychological thriller Verity, in which she plays the title role. When host Gayle King praised her wardrobe choices and baby bump, Hathaway—who is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman—stated, “I think we have Rihanna to thank.”

“She changed the game,” the Devil Wears Prada star added regarding the Fenty mogul. “When I saw what she was doing with her maternity style, I just realized that I just needed to use my imagination and go out there and have more fun.”

Rihanna previously received recognition for her maternity fashion during her pregnancies with sons RZA and Riot Rose and daughter Rocki, whom she shares with A$AP Rocky. Rather than concealing her baby bumps, the artist utilized bold colors and cutouts to make her stomach a focal point.

“I’m enjoying not having to worry about covering up my tummy,” Rihanna told People in 2022. “If I feel a little chubby, it’s like, whatever! It’s a baby!”

Hathaway told King that she is also enjoying family time with her two sons, ages 10 and 6. “We’re thrilled, we’re overjoyed,” the Oscar winner said. “But what we’re really focused on right now is actually just taking in still being a family of four, because everything’s going to change for us, but it’s really going to change for our kids.”

Watch Hathaway discuss Rihanna’s influence on her maternity style and her new movie Verity below.