10 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About Rihanna
Rihanna is one of the most celebrated and successful pop stars of our time. From her humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming an international icon, Rihanna has proven herself to be a force to reckon with in the entertainment industry. However, beyond her music, there are many other interesting things you may not know about this talented singer.
Here are ten facts about Rihanna that will help you understand why she is much more than just a pop star:
1. She Has Her Own Makeup Line
In 2017, Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty, a makeup line that caters to all skin types and tones. The brand’s foundation range alone boasts over 50 shades! This move was applauded by many who felt that the beauty industry had long neglected people with darker skin tones.
2. She Supports Various Charities
Rihanna has been involved in several charitable initiatives throughout her career. In 2012, she founded the Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF), which aims at improving healthcare and education access for underprivileged communities around the world.
3. She Is A Fashion Icon
Rihanna has become synonymous with fashion over the years as she continues to push boundaries with bold and daring outfits on red carpets worldwide. Her style choices have earned her accolades from major fashion publications such as Vogue Magazine.
4. She Is An Actress
Aside from music, Rihanna also has acting experience having starred in movies like Battleship and Ocean’s Eight (2018). Although she hasn’t pursued acting full-time yet, it’s clear that she’s got some talent when it comes to performing on screen!
5. She Has Achieved Amazing Sales Records
With over 250 million records sold worldwide since debuting in 2005 with “Pon de Replay”, Rihanna holds multiple records including being named Spotify’s most-streamed female artist of all time in March 2020.
6.She Loves Tattoos
Although difficult to put an exact number on, Rihanna has over 25 tattoos on her body. Her most famous tattoo is the one under her breasts that reads “Never a failure, always a lesson”.
7. She Is A Trekkie
Rihanna is such a fan of Star Trek that she named one of her companies Sledgehammer Games after a weapon in the franchise.
8. She Has An Interest In Interior Design
In addition to music and fashion, Rihanna has an interest in interior design and even co-designed some hotels with LVMH’s Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE.
9. She Loves To Give Back To Her Community
Rihanna has never forgotten where she came from and continues to give back to Barbados through various charitable initiatives like donating equipment for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s radiotherapy program.
10. She Is Multilingual
Growing up in Barbados exposed Rihanna to different cultures and languages which helped her become fluent in multiple languages including English, Spanish as well as Bajan Creole (a local dialect).
In summary, while many people know Rihanna for being an incredible musician, there’s so much more to this talented woman than meets the eye! From acting and fashion designing to philanthropy work; it’s clear that she’s dedicated herself fully towards making positive changes both within herself and globally through her works.