RIHANNA has once again proved she’s one of the hottest women on the planet with a new sizzling lingerie shoot.
The head-turning snaps were from her Savage x Fenty new bridal range – and the sexy star, 37, used one of her “six signature moves” to nail the shot.
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According to body language expert Judi James, the Umbrella singer used her fail-safe X move to ooze sex appeal.
She told Fabulous: “Rihanna’s sensual signalling is uniquely powerful because it appears ‘bullet-proof’, with no off-switch.
“Her sexuality looks authentic and effortless, a natural state that doesn’t need building or creating, rather than a constructed one.
“Unlike celebrity posers like the Kardashians, who go to hard-core extremes when it comes to their body sculpting in a desire for surreal levels of ‘perfection’, Rihanna’s incredible body shape is always shown to be less important in terms of impact and desirability than her body language signals and her facial expressions.
“This is why she avoids over-sculpting or over-working her poses, making her look and feel relaxed and relatable.
“Rihanna’s signature body language state is one known as the ‘purr’. It’s a languid, self-satisfied look that invites you to enjoy admiring her because she is enjoying posing.”
Rihanna’s bridal shoot featured bubblegum pink lingerie, instead of bridal white, but she modelled with a tulle veil to give a wedding effect.
The singer – who shares RZA, three, and Riot, 21 months, with partner A$AP Rocky – posed in a glamorous ensemble which included a thong, thigh stockings and a bustier.
Here, we look at Rihanna’s sexiest lingerie shoots over the years, and her six killer moves that make her one of the stunning women on earth….
1) The eye pout
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While Rihanna’s figure is undeniably eye-catching, it’s her signature eye expression that has always been the sexual vortex of her poses, according to Judi.
She shared: “Her body might look impossible sensual but it’s the unique eye-gaze that has always formed the ‘Rihanna look’.
“Her large, cat-shaped eyes are elongated with liner but the very top section of the iris is covered by her slightly drooping eyelids to create an ‘eye pout’.
“It’s a Marilyn Monroe trick that intensifies the sexual impact of any pose.”
2) Chin to shoulder pose
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When it comes to posing, Rihanna has a fail-safe trick up her sleeve – the chin to shoulder pose.
Judi explained: “This is another vintage glamour trick that blends well with Rihanna’s more relatable current look of edginess and attitude.
“The shoulder is raised, creating focus on the rounded flesh of her upper arm and her chin is dipped to signal a non-verbal, sultry invitation.”
3) Body ‘scrunching’
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While most celebrities try to elongate their bodies in poses to sculpt waists and ribcages as well as lengthen the look of the legs, Rihanna often tends to pose in a ‘scrunch’.
Judi shared how this means she brings in her chest, bum and knees all together in one compacted sexy bundle.
She added: “The pose suggests a lack of any precious pre-occupation with unreal body size or any exaggeration or over-display of any of her features.
“It signals a very healthy confidence when it comes to her body shape and that confidence in turn creates enhanced desirability and engagement.”
4) ‘Hot mess’ styling
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Rihanna’s styling and her body language poses often don’t make a lot of sense and that’s what makes them sexier, says the body language expert.
Judi claims that instead of calling for the stylist’s brush and spray she just grabs at her hair to use it as a prop.
The professional added: “Rihanna will pose against a child’s boat ride or against the most challenging backgrounds.
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“There’s a blue fur coat thrown on over some hot red underwear and when she poses in bridal lingerie she adopts a non-bridal-looking attitude.
“Posing heavily pregnant she propped herself up against some rolls of fabric for no relatable reason apart from they were there.
“This ongoing trait of a lack of narrative or curated perfection in her poses signals a spontaneously sexy personality and despite her goddess status she’s never really lost the look.”
5) Post-coital, not pre
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While many celebrity glamour poses are “thirst traps” that invite viewers to admire them from afar, Rihanna goes for a different tactic, says Judi.
She shared: “Rihanna’s body language always tends to suggest she is posing just after having sex though.
“Bypassing all the perfect styling and tweaked perfection, she recreates the gaze and more tousled pose of someone fulfilled and confident rather than aloof and unobtainable.”
6) Danger signals
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One of Rihanna’s go-to poses is crouching down on all fours – which goes against common glamour poses of posing upright to let gravity flatter their curves.
Judi added: “Rihanna tends to love the crawl/crouch look though, allowing the focus to centre on her angled bum and her challenging, dangerous-looking stare to camera. Hers is a very womanly sexuality rather than anything girlish.
“Poses like this tend to create a direct and sensual look rather than any more indirect flirting.”
Rihanna’s dating history
Chris Brown
Rihanna’s relationship with Chris Brown was one of her most publicised and controversial. The pair began dating in 2007, but their relationship ended in 2009 after Brown physically assaulted Rihanna, leading to a highly publicised court case. Despite the incident, there were rumours of reconciliation over the years, but their relationship ultimately remained strained.
Matt Kemp
After her split with Chris Brown, Rihanna dated professional baseball player Matt Kemp in 2010. Their relationship was relatively short-lived, lasting less than a year. Despite the brief romance, Kemp was a significant figure in Rihanna’s dating history as she moved on from a tumultuous past relationship.
Drake
Rihanna and Canadian rapper Drake had an on-again, off-again romance that spanned several years. Their relationship was marked by numerous collaborations and public appearances, showcasing their undeniable chemistry. However, despite their close connection, they never managed to establish a long-term relationship.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Rihanna was also linked to Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio in early 2015. Though their relationship was never officially confirmed, they were spotted together at several events and parties. The rumours of their romance generated significant media buzz, given their high profiles in the entertainment industry.
Travis Scott
Around 2015, Rihanna was romantically linked with American rapper Travis Scott. Their relationship was relatively low-key compared to her other high-profile romances, but still attracted considerable media attention.
Hassan Jameel
Rihanna’s relationship with Saudi businessman Hassan Jameel was one of her longest, lasting from 2017 to early 2020. The couple kept their relationship largely out of the public eye, maintaining a level of privacy that was unusual for Rihanna’s usual high-profile romances. Despite their efforts, they eventually parted ways after nearly three years together.
A$AP Rocky
Rihanna has been in a relationship with A$AP Rocky since 2020. The pair share two children, RZA Athelaston Mayers, and Riot Rose Mayers.
