Rihanna is one of the most influential celebrities today. She's released groundbreaking albums and unforgettable singles and climbed to the top of the music charts and stayed there. She's one of the best selling artists of all time and she's won numerous Grammy Awards and is even in the Guinness Book Of World Records. She truly is one of the most popular celebrities.
Rihanna's known for her fearless no-nonsense rebellious attitude. She has a tight circle of friends that is not easy to join. On the other hand, there's a long list of celebs that Rihanna stays away from because she isn't a fan. It's time to take a closer look at Rihanna's circle of friends and enemies.
10 Avoids: Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift and Rihanna have a lot in common. For instance, they're both record-setting artists that top the music charts. Regardless, Rihanna and Swift tend to avoid each other.
Rihanna's former friend Katy Perry and Swift had huge falling out a few years ago. Of course, Rihanna got dragged into the feud. It didn't help when she noted she wouldn't join Swift on stage or join her squad of friends. However, things got real awkward between them when Rihanna collaborated with Swift's ex-boyfriend, Calvin Harris. They've since kept their distance from each other.
9 Friends: Jay-Z
Jay-Z and Rihanna are more than just good friends, Jay acts as a mentor and helps guide her career. In fact, Jay discovered Rihanna and signed her to Def Jam Records when he was the President of the company. Of course, their close friendship resulted in rumors of an intimate relationship, which they both deny.
They've also worked together on various projects and collaborations. Rihanna isn't afraid to speak her mind and criticized Jay for working with the NFL after praising Colin Kapernick. Regardless, they're still good friends and maintain a close friendship.
8 Avoids: Ciara
Ciara and Rihanna both had their big career breakthrough around the same time. In 2004, Ciara climbed to the top of the charts with her debut album Goodies. Ciara's career went on a decline while Rihanna continued to cement her legacy.
In 2011, a feud exploded between them after Ciara had some harsh words for Rihanna. During an episode of E's Fashion Police, Ciara recounted the first time she met Rihanna and noted, "she wasn't the nicest." Rihanna didn't appreciate the comments and responded on Twitter. They ended up having a heated exchange. The feud seemed over until Ciara brought the story up again a few years later.
7 Friends: Cara Delevingne
Rihanna has a unique fashion sense and is a trendsetter. She has a passion for fashion, which connected her to one of her best friends. In 2012, Rihanna met model Cara Delevingne at a fashion show. They quickly hit it off and became close friends.
They've been friends for several years and even worked together. In 2017, Rihanna and Delevingne appeared in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. The film ended up being a box office bomb, but Delevingne and Rihanna were thrilled they got to work together.
6 Avoids: Azealia Banks
It's safe to assume that Azealia Banks and Rihanna won't be getting together to discuss politics anytime soon. Banks and Rihanna have two very different opinions on the current President of the United States and his policies.
Of course, Rihanna is an outspoken critic of the current administration, while Banks is a proud supporter. In 2017, Rihanna expressed her anger over the controversial travel ban. Banks went to Twitter to defend the ban and took a few shots at Rihanna. She even pointed out that Rihanna's not a citizen. Rihanna never backs down and responded with a post about being a proud immigrant.
5 Friends: Adele
Adele is one of the best selling solo artists today. She's an icon with a legendary voice in her own right. Regardless, Adele still looks up to Rihanna, despite being around the same age. In 2015, Adele admitted to being a massive fan of Rihanna's during an interview. She even hoped that one day they'd become friends.
Of course, Adele's wish came true, and they became the best of friends. Adele admires Rihanna, but the feeling is mutual. Adele even wrote a stunning piece for Time magazine praising her "goofball" friend.
4 Avoids: Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen is one of the most controversial celebs of all time and he's ended up in a few very public feuds. Indeed, Sheen once had some unkind words for Rihanna. According to Sheen, he ran into Rihanna at a restaurant. Sheen's girlfriend was a huge fan and hoped to meet her. He asked if his girlfriend could meet Rihanna, but her people turned his request down.
Of course, Sheen was furious and vented on Twitter. He heavily criticized Rihanna and even insulted her appearance. Rihanna responded with a cryptic message and never spoke about it again. Sheen later apologized on Twitter, but Rihanna didn't respond.
3 Friends: Leonardo DiCaprio
Rihanna and Leonardo DiCaprio have a lot in common. They're both two of the hottest players in Hollywood, so naturally, they would eventually get together. Rumors suggest they had a romantic relationship for several years. However, the romantic aspect of the relationship came to an end.
Instead, a friendship blossomed in its place. They both have moved on in their romantic life, but still hangout from time to time. They realized they make better friends than romantic partners.
2 Avoids: Katy Perry
Rihanna and Katy Perry's friendship had many ups and downs. They've been best friends and bitter enemies. They first met in 2009, after Perry complimented Rihanna's Valentino bag. Rihanna then sent Perry the same bag for Valentine's Day, and the friendship blossomed.
Rumors suggest their friendship hit a rough patch when Rihanna briefly got back with her ex-boyfriend, Chris Brown. Perry and Rihanna temporarily reunited, but the friendship slowly deteriorated over the years. They eventually stopped being friends but ran into each other at the 2018 Met Gala and posed for an awkward picture.
1 Friends: Jim Parsons
Jim Parsons and Rihanna are the most unlikely friends in Hollywood. Regardless, Parsons and Rihanna have a lot in common. Parsons is best known for his role as Sheldon Cooper in the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory. In 2015, Parsons and Rihanna became friends while working on the animated film Home. They instantly hit it off, and a friendship blossomed.
They have a close relationship and are almost like siblings. Indeed, Parsons even admits to annoying Rihanna while working together. But, they're still excellent friends.
