10 Rihanna Facts You Didn’t Know Until Today.pdf

Did you know that singer and songwriter Rihanna holds many Guinness world records and she won a High school beauty pageant when she was just 16 years old?

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10 Rihanna Facts
A Look at the Icon’s Lesser-
Known Journey

2. Appeared in 9+ films & TV shows
Debut: Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006)
Major role: Battleship (2012)
Cameos: This Is the End, Annie, Home, Valerian
Faced nerves on set, but earned respect Her Hidden Hollywood Moments

3. From Pageants to Pop Stardom‌
WON A HIGH SCHOOL BEAUTY
PAGEANT
IMPRESSED JUDGES WITH HER
SINGING
SIGNED TO DEF JAM AT 16 BY JAY-Z
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS IN BARBADOS

4. Breaking Records Like a Queen‌
MOST STREAMED FEMALE ALBUM ON SPOTIFY
FIRST ARTIST WITH 100 MILLION RIAA SONG
AWARDS
MOST UK NO.1 SINGLES IN CONSECUTIVE YEARS
MOST MTV VMA NOMINATIONS FOR COLLABS

5. More Than Music – Her Global
Impact‌
Founded Clara Lionel Foundation in 2012
Focuses on education & disaster relief
Hosted Diamond Ball – raised $5M+ in 2017
Gave $1M+ after Hurricane Dorian (2020)

6. From Forbidden Makeup
to Fenty Empire
Not allowed makeup as a child
First experience during a
pageant
Launched Fenty Beauty in
2011
Focus on inclusive shades &
natural looks

7. Honored in Her Hometown Barbados renamed her
childhood street
Now called Rihanna Drive (since
2017)
She attended the naming
ceremony
Cultural ambassador for
Barbados

8. Celebrated on Barbados National
Heroes Day
Officially named a National Hero
Honored by PM Mia Mottley &
President Mason
Rihanna’s heartfelt Instagram post
A National Hero Gets Her Day

9. Cadet Rihanna – Before the
Fame
Army cadet during school years
Gained discipline and leadership
Learned skills like posture, timing,
and confidence

10. She Does Shots Before Shows
Admitted to drinking before
performing
Helps calm her nerves
Referenced alcohol in many
hit songs
Used this tactic before big
shows like the Super Bowl

11. Inspiring Confidence in
Every Body Promotes self-love & confidence
Inclusive fashion shows & beauty
campaigns
Celebrated for empowering all shapes &
sizes

12. Rihanna – A Global
Icon Beyond Music
Singer, entrepreneur,
philanthropist, role model
Continues to inspire across
industries
A story of transformation,
empowerment, and influence