Homemaking icon Martha Stewart, 83, has made it clear she’s a fan of Rihanna, 36—and perhaps an even bigger admirer of her partner, rapper ASAP Rocky.
On Instagram Thursday morning, Stewart shared a heartwarming photo with Rihanna, taken during the Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York City, often dubbed the “Shoe Oscars.” The event saw Stewart honored with the “Icon” award, while ASAP Rocky won “Collaboration of the Year” for his Puma collection.
The photo captured Rihanna glowing in a chic updo and layered pearl necklaces, while Stewart radiated elegance in a gold quilted jacket paired with a perfectly styled blowout. Both women shared beaming smiles, reflecting the joyful energy of the evening.
Stewart’s caption gushed over Rihanna’s beauty and charm, saying, “RIRI @badgalriri is so beautiful! And statuesque!” She didn’t stop there, adding praise for ASAP Rocky: “And has a very handsome and funny boyfriend, @asaprocky, who was one of the FNAA honorees last evening @ciprianiny along with yours truly! I was gold @officiallibertine and @skechers by Martha Stewart.”
Rihanna and ASAP, who have been together since 2020, share two young sons—RZA, 2, and Riot, 1. The couple continues to capture hearts both on and off the red carpet with their undeniable star power and chemistry.
In a new post on Instagram Thursday morning, Stewart posted a snap of her cozied up to the Fenty Beauty owner, which was taken at the Footwear News Achievement Awards in NYC
It’s unclear if this was the first time that the two of them have met, but based on her gushing Instagram post, it seems like it certainly won’t be the last
Martha Stewart recently shared her admiration for Rihanna in a heartfelt Instagram post, accompanied by a sweet photo of the two stars. “RIRI @badgalriri is so beautiful! And statuesque!” Stewart wrote, adding praise for Rihanna’s partner, ASAP Rocky.
On her Instagram Story, Stewart reposted a playful photo originally snapped by Kevin Sharkey, EVP of Design at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. The picture captured a warm moment, with the two women sharing a tight embrace and cheeky expressions. Sharkey aptly captioned it “Icons only” in bold red text.
While it’s unclear if this was their first encounter, Stewart’s enthusiasm suggests it won’t be their last. The homemaking mogul has a well-documented passion for meeting people and thrives on social interactions. Speaking to People recently, Stewart revealed her comfort with life in the spotlight: “I’m not very fearful of anything. I like intermingling with people. I like going on television. I like being interviewed.”
Throughout her decades-long career, Stewart has crossed paths with countless famous faces, with some leaving a particularly lasting impression on the ever-curious icon.