While some celebs have a tendency to show up to the Met Gala in looks that leave us scratching our heads when it comes to the theme, our queen Rihanna always pulls through, whether she’s rocking that iconic omelet dress that gave us endless memes, or a stunning, sculptural Comme des Garcons look.
Naturally, 2018’s “Heavenly Bodies” theme was no exception, and Rihanna graced us all with her presence on the red carpet dressed as none other than the actual Pope in a ~lewk~ only she could pull off.
.@rihanna, #MetGala Co-Chair, has arrived on the red carpet. #MetHeavenlyBodies pic.twitter.com/Gi8QupIpoM
— The Met (@metmuseum) May 7, 2018
Queen Rih’s Maison Margiela look took the traditional papal robe and hat and made it ~fashion~ with plenty of intricate crystals, beads and a killer pair of Christian Louboutin heels. Paired with a smoky eye that makes me want to spend all my money on Fenty Beauty even more than I already did, it just might be her best Met Gala look yet.
The Internet rightfully lost it (and promptly converted to whatever religion Rihanna is now the leader of):
WELCOME TO THE CHURCH OF RIHANNA. COME. SHE SHALL BAPTIZE YOU IN BODY LAVA AND SIN. pic.twitter.com/xIvBunLnhO
— justine (@biticonjustine) May 7, 2018
BREAKING: It’s being reported that the Pope has stepped down from his role to make way for Rihanna
“She’s just TOO iconic” he said. #MetGala #MetGala2018 pic.twitter.com/xyDNL0RDWZ
— ÂRTPØP (@ArtpopRemixed) May 7, 2018
White smoke seen pouring out of Vatican chimney as Rihanna hits the Met Gala runway, meaning she has replaced Francis as pontiff. pic.twitter.com/gxnlErEIeg
— JuanPa (@jpbrammer) May 7, 2018
Rihanna IS Heavenly Body! In Jesus Name I pray!!!!!!!! #MetGala pic.twitter.com/OhsNSawzR0
— Jay Breeze (@DeLaBreezus) May 7, 2018
I can’t believe @rihanna invented Catholicism #MetGala pic.twitter.com/WAs62bzT2b
— nyoldman (@NYDoorman) May 7, 2018
Truly, we are not worthy.