Rihanna was spotted out in Manhattan on January 16, 2026, and the singer looked absolutely flawless. Glowing skin, effortless style, and that signature billionaire confidence.
But while most fans were admiring her beauty, others were busy doing what the internet does best — body shaming.
Some people online noticed that Rihanna’s figure has changed since her pregnancy and started making comments about her weight, with a few claiming that she’s now around a size 16.
Let’s pause right there.
First of all, Rihanna just gave birth less than six months ago. Her body did exactly what it was supposed to do — create life — and somehow the internet still found a way to complain about it.
Second, and this is important: a size 16 is not “plus size.” It’s average.
In the United States, the average dress size for women is between 16 and 18. That means Rihanna’s current figure actually reflects what millions of American women look like right now. So instead of tearing her down, people should probably be celebrating the fact that one of the most iconic women in the world looks more relatable than ever.
And let’s be honest.
There’s nothing “average” about Rihanna.
She’s one of the most beautiful women alive.
She’s a global superstar.
She’s a billionaire business mogul.
And she’s still that girl — no matter what number is on the tag.
Sources tell Media Take Out that Rihanna is not worried about the chatter. She’s enjoying motherhood, running her empire, and looking incredible while doing it. And if she ever decides she wants to drop weight, we’re sure she could do that too. But the point is, she doesn’t have to.
Her body is her business.
The same people calling her “big” would probably cry if they had to keep up with her life, her career, or her bank account. So maybe they should focus on themselves and leave Rihanna alone.
Because whether she’s a size 4 or a size 16, Rihanna is still the blueprint.