20 things you probably didn't know about Rihanna

Marilyn La JeunesseApr 30, 2020, 20:37 IST

Rihanna is a Grammy-winning artist.James Devaney/GC Images

Rihanna is a Grammy-winning rhythm and blues, pop, and hip-hop artist, but even her biggest fans might not know some of these fun facts.
She holds multiple Guinness World Records and she's had a song top the charts for 10 weeks.
"Umbrella" was originally written for Britney Spears, and you can't bring umbrella props to any of Rihanna's shows.
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Robyn Rihanna Fenty, most-commonly known as Rihanna, is one of the biggest stars of the 21st century.

She's broken several music records, won nine Grammys, and successfully launched inclusive makeup and fashion lines.

Here are some surprising fun facts you might not know about Rihanna.

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She seemingly can't really wink.

Internet users have tried to prove that Rihanna can't wink. New York Daily News Archive Contributor/Getty Images

There are several wax figures of her displayed around the world.

Rihanna's wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York in Times Square. Mike Segar/Reuters

She has a street named after her in Barbados.

The block she grew up on is named after her. Anthony Harvey/Getty Images

Rihanna has gotten vocal lessons from fellow musician Ne-Yo.

He gave her voice lessons. Tibrina Hobson/Getty

Rihanna wasn't allowed to wear makeup growing up.

Rihanna now owns her own makeup line. Bryan Bedder/Getty

She said she's witnessed a few exorcisms.

Rihanna said she witnessed several exorcisms growing up in Barbados. Karwai Tang/Getty Images

She made a guest appearance on "Bates Motel" in 2017.

Rihanna on "Bates Motel." Universal Television

She is known for her philanthropic work.

Rihanna at the 2020 Diamond Ball. Shutterstock

She was the first woman to launch a fashion line for LVMH.

Rihanna's fashion brand is called Fenty. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

She starred in a few videos for The Lonely Island.

Rihanna and Andy Samberg in "Shy Ronnie." thelonelyisland/YouTube

Rihanna sometimes sneaks into her audience before shows.

Rihanna says she has a drink before shows to calm her nerves. Christopher Polk/Getty Images

She holds a few different Guinness World Records.

Rihanna holds several world records for her music. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

One of her most successful songs topped the charts for 10 weeks in a row.

A scene from the "We Found Love" music video. Rihanna/YouTube

Don't try to bring an umbrella to her shows.

A scene from the "Umbrella" music video. Rihanna/YouTube

"Umbrella" wasn't originally written for Rihanna.

The song was supposed to be for Britney Spears. Ethan Miller/Getty

Rihanna signed her first record deal at 16 years old, and Jay-Z played a role in the offer.

Jay-Z helped Rihanna get her big break. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

She received military training in Barbados.

Rihanna was in a military program in Barbados. Brendon Thome/ Getty Images

Rihanna won a beauty pageant in high school.

She said she entered the pageant on a dare. Christopher Polk/Getty Images

She had a cameo in "Bring It On: All or Nothing."

Rihanna in "Bring It On: All or Nothing." Universal Studios Home Video

You've probably been pronouncing her name wrong.

Rihanna pronounces her name "ree-ANN-uh." Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for BET

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