She famously sang about shining bright like a diamond.
And Rihanna did just that on Thursday, as she led a host of stars - and members of her own family - at her aptly named Diamond Ball in Los Angeles.
The 27-year-old made sure all eyes were on her as she arrived on the red carpet in a show-stopping Dior gown with matching coat.
Rihanna risked a wardrobe malfunction as her extremely ample cleavage nearly spilled out of the vintage style frock.
The dress clung to her curves in all the right places thanks to its bodice style top, and had a slit up the front, allowing her to show a little leg.
Rihanna paired the eye-catching gown with a coat that fell off her bare shoulders and a pair of heels, both of which were in the exact same hue as the dress.
The singer wore her long, raven locks loose and sported a dazzling diamond necklace and matching earrings.
Rihanna also wore a full face of heavy make-up, including deep pink lipstick, frosted eyeshadow and false eyelashes.
The megastar was supported at the event by members of her family, including her mother Monica Braithwaite, her aunt and her young 'niece' Majesty.
The adorable toddler is the daughter of Rihanna's cousin Noella Alstrom, making her Rihanna's first cousin, once removed, although the star calls herself 'Auntie OhNaNa' and clearly dotes on the little girl.
Rihanna proudly held up her 18-month-old 'niece' - clad in an adorable sparkling blue frock - and planted kisses on her as they posed for the cameras.
The Stay hit-maker started the event last year, to raise funds for the Clara Lionel Foundation, which she set up in 2012.
The charity is named after her grandparents Clara and Lionel Braithwaite and states on its website that it 'works to improve the quality of life for communities globally in the areas of health, education, arts and culture'.
This year, Rihanna raised $3million for the charity, with her manager Jay Brown splashing $45,000 in auction for a replica of her Dior gown.
Speaking about the event to People, Rihanna said that she loves 'the energy, the crowd, the vibe' most. She added: 'I love everything about it!'
The star also said: 'It's overwhelming to see so many of the people that I care about come together to support a cause that is near and dear to my heart.'
The singer was joined by a number of famous faces including Kylie Jenner, Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett-Smith, Kevin Hart, Tyga, Emily Ratajkowski, Zendaya and EJ Johnson.
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