Rihanna Picks Actress with ‘Impressive Forehead’ to Play Her in Biopic: Get the Inside Scoop
Planning ahead of time is always a smart move, even though the chances of a Rihanna biopic being released soon are slim. During the Fenty Hair launch event on June 10, Rihanna shared her thoughts on who she would like to see portray her in a potential biopic. When asked about her favorite actress, Rihanna named 29-year-old Canadian Taylor Russell.
“Taylor Russell,” she said with a smile, highlighting a specific feature. “You know why? Because she’s got, like, a nice forehead.” Rihanna continued, “She’s, like, fly. And I feel like I want to be her, so I want her to pretend to be me. I want people to see me in that light.”
Taylor Russell: The chosen one for the Rihanna biopic
Taylor Russell, known for her roles in A24 films Waves and Bones and All, has not yet publicly responded to Rihanna’s endorsement. With Russell’s rising popularity in the acting world and her unique appearance, she is an intriguing choice to portray the iconic singer and business mogul. Fans and critics alike are eager to see how Russell will bring Rihanna’s multifaceted life to the screen.
Rihanna’s recent appearance wearing an I’m Retired shirt sparked rumors of a potential biopic. However, she quickly reassured fans that this was not the case. Rihanna told Extra that the shirt was simply a fashion statement.
“That was just me looking into the future. I’m not retired. I just like that dress. I got it as a gift and I loved it,” she explained. The singer continued, “They didn’t read the second line, I’m not retired, I’m just retired from dressing up — it’s a lot of effort.”
Album update: R9 on the horizon
Aside from discussing the biopic, Rihanna also shared an update on her highly awaited album, R9. She mentioned to Entertainment Tonight that she’s starting over with the album.
“Yeah, I’m starting over,” she explained, adding, “But I don’t want to neglect the songs that I have, so I actually want to go back and listen to stuff with new ears, with my new perspective and then see what applies and what I’m still in love with.”
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