ScreenRant interviews Smurfs director Chris Miller about Rihanna’s involvement in the sequel as a producer and star of the rebooted franchise.

Smurfs director Chris Miller has opened up about how Rihanna was ‘invaluable’ on set, breathing new life into one of the most iconic characters in the world. The filmmaker is responsible for bringing the blue crew back to the big screen for another adventure with a star-studded cast,

Rihanna is thrilled that Smurfs is "finally being birthed". The 37-year-old star voices the part of Smurfette in the new animated movie, and Rihanna is delighted that her kids can now finally enjoy the movie.

The very pregnant 37-year-old icon walked the blue carpet at the Paramount Theater with her two sons, RZA, 2, and Riot, 1. The film, which hears Rihanna voice the character Smurfette, was celebrated with the cast and a few life-size Smurfs making an appearance.

A pregnant Rihanna hit the red carpet for the first time with both sons, introducing RZA & Riot to Papa Smurf at the L.A. 'Smurfs' movie premiere.