As if Rihanna didn’t already have enough to celebrate these days, today is her 35th birthday. The singer has been in a whirlwind these last few months as she prepared for her epic halftime performance at the Super Bowl. It went on without a hitch—albeit there was a major surprise when she revealed to the world that she was pregnant with her second child. Following the global attention that her recent performance gave, she’s back to being lavished with well wishes.
One person who has seen Rihanna’s evolution throughout the years, up close and personal, has been her best friend Melissa Forde. For decades, the ladies have flaunted their close friendship and doted on one another, regardless of Ri’s industry status. Not long ago, Forde shared a montage of photos showing the trips, vacations, and all-around fun times with the hitmaker.
Melissa Forde Celebrates Rihanna’s 35th Birthday With Heartwarming Post
“Happyyy Birthdayyy to MY BFF4L @badgalriri,” Forde penned in the caption to he rpost. “Today marks not only your 35th Fine Ass birthday but 20 years of friendship/sisterhood!! Y’all already know how I’m coming behind mines no questions asked!! Love you for life Rob to 20 more years of friendship and many many more years of life and blessings! 
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As any bestie does, Forde has praised each and every one of Rihanna’s accomplishments. She shared a photo of herself at the Super Bowl with a camera in hand, along with other press photographers. In that caption, she noted just how monumental a moment Rihanna’s performance was for the Caribbean.
Forde Praises Super Bowl Performance
“Truly a surreal moment for the entire Caribbean!!” she wrote. “MYY BESTIEEE & sister @badgalriri performed for the NFL Halftime SuperBowl Show!! A memory that will live foreverrr in time!! Yes I shed gangster tears because no words could ever explain how proud I am now and always to call you my friend. 
#Caribbeanstandup.”