Rihanna through the years
By Stephanie Goldberg, CNN
February 20, 2013 -- Updated 1510 GMT (2310 HKT)
Happy 25th birthday, Rihanna. Here's a look back at how the Barbadian singer's style has evolved since she released the single "Pon de Replay" in 2005:
Rihanna attends an event hosted by Teen People in West Hollywood in July 2005.
In March 2006, she poses for a photo during MTV's "Total Request Live" in New York City.
The singer performs on NBC's "Today" in New York City in July 2006.
Dressed in a purple gown, Rihanna performs during the 2006 World Music Awards in London.
She poses in the press room after the 2006 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.
Rihanna walks the red carpet at the 2007 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
Sporting a shorter 'do, Rihanna attends the 2007 MTV Movie Awards.
A frequent guest on "Total Request Live," she heads back for another visit in August 2007.
Rihanna catches a fashion show in New York City during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in February 2008.
In June 2008, Rihanna once again visits "Total Request Live."
Rihanna wears a menswear-inspired look to the 2009 Costume Institute gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
She attends a fashion show in Paris in October 2010.
Wearing a white gown, Rihanna attends a 2009 event hosted by Glamour magazine in New York City.
She signs autographs in Berlin in March 2010.
Sporting new red locks, the singer performs during a June 2010 festival in Arganda del Rey, Spain.
With a slightly longer red 'do, Rihanna arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Rihanna performs during the halftime show at the NBA All-Star Game in February 2011.
She performs on NBC's "Today" in May 2011.
The "Diamonds" singer arrives at the 2012 Grammy Awards.
In April 2012, she attends the Time 100 Gala in New York City.
Rihanna performs during the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas.
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