In case you were unaware, this is Rihanna's childhood best friend, Melissa Forde.
You may have seen the pair around, and that’s because Rihanna is often pictured with her best friend by her side, giving us all friendship goals.
1. When the two posed at the premiere for Home and Rihanna wanted Melissa all to herself.
2. When Melissa gave Rihanna a piggy back ride and even the two people in the background were delighted.
3. When they wore the same outfit for Christmas.
“@GlobalGrindStyl: Rihanna and her BFF Melissa Forde show off their holiday smurfette style http://t.co/jbDZ0QeJdR ”
4. And twinned for the the Opening Ceremony party in NYC.
5. When they had a crunk battle on a boat.
6. When they slayed with this bikini and body chain combo.
7. And took this adorable selfie in the sun.
8. When they attended numerous basketball games together looking flawless.
9. Basketball games are kind of ~their thing.~
10. When they took the same snapchat that we've all taken with our best friend at some point.
y'all remember this perfection?
11. And didn't need to smile to look adorable.
"@NikoFenty: Rihanna and Melissa today. #bff "
12. When they dressed up as Ninja Turtles for Halloween and put so many other costumes to shame.
13. When they mastered the perfect "you can't sit with us" pose.
Rihanna and Melissa are everything!
14. When they secretly texted at New York Fashion Week.
15. When they sang along to Big Sean's "IDFWU."
16. When they took this selfie on Melissa's 29th birthday.
17. And Rihanna uploaded a tribute that only a bestie would write.
Basically, the BFFs are an example of pure, unadulterated friendship goals.
Because everyone deserves a friendship like Rihanna and Melissa's.
