A triumphant live performance at the 95th annual Academy Awards was followed by an equally mesmerising backstage appearance as Rihanna posed for photos with partner A$AP Rocky.

The pregnant singer and actress showed off her growing baby bump in a green silk skirt and shawl while joining the rapper for a series of snaps at the star-studded event.

Rihanna, 35, added to her glamorous look with a pair of matching gloves, while strappy heels and statement earrings rounded off the ensemble.

Accompanying his girlfriend, a clearly smitten Rocky looked appropriately dapper in a white tuxedo jacket and contrasting black dress trousers.

The rapper, 34, appeared to be bursting with pride after joining Rihanna backstage following her live performance, during which he was seen cheering her on from the audience.

Rocky, who will welcome his second child with the Bajan star later this year, placed an affectionate hand on her exposed baby bump while leaning in to plant a kiss on her neck.