Rihanna stays dry in the downpour as she prepares to shoot scenes on the set of Ocean's Eight

The rain continued to pour on Wednesday evening as a downcast Rihanna made her way across the set of forthcoming crime drama Ocean’s Eight.

Shielding herself beneath a large umbrella, the R&B superstar, 28, kept her eyes lowered to the soggy ground as she made her way across the exterior set in New York City.

As always Rihanna looked on-trend in a pair of heavily ripped jeans and scuffed hiking boots, while an extravagant black coat – casually draped across her shoulders – ensured she stayed warm.

Just hours earlier divisive billionaire Donald Trump became US President elect after an emphatic victory against Democrat Hillary Clinton. 

And Rihanna, who joined friends Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Jay Z in voting for Clinton, looked justifiably subdued as she took a break between takes shortly after  Trump's win was confirmed. 

Looking good: As always Rihanna looked on-trend in a pair of heavily ripped jeans and scuffed hiking boots

The singer stared glumly at her phone as she walked outside her trailer while being followed by an assistant.

Dressed in costume for her latest role, she failed to crack a smile while walking alongside an ever present assistant.   

Soon after the chart-topper posted a crude anti Trump cartoon on Instagram depicting a smug, semi-naked President elect waking up alongside a traumatized Statue of Liberty. 

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