Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson is used to being in the limelight as an NFL superstar. He was the face of the Seattle Seahawks for over a decade, so the signal-caller knows what to expect from the media attention. Wilson’s wife, Ciara, is a musician who also knows a thing or two about being a public figure. Here’s everything you need to know about Ciara.
Get To Know Russell Wilson’s Wife, Ciara
Wilson was previously married to his high school sweetheart, Ashton Meem. The couple got married in Jan. 2012 and then broke up in April 2014.
Then, in 2015, Wilson met Ciara at a college basketball game, and the two started dating.
“I met my Boo back in 2015. I’ll never forget the day that he and I met… It’s like, when you know, you know,” Ciara said. “What I love is my husband’s heart and how he thinks of us. He’s always thinking of us. He loves serving at heart. That’s just who he is in general.”
In July 2016, the power couple got married in England at Peckforton Castle. Celebrities like La La Anthony, Jennifer Hudson, and Kelly Rowland were in attendance.
The couple have three children together: Sienna, Win, and Amora. Also, Wilson has helped raise Future Zahir (Ciara’s child with rapper Future).
“He will go from football practice to taking Future to baseball practice or taking Sienna to ballet. He doesn’t want to miss a moment,” Ciara said. “He and I share the same vision for our babies, which I think makes the world of a difference, that we’re on the same page.
“It’s important that our kids… They have way more access than we had growing up, so we want to make sure we keep them humble in the process to make sure they do things like having to pick up after themselves and knowing that life isn’t going to be handed to you.”
Why Is Ciara Famous?
Ciara is known for hit songs like “1, 2 Step,” “Goodies,” and “Oh,” plus her guest appearances on “Lose Control.”
She has sold over 55 million records worldwide and collaborated with artists such as Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Ludacris, 50 Cent, Lil Baby, T-Pain, Young Jeezy, Nelly, Chamillionaire, Lil Jon, Usher, T.I., Pitbull, Petey Pablo, Major Lazer, Summer Walker, and Busta Rhymes, among others.
Her album “Goodies” received universal acclaim, going triple platinum and earning two Grammy Award nominations.
Wilson may have a Super Bowl title, but his wife has a Grammy Award, two BET awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, seven Soul Train Awards, and the Woman of the Year award from Billboard Women in Music.
When discussing her marriage to Wilson, Ciara highlighted the importance of having her husband support her career.
“It’s a blessing,” she said. “There’s nothing better than having him by my side. To be able to have someone to go to that you trust, that you know has got your back, to have that in life is so precious. It’s a blessing. I know it’s a blessing, so I’m grateful for that. I’m grateful for all that we get to do in life together, and his support is amazing.”