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Russell Wilson with wife, Ciara. | Source: Getty Images
Russell Wilson with wife, Ciara. | Source: Getty Images

Russell Wilson Has Been Happily Married to Ciara since 2016: Inside Their Family with Three Children

Manuela Cardiga
Oct 31, 2022
04:15 A.M.

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is blissfully married to "Speechless" singer Ciara, and the two happily raise three children together.

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Russell Wilson has been blessed. He has not only a brilliant NFL career but also a wonderful family and is married to the stunning R&B diva Ciara.

The two celebrities had suffered heartbreak and disappointments in love before they met and had prayed for the right person to come into their lives. Their prayers were answered.

 Russell Wilson and Ciara at the 2022 ESPYs in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Russell Wilson and Ciara at the 2022 ESPYs in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and Ciara met in 2015 at a basketball game. The football player confessed that he knew she was "The One" straight away, that she was the woman he wanted to marry. Ciara took a little longer.

On their first date, the R&B singer noticed that Wilson was carrying a very old and worn wallet and commented that he was "losing with that." The NFL quarterback replied promptly:

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“First of all, with me, you’re never losing. Second of all, with that wallet, that means consistency. That’s what you’re going to get from me."

Ciara had prayed to God for a good man, and she found strength, loyalty, and honor in Wilson. The couple revealed they were celibate during their courtship and engagement and only became intimate after marriage.

The concept might be old-fashioned, but it seems to suit the adoring couple, devout Christians. Faith was one of Wilson's prerequisites for a wife, and in Ciara, he found the woman of his dreams.

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Inside Russell Wilson's Family with Ciara

When Wilson and Ciara met, she was already a mother. Ciara shares her oldest son Future Zahir Wilburn with ex-fiancé rapper Future. Little Future was born on May 19, 2014, and the relationship between Ciara and his father was over by August.

Wilson came into Ciara and little Future's life when he was only a year old, and the NFL player is an adoring stepfather to the boy. Wilson proposed on a honeymoon beach in Seychelles, and the couple was married in a romantic English castle.

Wilson advises men to keep competing, to keep wooing and winning their women over and over again, and to never take them for granted.

Nine months after their July 6, 2016 wedding, Wilson and Ciara welcomed their first child together, an adorable little daughter they named Sienna Princess Wilson, on April 28, 2017.

The couple's second child, a son, Win Harrison Wilson, was born on July 23, 2020. Wilson and Ciara have revealed that they are considering growing their family and having another baby.

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Ciara - The Wife Who Stole Russell Wilson's Heart

The woman who stole Wilson's heart was born in Texas on October 25, 1985, and her birth name is Ciara Princess Harris. Cierra grew up in a military family and lived in Germany and several military bases in the USA.

Ciara was a huge fan of Destiny's Child, and they inspired her to become a singer. A talented singer and songwriter, Ciara is also as beautiful as a top model and often graces the cover of fashion magazines.

The singer had proved to be a sweetly supportive wife and is always there for Wilson, whether it's a victory celebration or being by his side when he had surgery for a severe hand injury.

When her husband couldn't accompany Ciara to the 2021 Met Gala, the singer showed up in a dazzling green sequined dress reminiscent of the Seahawk's football uniform with Wilson's number 3 on the front. At the time, Wilson played for the Seattle Seahawks. and moved to the Denver Broncos in 2022.

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Russell Wilson Shares Tips for Strong Marriage with Ciara

The Wilsons seem to have an ideal marriage, and Wilson has revealed some of their secrets. The first and most important secret to keeping a marriage healthy, Wilson believes, is constant communication between the partners.

The NFL star explained that talking keeps things honest and loving, no matter what may be happening in their lives. That means finding time to be alone together, even though they are raising three children and want more. Wilson said:

"You got to constantly put each other first, and we have our date nights every Friday. We try to do our thing and have our one-on-one time and make sure that we spend that quality time doing something fun together."

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Wilson advises men to keep competing, to keep wooing and winning their women over and over again, and to never take them for granted. He admits he spoils Ciara shamelessly and that she deserves it.

He is especially attentive during her pregnancies and indulges her every craving. Wilson's greatest fear is losing the happiness he has found with the woman of his dreams and the beautiful family they are building.

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