Russell Wilson has been married to singer Ciara for years and we’re taking a look into their love story!
The 34-year-old Denver Broncos quarterback began dating Ciara in early 2015 and they’ve since gotten married and grown their family.
For those who don’t know, Ciara was previously engaged to rapper Future, but she ended the engagement in summer 2014 amid rumors of infidelity. The former couple shares son Future Jr., who was born in May 2014.
So, what do you need to know about Russell and Ciara‘s relationship?
Head inside to check out the relationship timeline…
- MARCH 26, 2015 – Russell and Ciara meet for first time!
The couple met for the first time while attending a basketball game in Wisconsin and he asked her out on a date.“Next thing I knew, it was 12:00 [a.m.], 12:30 [a.m.], and I was sold on you,” Russell said in an Instagram Live.
- APRIL 28, 2015 – They made their first public appearance as a couple!
Just one month after meeting, Russell and Ciara looked gorgeous together while attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. - JULY 2015 – Ciara reveals that she and Russell are celibate
Ciara said in an interview that she and Russell are waiting until marriage to have sex.“It’s until the deal is sealed,” she told Access Hollywood. “It was an organic thing for him and I think he was just being honest about where we are,” she said about their first time discussing their choice.
- MARCH 2016 – Engagement!
Russell asked Ciara to marry him while vacationing at a resort in Seychelles.“The biggest surprise was that Russell proposed to his new fiancée at the romantic private ‘Honeymoon Beach’ located on North Island,” Ciara‘s rep told People.
- JULY 2016 – Wedding!
The couple tied the knot at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England with celebs like Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Rowland in attendance. - APRIL 2017 – Daughter Sienna is born!
Ciara gave birth to the couple’s first child on April 28, 2017.“Dear Sienna Princess Wilson, No matter how big the wave, we will always be your calm in the storm. We Love You. Love, Mommy & Daddy,” they wrote while announcing the news on Instagram.
- APRIL 2020 – Son Win is born!
Almost exactly three years later, the couple welcomed their son Win into the world on April 14, 2020.“Happy Birthday WIN!!! Mommy & Daddy Love You!” they wrote on Instagram while sharing the news.
- MARCH 2022 – They released a book together!
Not only do they have a production company that they share, they’re also now published co-authors. They released their children’s book “Why Not You?” in March 2022. - MARCH 2022 – Russell proposes to Ciara again!
While guest hosting an episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ciara was joined by Russell, who proposed to her again and asked to have one more baby.“We definitely can, but we’ve got a little time before we get there,” she responded.
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JULY 2023 – Future drops diss song about Russell
It doesn’t seem like Ciara‘s ex gets along with Russell as he dropped a diss track called “Turn Yo Clic Up.”In the second verse he raps, “I got it out the field / F— Russell.”
- AUGUST 2023 – Pregnancy announcement!
Ciara is pregnant again! The couple announced they’re expecting their third child together, her fourth.“You look at me like that again, we make another kid… You my heart I’m your rib” 🥰😘❤️,” Ciara shared on Instagram.
Ciara recently defended the naked dress that she wore to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.