
Ciara Talks Motherhood & Future Kids With Russell Wilson — Meet Her Growing Family

Ciara has been popping out babies, it seems like every year, and we love that for her. According to her latest chat with PEOPLE, she ain’t done yet. In an exclusive interview at the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala held on Saturday, November 9, in Beverly Hills, the popular singer opened up about motherhood and the hectic schedule she maintains due to her four children.
She admits that the Wilson house is all the way turned up. “I have a kid on every corner. Oh my Lord, pray for me sometimes," Ciara shared. The "Goodies" singer and Russell Wilson, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, are parents to three children: Sienna, 7; Win, 4; and Amora, 10 months. Additionally, Ciara has a 10-year-old son, Future, from her previous relationship with rapper Future.
In the midst of the prevailing chaos, the Grammy-winning singer surprisingly expressed her openness to having a fifth child, albeit not immediately. "Russ keeps walking around going like this, like, 'Cinco.' And I'm like, 'High five, I love you too.' I mean, listen, I think we'll make it to five, but this mom needs a little time. Just a little bit."
In July, the couple, who wed in 2016, commemorated their eighth wedding anniversary. To honor the occasion, Wilson compiled a sentimental video showcasing some of the couple's most romantic moments, which she subsequently shared on Instagram.
During an episode of the I Am Athlete podcast, Wilson talked about how he sees fatherhood as a direct reflection of what God has done for them. He said, “Unconditional love, to be able to love us in the midst of it all, to be able to be there for us, to be able to provide, to be able to care for us, to be able to show up for us every day. Not just physically but also mentally and spiritually.”
An insider described Ciara as a mother with remarkable energy during her pregnancies. They noted that Ciara refers to her life as "organized chaos," but she takes it to a higher level. The bright and shiny couple has always desired a large family, and being a mother is something she loves and has always wanted. You can feel the love this family has for one another. Let’s learn more about the beautiful bunch.
Meet Ciara and Russell Wilson's 4 Kids:
Future Zahir, 10
Ciara and her ex-fiancé Future welcomed their son Future Zahir in May 2014. On Mother's Day 2020, the rapper expressed gratitude to Ciara in a heartfelt message, writing, "Baby Future is Life, Preciate u." Young Future currently resides with his mother, stepfather Russell Wilson, and his three younger siblings.
In 2022, Ciara gushed over her “loving” son, telling PEOPLE, “Future is just like the kid with the wisdom who's probably the calmest but also is like, ‘Hey, I'm the biggest one, so keep that in perspective.’” In addition to showcasing his dance moves with his mother on the red carpet, Future Zahir has been receiving top-notch football guidance from his stepfather, who can be a demanding coach. Ciara remarked about Wilson in 2022, "He disciplines with love." Future Zahir has also inherited his parents' musical talent, having collaborated with his mother and sister on the song "Treat," a partnership with Kellogg's.
Future’s relationship with Russell is one of fairytales. The proud father reminisced about meeting his stepson for the first time as an infant on the I Am Athlete podcast. "He crawled into my lap, and I just knew, this is going to be my responsibility," he shared. "I remember leaving that night, and God spoke to me, saying, 'Raising this child is your calling.' I prayed, asking, 'Are you sure this is what you want me to do?' And He replied, 'Yes, this is meant for you.'"
For Wilson, becoming a stepdad was a special "opportunity," especially once he realized that Ciara was "the one" for him. He embraced the role wholeheartedly.
Sienna Princess, 7
On April 29, 2017, in Los Angeles, Ciara and Russell celebrated the birth of their first child together, a baby girl named Sienna Princess Wilson. The couple drew inspiration for their daughter's middle name from Ciara's own middle name, Princess. In a sweet post announcing her birth, the couple shared a photo of Ciara sitting on the beach, writing a note to their daughter that said, "No matter how big the wave, we will always be your calm in the storm."
As a toddler, Sienna, whom Ciara affectionately refers to as "SiSi," truly started to display her unique personality. Ciara shared on Instagram that beyond Sienna's adorable sassiness, they shared an unanticipated bond that has become undeniable, evident in their adorable matching photos.
Sienna quickly assumed the role of a devoted guardian to her younger brother, Win, once she was no longer the baby. "She thinks that he's her baby sometimes, especially when he was smaller, so that's really cute." The loving mother is eager to emphasize that her daughter, who resembles her in many ways, is not hesitant to express her fierce and independent nature as the only female among the children.
This year, when the mommy mogul asked SiSi who she wanted to be for Halloween, baby girl proudly said CiCi. "I can’t tell you how much this means. My baby girl went on tour with me and by the end she had every detail locked!" she continued in her caption. "Lil SiSi as Big CiCi. My sweet Sienna Princess Wilson 🥰🖤🎤"
Win Harrison, 4
Born on July 23, 2020, Ciara and Wilson welcomed their youngest son, Win Harrison Wilson, into the world. The name Win was Wilson's top choice, while the middle name served as a tribute to Wilson's father, Harrison. Shortly after Win's birth, a heartwarming video emerged of Ciara serenading her newborn with "Happy Birthday" in their hospital room.
Dr. Katz, Ciara's trusted doctor, who had delivered all her children, suggested that they sing "Happy Birthday" to the new baby. The act of singing brought great joy to Ciara, who mustered the energy to complete the song despite her postpartum state. Ciara recalled a similar experience with her daughter, Sienna, when she was born.
Win was warmly embraced by his older siblings, who eagerly showered him with love and attention. Thanks to their guidance, Win's development accelerated, and he soon reached a significant milestone by taking his first steps on the sidelines of Wilson's football practice.
According to Ciara, in an interview with PEOPLE, she attributes Win’s rapid development to his desire to keep up with his siblings, especially his older sister, from whom he has inherited a sense of fearlessness. Win also appears to have inherited his father's energetic nature, as previously shared by Ciara on Jimmy Fallon's show when he was only eight months old.
Win continues to impress with his sweet, energetic, and humorous personality. His presence brings joy to every room he enters, as described by Ciara in a heartfelt tribute on his second birthday.
Amora Princess, 10 months
The last Wilson baby is sweet Amora, who was born on December 11, 2023.
On Instagram, the couple expressed their immense love for their newborn in a post accompanied by an adorable photo of the little one. Ciara announced her fourth pregnancy in August 2023 through a heartwarming video shared on her Instagram. In the video, she is seen dancing by a pool, flaunting her baby bump. The caption read, "If you look at me like that again, we'll have another kid... You are my heart, and I am your rib."
According to a source who spoke to PEOPLE, Ciara remained active throughout her pregnancy with Amora, both working and traveling.
She even shot the music video for "How We Roll" while pregnant, showcasing her energy by dancing on set for an entire day. They also mentioned that she shot another music video when she was nine months pregnant with Win.
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Eva Marcille On Starring In 'Jason’s Lyric Live' & Being An Audacious Black Woman
Eva Marcille has taken her talents to the stage. The model-turned-actress is starring in her first play, Jason’s Lyric Live alongside Allen Payne, K. Michelle, Treach, and others.
The play, produced by Je’Caryous Johnson, is an adaptation of the film, which starred Allen Payne as Jason and Jada Pinkett Smith as Lyric. Allen reprised his role as Jason for the play and Eva plays Lyric.
While speaking to xoNecole, Eva shares that she’s a lot like the beloved 1994 character in many ways. “Lyric is so me. She's the odd flower. A flower nonetheless, but definitely not a peony,” she tells us.
“She's not the average flower you see presented, and so she reminds me of myself. I'm a sunflower, beautiful, but different. And what I loved about her character then, and even more so now, is that she was very sure of herself.
"Sure of what she wanted in life and okay to sacrifice her moments right now, to get what she knew she deserved later. And that is me. I'm not an instant gratification kind of a person. I am a long game. I'm not a sprinter, I'm a marathon.
America first fell in love with Eva when she graced our screens on cycle 3 of America’s Next Top Model in 2004, which she emerged as the winner. Since then, she's ventured into different avenues, from acting on various TV series like House of Payne to starring on Real Housewives of Atlanta.
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Eva praises her castmates and the play’s producer, Je’Caryous for her positive experience. “You know what? Je’Caryous fuels my audacity car daily, ‘cause I consider myself an extremely audacious woman, and I believe in what I know, even if no one else knows it, because God gave it to me. So I know what I know. That is who Je’Caryous is.”
But the mom of three isn’t the only one in the family who enjoys acting. Eva reveals her daughter Marley has also caught the acting bug.
“It is the most adorable thing you can ever see. She’s got a part in her school play. She's in her chorus, and she loves it,” she says. “I don't know if she loves it, because it's like, mommy does it, so maybe I should do it, but there is something about her.”
Overall, Eva hopes that her contribution to the role and the play as a whole serves as motivation for others to reach for the stars.
“I want them to walk out with hope. I want them to re-vision their dreams. Whatever they were. Whatever they are. To re-see them and then have that thing inside of them say, ‘You know what? I'm going to do that. Whatever dream you put on the back burner, go pick it up.
"Whatever dream you've accomplished, make a new dream, but continue to reach for the stars. Continue to reach for what is beyond what people say we can do, especially as [a] Black collective but especially as Black women. When it comes to us and who we are and what we accept and what we're worth, it's not about having seen it before. It's about knowing that I deserve it.”
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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Raven-Symoné & Her Wife Miranda Get Real About Intimacy & Why They Sleep In Separate Bedrooms
Raven-Symoné and her wife Miranda Pearman-Maday are proof that doing marriage your way is the only way.
In a recent solo episode of their podcast Tea Time w/ Raven & Miranda, the couple revealed that they've started to share separate bedrooms, and no, it's not because they're having problems. In fact, the decision has actually brought them closer. "Let's normalize it," Miranda said of sleeping in separate bedrooms, calling it a move that improved their relationship and their marriage for the better.
"We really function in better in separate spaces, especially when it comes to sleep," she explained on the podcast. "And I was like, 'We should have separate bedrooms.' And then we can decorate our bedrooms as we want, number one, which is great because you had a different vibe, so we both wanted to have different style of bedrooms. Now we get to have that. And we aren't fucking up each other's sleep schedules. Primarily, you're not fucking mine up, which is getting up at 2 a.m., 4 a.m. Raven, babes, you love to sleep in the reverse orientation."
She wasn't exaggerating either. Raven admitted that she has always had an issue with sleeping in normal orientation, dating back to her childhood. "When I was younger, I've always had a problem with staying in one orientation when I slept. My mom said that she would not like to sleep with me. And I would kick people when I sleep with them. And so I remember when we got engaged. We slept in my old house and you told me that when you woke up, my ass was in your face because I had turned my body around."
"One night, you literally flipped. I thought you were awake because it was so, it was so violent. Like you were sleeping on your side away from me. You flip yourself up and over, you like kinda sit up, and you had no clue where you were because you put your entire ass on my face. Both cheeks were suffocating me. Boom, it was impact," Miranda recalls. "And I was like, this is, this is going to be a challenge."
Suffice it to say, the incident became an issue. One that they needed to find a solution for. "So now," Raven said, "we've decided I'm sleeping in a separate room from you." The compromise? Whenever they need each other, "We text," Miranda added.
Despite where your mind might go when you hear "separate bedrooms" in someone's relationship, the pair assured that the move has helped their intimacy more than it's hindered it. "I will say it has upped my [feels] for you," Raven told Miranda. "There's a little bit of, I believe, in absence makes the heart grow fonder. We work together, we live together, we eat together, we cook together, we drive together. It's like, I'm going to have a little time to myself, and I think that it's actually helping."
Even with the perks of better sleep and better intimacy that have come with their decision to separate their marital bed, Miranda admitted that if someone had suggested to her separate bedrooms a year ago, she would've panicked.
Together since 2015 and married since 2020, Miranda revealed that the would-be solution initially had her questioning, "Does this mean divorce?" But she chalked that up to programming. "I was very much from a space where I was taking my information from heterosexual [relationships], [and feeling like] this is the best way," she said.
Raven also took the conversation deeper, pointing out how many people conflate sex with love, especially when it comes to intimacy. "I also think if you are basing your entire relationship on sex, then you're not really understanding what intimacy is. You're not understanding what deep love is because you can have a deep, loving, intimate relationship with someone and not have sex. Sex is like a cherry on top. You know what I mean? That's like a oooh, it's built up so much I got to release."
She continued, "I don't think sex defines a relationship. I think sex is lustful. And I think that a deep marriage and a deep intimate relationship is where I can literally be just looking at you, and I can be like... And you know what that means."
"And I know what that means," Miranda echoed.
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