When it comes to famous power couples, Ciara and Russell Wilson certainly top the list of fan favorites.
Their love story is proof that success is better when you have someone to enjoy it with.
Here is the complete timeline of Ciara and Russell Wilson’s relationship.
They met at a basketball game
The year 2014 was difficult for bothCiaraand Russell Wilson.
Ciara’s happily ever after with rapper Future ended in heartbreak after cheating allegations.
In April 2014, Russell Wilsonfiled for divorcefrom his wife of two years, Ashton Meem.
Despite ending serious relationships, both remained hopeful they could find their soulmates.
In March 2015, the singer crossed paths with Wilson at a University of Wisconsin basketball game.
While there, the NFL star worked up the courage to ask her out.
The two went out for dinner and immediately hit it off.
In a 2022 interview withSports Illustrated, Ciara gushed about that date.
“I’ll never forget the day that he and I met …
It’s like, when you know, you know,” she said.
The two were reportedly seen at the event holding hands and posing for photos throughout the night.
Later that month, a source toldE!
Newsthat their blossoming relationship was off to a great start.
It’s constant laughter and fun with them."
As a mother to Future Zahir, Ciara reportedly appreciated Wilson’s love for children.
Considering their celebrity status, it’s no surprise that there were plenty of headlines about their relationship.
One aspect of their relationship that went viral was their decision to remain celibate until marriage.
Wilson revealed this tidbit in an interview withSan Diego’s The Rock Church.
He explained that celibacy was an idea that he approached Ciara with early on in their relationship.
Not only were they open about not having pre-martial sex, but they were also transparent about their struggles.
In an interview withCosmopolitanin 2016, Ciara discussed how she was handling it.
“I’m not gonna lie,” she said.
I’m like, ‘Look the other way!
Look the other way!'"
However, the “1, 2 Step” singer revealed that abstinence made their connection stronger.
And for the NFL star, he wasted no time putting a ring on it.
After getting down on one knee, Wilson was the first to announce their engagement on Instagram.
“She said Yes!!!”
he captionedthe videoof his then-bride-to-be.
“Since Day 1 knew you were the one.
No Greater feeling #TrueLove.”
The dazzling engagement ring was a 16-carat custom diamond made by a top jeweler.
The trip to the Seychelles was planned as a surprise for Ciara.
Wilson then took her to the most fitting place for a romantic proposal Honeymoon Beach located on North Island.
While there, Wilson ended their surprise trip with the surprise proposal.
Weiss also revealed that the couple invited about 110 guests to the castle to witness their special day.
“We are The Wilsons!”
she captioned the flick of the newlyweds grinning while walking down the aisle.
Two months after the fairytale wedding, Ciara was still beaming over her nuptials.
“This is the happiest I have ever been,” she toldPeople.
As for the special venue, Ciara revealed that they made the right decision in the end.
“We loved the countryside,” she explained.
In April 2017, the couple welcomed a baby girlnamed Sienna Princess Wilson.
This was Ciara’s second child and Wilson’s first.
Ciara welcomed her baby girl’s arrival with a special message onInstagram.
“Dear Sienna Princess Wilson,” she wrote.
“No matter how big the wave, we will always be your calm in the storm.”
The first-time dad and NFL star was more than happy to embrace fatherhood despite his lack of sleep.
“I don’t get much sleep anyway,” he joked with reporters (viaSeattle Post-Intelligencer).
“But it’s been really good, actually.
In February 2018, Ciara officially introduced the world to her adorable daughter onInstagram.
The singer posted a sweet picture of the two photographed by Wilson.
“She’s the sweetest angel,” the singer wrote.
In July 2018, the coupled jetted off on a trip they called their official honeymoon.
Fans were a bit confused about the belated honeymoon, but Wilson took to Instagram to explain.
“Yeah we got married two years ago, but shoot,” he said in avideoalongside his wife.
“I tried to take her on a four-day honeymoon but she said that didn’t count.
She said for the ladies, it’s gotta be seven days or more.
So, fellas, it’s gotta be seven days or more.”
The couple even spent a day helping to protect rhinos from poaching by microchipping them.
“We were able to name them after our kids’ middle names, Zahir and Princess!
We can’t wait to meet again!”
Wilson explained toThe Hollywood Reporterthat he has ambitions to produce content that’s inspiring to the audience.
“When people look at me, I hope they don’t just see a football player.
“We want to be able to impact lives.
That’s what we want to do at the end of the day even from the kids' space.
We just want to tell stories that connect with the world and to the emotions.”
Per the announcement, Wilson and Ciara are not just tackling scripted film and television projects.
They also hope to produce unscripted projects and digital content.
On Instagram, Ciara announced that they were expanding their family.
“Number 3,” she captioned anInstagramphoto showing off her baby bump.
Despite the exciting news, the world wasn’t prepared for what was to come.
The rest of the singer’s pregnancy occurred during a nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In July, the couple announced onInstagramthat they welcomed a healthy baby boy named Win Harrison Wilson.
A fitting name for these two stars.
For Russell Wilson, this was his first son and Ciara’s second.
The book is described as a positive tale that inspires young children to chase their big dreams.
In an interview withPeople, while promoting its release the couple explained how the book came to be.
“We talked about opening up a school.
The book also includes inspiring messages that they’ve passed down to their own children.
“There’s a lot of future leaders out there that we want to empower.”
However, his debut season in Denver didn’t go as planned.
His struggles with the offense were obvious, considering the Broncos had theworst-rated offensein the league that season.
Another supporter in Wilson’s corner was his wife, Ciara.
After his disastrous debut season came to a close, Ciara sent him some lovely words of encouragement onInstagram.
“I’ve watched you endure so much and keep your head up high through it all!
Your faith, belief, and confidence never wavered!”
“I don’t have nothing against him, and I’m happy for them,” he said.
Fans seemed confused about Future’s continued shade toward the Wilsons.
“It’s been more than 8 years since Future was with Ciara.
Almost a decade,” one fanwrote.
“This is embarrassing at this point.”
Despite the direct diss at him, Wilson chose to respond in a more subtle way.
A week after the song was released, he posted a picture onInstagramwith Future Zahir.
OnInstagram, Ciara shared a special video filmed by Russell Wilson.
As the singer turned around, an unmistakable baby bump entered the frame.
Ciara has kept her fourth pregnancy under wraps.
A week before the announcement, she released a music video in which she flawlessly hid her pregnancy.
“Ciara has been working and traveling all through her pregnancy.
She shot the ‘How We Roll’ video while pregnant.
“I have a question for you.
Serious question,” he asked her while down on one knee.
“Can we have more babies?
I mean, it would be perfect.
Just give me one more at least.”
Ciara told him it would happen in the future and it’s clear she kept her promise.
