Key Takeaways
- Russell Wilson is a professional football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).
- Wilson married his first wife, his high school sweetheart, Ashton Meem, in January 2012, but they divorced in April 2014.
- Wilson began dating American R&B singer Ciara in early 2015 and married on March 11, 2016.
- Wilson has three other children with his second wife, and he and his stepson, Future, make a family of six.
Russell Wilson is a professional football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).
Wilson was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2020 and received the Bart Starr Award in 2022.
The award is given to an NFL player who “best exemplifies outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field, and in the community.”
Wilson is also part owner of the Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer (MLS).
He is known for his philanthropy and the attitude of giving back to the community, which makes him a man with an impressive character.
Wilson married his first wife, his high school sweetheart, Ashton Meem, in January 2012, but they divorced in April 2014.
Wilson began dating American R&B singer Ciara in early 2015 and married on March 11, 2016.
Wilson has a stepson named Future from Ciara’s previous relationship.
In the 25th episode of the “I Am Athlete” show, Wilson quoted,
Stepping in to raise a child with [Ciara] and realizing that, ‘OK, God, I know she’s the one for me.’ But also too, I’m gonna take this responsibility as well, And I was ready for that … What a gift.
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Future trains with his Wilson, but if his athletic career doesn’t work out, he also has his vocals inherited from his mother.
He addresses his son, Future, as a gift and has developed a strong bond with him, even posting on his Instagram captioned, “Best part of the day #DadLife.”
He has now become a loving older brother with a big heart. He proves to be the calmest of his siblings and makes sure that everyone knows he is the oldest.
In addition, Wilson has sired three other children with his second wife, making their family of six.
They welcomed their eldest daughter, Sienna Princess on April 28, 2017.
In an interview with PEOPLE, Ciara describes Sienna as “fearless and a bit rough, like Mommy, but has a bit of a softer touch. I look at her, and I see so much of me in her. “
Sienna’s dancing skills seem to have only improved as she grows up.
She enjoys playing with Barbies or taking gymnastics classes and seems to be adjusting well to their new home in Colorado.
While Sienna twins with her mother, their son Win seems to be his dad’s twin!
Their son, Win Harrison, was born on July 23, 2020.
He was welcomed with open arms by the family, and the siblings were eager to dote on their little brother.
In the same interview, Ciara said,
I definitely think he has his dad’s genes all running through him, “so energetic” and “all over the place,
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Win was also the quickest to move, taking his first steps on the sidelines of Wilson’s football practice owing to the constant support from his siblings.
“They say the third baby kind of moves or learns the quickest because they’re trying to keep up with their siblings, and he’s on it. He’s talking really early, he’s moving, he’s a big baby and he’s really tall, you know?”
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– Ciara shared in an intreview
They welcomed their youngest daughter, Amora Princess, on December 11, 2023.
With a new family addition, the love seems to multiply!
Ciara and Wilson have done a fantastic job parenting their kids. They give unconditional love and support, fulfill their requests while keeping them grounded, provide them with a good education, and, most importantly, spend quality time together despite their busy schedules.
Ciara told Good Morning America,
As crazy as his schedule can be, and, of course, my schedule is crazy … he finds a way to make it happen and he wants to make sure he doesn’t miss anything, even if he’s not physically there,
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He’s a 100% or nothing kind of guy, and he’s 100% in everything,” she added. “I always tell him he’s my greatest inspiration because he really is that guy … he’s about making the best of life in every way, and I really admire that about him.
Wilson and Ciara have also handled family and work equally well.
She even shot the ‘How We Roll’ video while pregnant.Â
She told PEOPLE,
She’s one of those mothers who has energy throughout her whole pregnancy. She always calls her life organized chaos — but it’s organized chaos taking it up another notch, She loves being a mother so this is what she loves doing. This is what she has always wanted, and Russ too. They’ve always wanted a lot of kids.
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Ciara shared an on Instagram, a post captioned,
“I love walking with you, talking with you, being in your arms, and doing everything with you! I’m the happiest girl because of how you love me! I’m so grateful for our love! 8 years! So proud of us! Yay! Happy Anniversary my love! @DangeRussWilson. I love you so much!”
They have never been shy about showing affection for each other, and as Wilson said in the YouTube episode, NEVER FORGET TO DATE.
Both Wilson and Ciara honor and respect each other, ensuring that they put each other first, acknowledge each other’s efforts in their household, and support each other unconditionally. This has directly reflected in the upbringing and quality of life of their children and themselves.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Wilson was born at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati and grew up in Richmond, Virginia, to parents Harrison Benjamin Wilson III, a lawyer, and Tammy Wilson, a nurse director.
- Wilson’s father died of complications from diabetes on June 9, 2010, at age 55, the day after the Rockies drafted him.
- He previously played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos for 10 and 2 seasons, respectively.
