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Happy birthday, Ciara!
The singer celebrated her milestone 40th birthday on Saturday, October 25th, by her husband Russell Wilson.
“Together forever!!! ❤️🙏🏾 Happy birthday to my world, @ciara,” the 36-year-old footballer wrote in a tribute on Instagram, sharing a post featuring various photos and videos of the couple and their families.
“God had a purpose that brought us together. It is a force for something greater. Seeing you shine as an amazing wife, mother, artist, and entrepreneur inspires me every day. You do everything with grace, strength, and love. I am amazed beyond words by the family we are building and the woman you are. I will always thank God for you,” he continued. “I love you more than words can describe, baby!!! Daddy loves you!”
In the comments section, Ciara replied, “Awesome baby! You always make me feel like I’m on top of the world! Thank you for loving me as always and making this day feel special as always! I love you so much!”
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Ciara and Wilson first met in March 2015 at a Wisconsin basketball game. The two hit it off, and a year later, during a surprise vacation, the athlete proposed to the “Goodies” musician.
In July 2016, Ciara and Wilson exchanged vows in a secret wedding ceremony at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England.
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The couple have since had three children: daughter Sienna, 8, Amora, 22 months, and son Win, 5.
Ciara is also the mother of 11-year-old son Future Zahir from a previous relationship with rapper Future.
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Ciara and Wilson celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary in July. At the time, the New York Giants star posted a sentimental tribute on social media to mark the occasion.
Wilson shared a video showing various photos of the couple during their relationship and wrote in the caption of the post, “From the moment I met you, I knew God was showing me the way.”
“Every day since then has been a reflection of God’s grace, filled with love, laughter, purpose, and the kind of partnership I once prayed for,” he continued.
Wilson added, “Happy anniversary, my queen @ciara. You light up my life in ways words can’t explain. This is the journey we’ve been on…and the journey we’re still writing together. I love you forever. ❤️.”
