Ciara Princess Wilson (née Harris; born October 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress who rose to fame with her debut album, Goodies, in 2004. The album's lead single, also titled "Goodies," topped the Billboard Hot 100. Ciara has since released eight studio albums and collaborated with numerous artists across various genres. She has sold over 45 million records worldwide and has received accolades, including a Grammy Award, two BET Awards, and several MTV Video Music Awards. In addition to her music career, Ciara has ventured into modeling and acting, appearing in films like All You've Got and the 2023 remake of The Color Purple. She was also named Billboard's Woman of the Year in 2008.
Ciara released her eighth studio album, CiCi, on August 22, 2025, through her independent label, Beauty Marks Entertainment. The album includes previously released songs like "Ecstasy" and "How We Roll" featuring Chris Brown, and new tracks like "Made It" and "Dance With Me" featuring Tyga. Ciara is married to NFL quarterback Russell Wilson since 2016, and they have three children together. In February 2026, Ciara and Russell Wilson revealed their passion for playing matchmaker for their friends. They have successfully set up couples like Normani and DK Metcalf, who are now engaged, and Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell.
