76 Facts About Ciara

Ciara Princess Wilson is an American singer, songwriter, businesswoman, dancer, model and actress.

Ciara was featured on Missy Elliott's "Lose Control" and Bow Wow's "Like You", both of which reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

Ciara signed a new record deal with Republic Records and Uptown Records, in partnership with her label Beauty Marks Entertainment.

Ciara released her single "Jump" as the lead for her upcoming eighth studio album on July 8,2022.

In March 2022, it was announced that Ciara had joined the cast of the 2023 remake of The Color Purple as Nettie.

Ciara has received multiple accolades, including a Grammy Award, two BET Awards, the Woman of the Year award from Billboard Women in Music, two MTV Video Music Awards, seven Soul Train Awards, and thirteen Ascap Music Awards.

Ciara Princess Harris was born in Fort Hood, Texas, on October 25,1985, the only child of Jackie and Carlton Clay Harris.

Ciara was named after the Revlon fragrance Ciara which was introduced in 1973.

Ciara's first writing credit was on Blu Cantrell's debut album, So Blu, for the song "10,000 Times".

Ciara began production on her debut album later that year.

Ciara released her debut album Goodies on September 28,2004.

Ciara made guest appearances on Missy Elliott's single "Lose Control" and on Bow Wow's single "Like You", which both peaked at number three in the United States and obtained worldwide success.

Ciara was an opening act for Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers Tour 2005 and went on tour with Chris Brown and Bow Wow on the Holiday Jam Tour in December 2005.

On December 5,2006, Ciara released her second studio album, Ciara: The Evolution.

In support of the album, Ciara went on her first headlining tour in October 2006.

The tour was met with mixed to positive reviews; critics were divided regarding the pre-recorded backing tracks and remarked that Ciara was slightly under-prepared to host her headlining tour, but ultimately praised her energetic choreography.

Ciara, along with Chris Brown and Akon, was a support act for Rihanna's Good Girl Gone Bad Tour in the United Kingdom.

Ciara made a guest appearance on "So What" by Field Mob.

In October 2008, Ciara was honored as Billboards "Woman of the Year", because of her success as a recording artist and leadership in embracing the changing music business.

Ciara's performance received mixed reviews; critics said although her dancing was top-notch, she seemed disconnected from the crowd.

Ciara was the support act for Britney Spears's Circus tour, where she performed eight nights at London's prestigious O2 Arena during June 2009.

Ciara's performance received rave reviews from critics and fans alike, who noted her dancing skills as being spectacular and arguably better than Britney Spears'.

Ciara made a guest appearance on Nelly's single "Stepped On My J'z" from his album Brass Knuckles.

Ciara was featured on Enrique Iglesias' single, "Takin' Back My Love", from his Greatest Hits album.

Ciara released her fourth studio album, Basic Instinct, on December 14,2010.

In November 2010, Ciara performed at the Summerbeatz tour alongside Flo Rida, Jay Sean, Akon, Travie McCoy and Ja Rule.

In February 2011, following rumors that Ciara had been dropped by Jive Records, she released an official statement to her Facebook page complaining of inadequate promotion and funding from the label.

Ciara stated that she received a lack of support from the label, and even paid for the promotion of some singles, such as "Gimmie Dat", herself.

In May 2011, Ciara was removed from the Jive Records website roster.

Ciara played Amara Winter, a preacher's daughter who was discovered by a well-established musician.

Ciara appeared as Brie in the 2012 comedy film, That's My Boy.

Ciara made an appearance as herself playing Lauren London's best friend on the Season 6 premiere of BET's The Game which aired on March 26,2013, she continued to be a recurring cast member throughout the season.

In September 2013, producer Mike WiLL Made It revealed that Ciara had begun work on her sixth studio album.

In December 2013, Ciara confirmed she was in the process of making a new album.

In late January 2014, Ciara premiered a live version of a song entitled "Anytime" at the Degree Women Grammys Celebration in Los Angeles, on February 2,2014, Ciara premiered the studio version, produced Boi-1da and Katalyst featuring her then-boyfriend and rapper Future.

Ciara gave birth to her first child in May 2014, a boy fathered by Future.

In May 2015, Ciara embarked on her first headlining tour in six years.

On January 27,2017, it was announced that Ciara had signed a deal with Warner Bros.

On July 17,2018, Ciara released the single and its accompanying music video, "Level Up".

Ciara performed "Thinkin Bout You" at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.

In July 2019, it was announced that Ciara would appear as a judge alongside David Dobrik and Debbie Gibson in a new musical competition on Nickelodeon titled America's Most Musical Family.

On December 23,2019, Ciara featured on the remix of longtime friend Blanco Brown's "The Git Up".

In May 2022, it was announced that Ciara would appear on the cover of the 2022 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, making her the third musician to do so since the issue launched in 1964.

On June 29,2022, it was announced that Ciara had signed a new record deal with Republic and Uptown Records, in partnership with her label, Beauty Marks Entertainment.

In September 2022, it was insinuated that Ciara had collaborated with Summer Walker for a second time.

On September 28,2022, Ciara released the uptempo single "Better Thangs", which features Walker.

On March 24,2023, Ciara released the single "Da Girls", which was followed on April 14,2023, with a remix with Lola Brooke and Lady London.

On May 12,2023, Ciara released Versions, an EP with remixes to "Da Girls", featuring Derrick Milano, Lay Bankz and the previously released Girls Mix.

Ciara said that watching Destiny's Child and Janet Jackson perform on television inspired her to pursue a career in music, and cites Jackson and her brother Michael as her biggest inspirations.

Ciara considered herself to reach "a career pinnacle" when she featured on Janet Jackson's 2008 album Discipline.

Ciara cites TLC, Jodeci, Sade, Frank Sinatra, Aaliyah, and Whitney Houston as some of her other musical influences.

Ciara has received mostly praise for her stage presence and routines during live performances.

Ciara has still gotten some criticism for her performances, typically relating to her vocals.

Ciara's dancing is generally praised and she's often considered one of the best or most emulable dancers in music.

Ciara is noted for her often tomboyish dance aesthetic and androgynous choreography, particularly in her videos for 1,2 Step and Like A Boy.

Ciara did an interpretive dance routine in pointe shoes for her I Bet music video, though her use of the shoes prompted some backlash from the ballet community.

At the time of Fantasy Ride's release, Ciara introduced her alter ego "Super C".

Ciara is considered to be "one of the most reliable suppliers" of beat-driven party music and the female face of crunk.

Ciara peaked commercially in the mid-2000s, but she continued releasing hit songs in the 2010s.

Billboard writer Natalie Weiner said that Ciara's 2013 hit "Body Party" was "one of [her] biggest and most critically acclaimed songs".

That's a testament to just how improbably resilient Ciara's career has been.

In 2013, Ciara became engaged to rapper Future, with whom she has a son, born on May 19,2014.

Ciara ended their engagement in August 2014 due to his infidelity.

Ciara began dating NFL quarterback Russell Wilson in early 2015.

Ciara became the face of Jay-Z's Rocawear clothing line and spokesperson for the women campaign titled "I Will Not Lose", which debuted in the summer of 2007.

Ciara told MTV News that she was hurt by the photos and was quite shocked when she finally got her hands on the month's issue.

In 2009, Ciara signed a multimillion-dollar deal with the modeling agency Wilhelmina Models.

On November 9,2009, it was announced that Ciara would be modeling in the German edition of Vogue.

Ciara filmed a commercial for the campaign, which features her dancing to her 2009 single, "Work".

In March 2010, it was officially confirmed and announced that Ciara was the spokesperson in the new ad campaign for Adidas Originals.

On May 12,2016, it was announced that Ciara signed a modeling contract with IMG.

In October 2021, Ciara has joined Caribbean rum brand Ten To One Rum as an investor and co-owner.

Ciara will be responsible for marketing, creative, and business development, as well as strategic alliances, in her new position.

Ciara filmed a public service announcement to endorse the campaign.

In December 2017, Ciara joined her husband's nonprofit 'Why Not You' Foundation as a board director.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Ciara donated one million meals to Food Lifeline to help the Puget Sound Region.