Ciara Spills the Details on Hiding Her 5th Pregnancy, Her “Savvy” Kids, and Celebrating 10 Years with Russell Wilson
In a recent and incredibly candid interview, R&B superstar Ciara opened up about one of her best-kept secrets: baby number five! The singer, known for her electrifying performances and chart-topping hits, sat down to discuss the hilarious lengths she went to in order to hide her growing bump from her children, the joyful chaos of her bustling household with husband Russell Wilson, and what it means to be celebrating a decade of love and marriage.
It turns out that keeping a pregnancy secret when you have a house full of observant kids is no easy feat. Ciara admitted with a laugh that she was incredibly relieved when she and Russell finally shared the news with their children. “I was relieved because I was like, I can’t walk around this house no more like this,” she confessed. Her strategy for hiding the bump? A uniform of oversized clothing. “I was wearing the same outfit every day, or every other day, washing it. I had a classic black t-shirt, sometimes I’d wear Russ’s Three Brand sports jerseys, and then baggy sweatpants. Which is my jam, I’m a tomboy, so it’s not abnormal, but my kids would hug me and I’d try to keep it in.”
However, despite her best efforts with baggy clothes, one of her children proved to have an uncanny intuition. Ciara revealed that her daughter, Sienna, actually knew about the pregnancy before she even told them. “She told me early on, but my stomach was not big, I wasn’t showing,” Ciara recalled, still amazed by her daughter’s perception. “She’s got like this sixth sense. She’s done this with all her siblings. She said, ‘Mama, there’s a baby in your tummy.’ And I said, ‘No, it’s not!’ We were in the kitchen, and I’m like, ‘You really going to blow my cover? What are you talking about?’”
The actual reveal to the kids was a carefully orchestrated family moment, though it required a bit of maneuvering to get everyone together. Ciara recounted how they had to call her oldest son, Future Jr., who was out with friends, to come back home for a quick 30 minutes to share something important. Future, perhaps sensing something was up, started interrogating them over the phone, even asking if it was about a football.
But Future already had his suspicions, fueled by the ever-churning rumor mill of social media. Ciara shared a hilarious anecdote about trying to film a TikTok with him while keeping the secret. “He was doing a TikTok video, and I was trying to keep it chill because I wasn’t ready to say what was happening,” she explained. “I kept doing the dance over and over with him… because I was like, okay, I’m not looking right in this video, people are going to see what’s going on.” Future, who doesn’t have his own TikTok account, was looking at hers and said, “Mom, they keep saying you’re pregnant.” Ciara tried to brush it off, telling him, “People are crazy, don’t pay them any mind.” But, as she noted, “The block was hot. It was time to be free.”
Now that the secret is out, the kids are fully invested, especially when it comes to the baby’s gender, which remains a mystery to them. Ciara noted that they ask her every day, hoping to “tip the scales” in favor of a brother or a sister, framing it as a competition they want to “win.” They are even pitching baby names and trying to trick her into revealing the gender. “They’re really savvy… they’re aggressive. They should be doing your job, they probably will,” Ciara joked to the interviewer. “They’re investigators, I love it.”
Beyond the excitement of the new baby, Ciara is also reveling in this chapter of her life, which includes celebrating her 10th wedding anniversary with Russell Wilson. When asked about this milestone, her new music, and the baby news, she took a moment to reflect. “It’s been an exciting time, honestly. Sometimes I have to just pause and give God thanks for all the favor and blessings that have been happening in my life,” she shared. While acknowledging that not every day is perfect, she emphasized her deep gratitude for the “overall balance of things.”
Her new single, fittingly titled “Yes,” is a celebration of love and embracing joy in all its forms. “Music is a big part of my identity and how I connect with my fans,” she explained. “Making the ‘Yes’ song was really fun for me, it was super feel-good.” She highlighted that the song isn’t just about deep romantic relationships, but a fun anthem for everyone celebrating life’s transitions—whether it’s getting married, or simply saying “yes” to good food (something she admits she’s doing a lot of during this pregnancy!).
Adding to the family’s joy is Russell Wilson’s new professional chapter, which has brought a welcome change to their daily dynamic. When asked about the best part of this transition, Ciara beamed, “Oh my gosh, we get to have more of him. That’s really sweet.” She described a heartwarming scene from that very morning: facetiming Russell while he was in bed watching Paw Patrol with the kids, followed by him going downstairs to a chorus of “Dad, dad, dad!” in the kitchen. “It’s like the attack of the parent,” she laughed. “When dad’s home, everybody wants a piece of him. He’s like our superhero… that fills my cup. We get to have more date nights, which is awesome. We just get more of him.”
Despite the beautiful chaos of family life, Ciara remains a powerhouse performer. When asked about her pre-show rituals, she revealed a surprising preference for tranquility. “I don’t like a lot of noise before I perform. I always like my room quiet. If I put on music, I like it to be more peaceful.” She also shared a non-negotiable part of her routine: “I also love to pray. My rule is we never go on the stage without a prayer. Even if we’re rushing late, we will pray at that stage… or in the dressing room.”
As she prepares to hit the stage for upcoming performances, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, Ciara is focused on delivering the energy and hits her fans love. “It’s going to be a night of fun,” she promised, anticipating a “level up” experience filled with good times and inspiration.
With a thriving career, a loving marriage hitting the ten-year mark, and baby number five on the way, Ciara is certainly in a season of saying “Yes” to all the beautiful blessings life has to offer. Her candidness about the messy, joyful reality of family life, combined with her undeniable star power, continues to endear her to fans worldwide, proving that you really can have it all—even if it means hiding under baggy sweatpants for a few months.
