Ciara Princess Wilson (née Harris; born October 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her distinctive "Crunk&B" sound and impeccable dance skills, Ciara has been a significant figure in R&B and pop music since the early 2000s.
Career Breakthrough and Musical Style
Ciara's career took off after she settled in Atlanta, Georgia, and was introduced to producer Jazze Pha. She rose to prominence with her debut album:
Debut Album: Goodies (2004). This album was a massive commercial success, debuting at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and eventually being certified triple platinum.
Signature Sound: The album's success led to Ciara being dubbed the "First Lady of Crunk&B" for blending the southern crunk hip-hop style with R&B singing.
Key Early Hits: The album spawned multiple global hits:
"Goodies" (feat. Petey Pablo) – Topped the charts in the US, UK, and Canada.
"1, 2 Step" (feat. Missy Elliott) – Peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Oh" (feat. Ludacris) – Also peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Iconic Songs: Her catalog includes other major hits like "Like a Boy," "Promise," "Ride," "Body Party," and the viral hit "Level Up."
Business, Acting, and Personal Life
Ciara has successfully expanded her career beyond music into multiple ventures and is recognized as half of a major power couple in sports and entertainment.
Acting: She has appeared in films such as the MTV movie All You've Got (2006) and took on the role of Nettie in the critically acclaimed film adaptation of The Color Purple (2023).
Business Ventures: Ciara is an active businesswoman and investor. She launched her own record label and entertainment company, Beauty Marks Entertainment, and has invested in several ventures, including the Seattle Sounders FC (Major League Soccer) and the rum brand 10 To One Rum. She also owns the skincare brand On A Mission.
Philanthropy: Along with her husband, she co-founded the Why Not You Foundation, which supports education and health programs for children.
Personal Life: She is married to NFL quarterback Russell Wilson (formerly of the Seattle Seahawks, currently with the New York Giants). They have children together and are known for their strong public partnership.
Net Worth
Ciara's individual net worth is estimated at around $20 million USD, built through her decades-long career in music, touring, acting, and numerous business and endorsement deals. She and Russell Wilson share a combined net worth of approximately $185 million USD.
Ciara's official website, serves as her central hub for music, tours, and official news, is:
Official Website: https://www.officialciara.com/
You can also find her entrepreneurial ventures through the website for her company:
Beauty Marks Entertainment (Record Label/Company): https://www.beautymarksentertainment.com/
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