Ciara is a US artist and songwriter who has a net worth of $20 million. Also recognized for her diverse alter ego, Ciara has had a long and successful career.
Besides singing, Ciara has proven to be a talented model, vocalist, and performer.
Ciara’s wealth has increased due to her involvement with several companies in advertising deals.
In 2009, she starred in a large advertising campaign for Verizon Wireless to promote the Chocolate Touch smartphone.
In 2010, she became an Adidas Originals spokesperson. She was also used to endorse Jay-Rocawear Z’s clothing company.
Additionally, she became a global brand ambassador for Revlon in 2016, the same company that launched the “Ciara” fragrance in 1973.
Eight of her songs have made it to the top ten of the Billboard Top 100. Ciara is also a well-known actress with an extensive list of achievements.
Who is Ciara?
Ciara Princess Harris, now also known as (Ciara Princess Wilson), was born on October 25th, 1985. Ciara was born into a military family, making her an army brat.
As a result, she spent a substantial part of her childhood traveling. Her family was stationed in Germany for some time, and she traveled extensively within the United States.
Ciara had lived in New York, Utah, California, Arizona, and Nevada before she was in her mid-teens. She was reportedly named after the Revlon perfume “Ciara.”
When she was a teenager, Ciara moved to Atlanta and after seeing Destiny’s Child on TV, she realized that music was her calling.
During her teenage years, Ciara formed the all-girl group Hearsay with two of her friends. The group recorded demos, but they began to have differences and eventually went their separate ways. Despite this setback, Ciara signed a publishing deal as a songwriter.
Given Atlanta’s reputation as a hub of urban music talent, she acquired a publishing deal and met prominent Atlanta producer Jazze Pha, who helped her secure a record deal at LaFace Records.
Jazze Pha encouraged Ciara to record her songs. With the help of her new networking connection, Ciara recorded songs that would later appear on her debut album.
Ciara’s Professional Life
Ciara’s first album, Goodies, was a massive success, with the title track being among the album’s hit singles. She followed it up with Ciara: The Evolution, also a successful album.
In addition to her music career, the artist has enjoyed a thriving modeling career and has been involved in television and film production.
Ciara’s debut album was released in 2004. It was a major success, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
In the United States, “Goodies” achieved triple platinum status in its first week of release, selling approximately 130,000 copies.
The album’s title track performed exceptionally well. After the song’s success, Ciara was dubbed the “First Lady of Crunk.” “Goodies” has been likened to a female version of Usher’s “Yeah.”
Since the release of her debut album, Ciara has collaborated with numerous renowned musicians. Missy Elliott and Bow Wow have featured her on tracks, and she has toured with Gwen Stefani and Chris Brown.
“Goodies,” Ciara’s breakthrough single, was co-written by her and produced by Lil Jon, an influential rapper and producer.
The song topped the singles charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. “1, 2 Step,” featuring Missy Elliott, and “Oh,” featuring rapper Ludacris, were also successful, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.
The album Goodies was an unexpected hit, and it was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, with sales of up to 3 million copies.
The album also earned the new artist four Grammy Award nominations in 2005.
Ciara’s second album, “Ciara: The Evolution,” was released in 2006. It was a successful sophomore album, and the song “Get Up” by Chamillionaire was featured on the Step Up soundtrack.
Ciara ventured into acting after traveling with T.I.
Ciara’s third album, “Fantasy Ride,” garnered unprecedented global acclaim, particularly in the United Kingdom and Canada.
This was likely due to the album’s shift to a more mainstream pop sound, blending R&B and Hip-Hop with a more mainstream pop sound.
Ciara has achieved eight Billboard Hot 100 top ten hits, three MTV Video Music Awards, and one Grammy Award.
She has written or co-written songs for various artists, including Missy Elliott and Bow Wow.
Ciara has consistently been recognized for her graceful dancer figure and unique dance routines.
Partly due to her contract with Wilhelmina Models, she has also become a fixture in fashion publications. She signed a modeling contract with IMG and became a Revlon spokesperson in 2016.
Ciara made her screen debut in the MTV high school sports drama All You’ve Got (2006).
Prior to landing a recurring role as herself on the CW comedy-drama The Game in season 6, she appeared in the reality shows America’s Next Top Model and Idols South Africa.
Ciara added awards show presenter to her résumé during the 2016 Billboard Music Awards, which she co-hosted with Ludacris.
She was then selected to perform solo at the 2019 American Music Awards.
She has received several accolades, including three BET Awards, three MTV Awards, three MOBO Awards, and one Grammy. She has been nominated for numerous other awards.
Ciara’s Marriage
Ciara has been associated with various high-profile celebrities, including 50 Cent, Bow Wow, and Amare Stoudemire.
At one point, she was engaged to Future, and the two artists had a child together. However, the engagement was called off in 2014.
Ciara began dating NFL quarterback Russell Wilson in 2015, and they tied the knot on July 6, 2016. (Before marrying Ciara, Russell Wilson was in a relationship with Ashton Meem)
The couple has two children together; Sienna Princess Wilson on April 28, 2017, and son Win Harrison Wilson on July 23, 2020.
