New Mom of 4 Ciara Stuns in These 6 Phenomenal Photos in Barbados

The singer and her husband, Russell Wilson, have welcomed a new member to their family.

Ananya Panchal | Dec 10, 2023

Ciara was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by Dolce and Gabbana.

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Ciara is officially a mom of four! The singer, who was featured on the cover of the 2022 SI Swimsuit Issue, just welcomed her third child with her husband, Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, Amora Princess. The model and NFL player are already parents to Sienna Princess and Win Harrison, and Ciara, who turned 38 last month, shares one son, Future Zahir, with her ex-fiancée, rapper Future.

In honor of the exciting occasion, we are throwing it back to the “How We Roll” artist’s magazine feature with photographer Ben Watts in Barbados.

The Texas-born Grammy Award-winner spent the bulk of her childhood on Army bases across the country until her family settled in Atlanta when Ciara was a teenager.

The skincare entrepreneur revealed to 2019 cover girl Camille Kostek during last year’s magazine launch party that she dreamed of being on the front of the issue as a little girl. She added that joining fellow legends like Tyra Banks, whom she always looked up to, was a super rewarding feeling.

“It’s really, really incredible because I remember looking at this magazine when I was younger and I remember dreaming and saying, ‘Maybe I could be on the cover one day. Maybe that could be me,’” she shared. “And so to see that happen literally like almost 18 years later and to have that vision and to say, ‘Hey, maybe one day I can do this’ and it happens is so powerful. It’s so meaningful. It gives me that energy to just literally not stop. To keep on believing in my dream and my vision and the things that I wanna do.”

Below are six marvelous photos from her 2022 cover photoshoot in Barbados.

Ciara was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by Alon Livine. Cuff provided by New York Vintage.

Ciara was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by LaQuan Smith.

Ciara was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Bodysuit by Mugler. Bottoms by JADE Swim.

Ciara was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by Calechie.

Ciara was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Romper by LaQuan Smith.

Ciara was photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados. Swimsuit by Baba Jagne. Harness by ANOESES.

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Published Dec 10, 2023

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a NYC-based Lifestyle & Trending News writer at SI Swimsuit. Before joining the Swim team, the Boston University Alum worked for culture & entertainment beats at Bustle, The San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When Ananya is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, she can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast.