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\nCiara celebrated her milestone 40th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 25Husband Russell Wilson marked the occasion with an Instagram tribute, sharing a post featuring various photos and videos of the couple and their familyThe pair wed in 2016 and are parents to four children together<\/p>\n
Happy birthday, Ciara<\/a>!\n<\/p>\n The singer was celebrated on her milestone 40th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 25, by husband Russell Wilson<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n “Sticking with you FOREVER!!! \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe Happy Birthday to my world,\u00a0@ciara,” the football player, 36, wrote in an Instagram tribute<\/a>, sharing a post featuring various photos and videos of the couple and their family.\n<\/p>\n “God had a purpose putting us together \u2014 a force for something greater. Watching you shine as an incredible wife, mom, artist, and entrepreneur inspires me every single day. You do it all with grace, strength, and love. The family we\u2019re building and the woman you are amaze me beyond words. I thank God for you constantly,” he continued. “I love you more than words can say baby!!! Daddy loves you!”\n<\/p>\n In the comments section, Ciara responded, “Awe Baby! You always make me feel like I\u2019m on top of the world! Thanks for loving me the way you do and making me feel special on this day as you always do! I love you sooooo much!”\n<\/p>\n Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter<\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Ciara and Wilson first met at\u00a0a Wisconsin basketball game<\/a>\u00a0in March 2015. The pair hit it off, and the athlete\u00a0proposed<\/a>\u00a0to the “Goodies” musician during a surprise vacation a year later.\n<\/p>\n In July 2016, Ciara and Wilson\u00a0exchanged vows<\/a>\u00a0during a secret wedding ceremony at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England.\n<\/p>\n The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!<\/a>\n<\/p>\n The couple later welcomed three children together: daughters\u00a0Sienna<\/a>, 8, and\u00a0Amora<\/a>, 22 months, plus son\u00a0Win<\/a>, 5.\n<\/p>\n Ciara is also a mother to son\u00a0Future Zahir<\/a>, 11, from her previous relationship with rapper\u00a0Future<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Russell Wilson (left) and Ciara (right) in 2023.<\/p>\n Jesse Grant\/Getty Images<\/p>\n Ciara and Wilson marked their ninth wedding anniversary<\/a> back in July. At the time, the New York Giants star posted a sentimental social media tribute in honor of the occasion.\n<\/p>\n