

The Wilson family just scored another win! And, this time it was off the football field. As NFL quarterback Russell Wilson continues preparing for his next chapter in the league with the New York Giants, it’s the next generation of Wilsons that is making headlines.
Russ’s niece, Gracie Wilson, is emerging as a rising star in youth field hockey. And now, she’s a Regional Cup Champion. The moment went viral after Gracie’s father, Harrison Benjamin Wilson IV, Russell’s elder brother, shared an action shot of his daughter mid-game. And not only Russell Wilson, but his wife Ciara also joined in to send a congratulatory message.
Russell Wilson made no delay in resharing it. The NFL quarterback reshared the celebration with a heartfelt message: “Love you Gracie! So proud of my Niece!” tagging the original poster by @hbproductions83. Even Ciara, the Grammy-winning superstar and proud aunt, chimed in with a two-word comment on the original post, writing, “Go Gracie.”
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In the original post, Harrison wrote the heartfelt caption for his daughter, writing, “Eyes up!! She doesn’t know it yet, but the girl in this picture will find out she achieves anything she wants, because she works her tail off, puts in extra time, is kind to herself, her friends/teammates, sticks to her commitments, is coachable, and (most importantly) has the right mindset to handle inevitable adversity and road blocks that come her way…” And, as a proud father, he is deeply optimistic about her future, penning #thefutureisbright.
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Gracie, a promising young athlete playing for IFHCK and a member of the Class of 2030, recently rose as the Regional Cup Champions. Through her profile, she has shared moments of victory, like “Winners!!!!!” Also, she participated in events like NITs 2025 with IFHCK Thunder. Off the field, she also gives a peek into her personal life with posts like “Me and my besties in Disney!!!!”
Fans of Russell Wilson might remember the throwback posts, featuring Gracie as a toddler in a Seahawks sweatshirt, pacifier in mouth, already part of the game-day ritual. He posted, “Is my niece Gracie gorgeous or what! #GoHawks! @hbw4 @courtenay81,” back in 2013, during his early Seattle Seahawks days.
He also posted Gracie as a toddler on his profile, posing beside a University of Wisconsin Badgers emblem. He wrote, “My beautiful Niece Gracie… Them Wilson babies… #Precious,” with mascot (Bucky Badger) behind her. Indeed, Russell’s affection for his niece is not new. Even Ciara never fails to join in with him to cheer for her family members.
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From family pride to front-row fame, the Wilsons indeed know how to balance the spotlight. And when it comes to owning the stage, whether in the domain of entertainment, fashion, or entrepreneurship, no one does it like Ciara.
Ciara Wilson owns every moment
Ciara Wilson is the trend! The celebrated icon in music and fashion, Ciara, now boasts 35.5 million Instagram followers. With her recent appearance at an Airbnb event—dressed in a cropped graphic jacket, pleated skirt, and strappy heels—social media went into a frenzy. The comments poured in: “It’s the leggsss for me!” “Okay legggggsssss!” But the journey of self-acceptance hasn’t been easy.
She gave birth to her fourth child, Amora, in 2023 and has spoken openly about embracing her postpartum body. “I honestly like some of the hips that have come along with the post-baby weight,” she said. She also highlighted the support of her husband, Russell Wilson, who has been loving the change, too.
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When Marie Claire named her among their ‘Class of Icons‘ alongside Taylor Swift and Zendaya, Ciara proudly reposted the video. More than just a performer, Ciara is a full-force entrepreneur. She is the founder of Beauty Marks Entertainment and creator of the Dare to Roam accessories brand. Also, she’s the visionary behind the upcoming skincare line, ‘On A Mission’.
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Her eighth studio album, CiCi, drops on July 11, 2025, led by the sultry R&B single “Ecstasy,” featuring Tyga and Latto. Off the stage, she’s just as impactful. At a dance competition she co-hosted in Phoenix, she helped raise $2.5 million. She also awarded a finalist $20,000 along with a cameo in a music video.
At the 2025 Met Gala, she dazzled spectators in shimmering silver, standing elegantly beside Russell in classic black. Even with everything happening around her, Ciara always makes time for family. Truly, she is the moment!
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