Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant's wife, sends an emotional message to NFL power couple Ciara and Russell Wilson

Ciara and Russell Wilson announce they're expecting their fifth child Vanessa Bryant has shared a heartfelt reaction to the happy news that Ciara and Russell Wilson are expanding their family once again. Ciara and the former NFL quarterback announced on September 6 that they're expecting their fifth child, and the fourth child they'll welcome together. The singer revealed her growing baby bump in a family-focused Instagram post, turning the announcement into a celebration of the children who already make up their household. Vanessa, a longtime friend of Ciara and Wilson, added her own message of support shortly after the announcement. Sharing Ciara's pregnancy post on her Instagram Story, Vanessa wrote, 'Love you guys! Xo,' while tagging both Ciara and Wilson. Her affectionate response reflected the close friendship between the families and added another moment to the flood of congratulations the couple received after going public with their news. Ciara and Wilson already have a large blended family. Together, they're parents to Sienna Princess, Win Harrison and Amora Princess. Ciara also shares her eldest son, Future Zahir, with rapper Future. The new baby will become the fifth child in the family, making the latest pregnancy another major milestone for the couple. Ciara and Russell Wilson prepare for another chapter The pregnancy announcement also came after Wilson had publicly discussed the possibility of having another child. During an interview in July, the football star joked that he was trying to convince Ciara to have a fifth baby, even giving the potential addition the playful nickname 'Cinco.' Wilson also revealed that having five children was something they both wanted, although he admitted they'd have to wait and see. 'I want to have five, Ciara does too,' said Russell. 'We'll see. Hopefully, I can convince her.' Just weeks later, the couple confirmed that their family was indeed growing. Ciara's announcement kept the focus firmly on family. In photos and videos shared online, shirts carrying the names of Future, Sienna, Win and Amora were displayed on a clothesline. A fifth, blank baby onesie hung alongside them, representing the newest member whose name has yet to be revealed. The singer captioned the post, 'One more person to Love,' summing up the excitement surrounding the pregnancy. The timing makes the moment even more memorable for the couple. Ciara and Wilson celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in July, marking a decade of marriage while continuing to build their family together. Their relationship has also remained a frequent source of interest for fans. Ciara has previously spoken about how much she loves watching Wilson as a father, describing him as someone with a huge heart and a reassuring presence for their children. Now, as they prepare to welcome another baby, the couple have plenty to celebrate.