Ciara dazzles in sleek leather ensemble at The Espys before thrilling fans with live performance on tour later in the night

Ciara started off the 2024 ESPY Awards with a bang as she performed a mix of her popular songs like Goodies, Level Up, and One, Two Step at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The Grammy-winning singer, 38, flaunted her 5ft7in figure in a stunning black leather outfit designed by Rey Ortiz and paired with stylish FENDI combat boots, chosen by her stylist Marni Senofonte. Her hair, styled by Davontaé Washington, was in a beautiful middle-parted blonde wavy wig for the evening. Make-up artist Yolonda Frederick highlighted Ciara’s features with a smoky eye, well-defined brows, and a glossy lip. Having just finished breastfeeding her fourth child on July 2, Ciara looked radiant and confident on stage at the prestigious sporting event.

Ciara kicked off the 2024 ESPY Awards by performing a medley of her hit songs including Goodies, Level Up, and One, Two Step onstage the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday

Ciara electrified the 2024 ESPY Awards with a fantastic performance of her hit songs like Goodies and Level Up at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Recently, she shared on Instagram her journey to shed pounds, aiming to lose 70lbs from her current weight of 181.4lbs.

During her performance, Ciara was joined by a group of female dancers paying tribute to Serena Williams, the host of the Espys. The iconic tennis star took a moment to shout out Ciara’s husband, Russell Wilson, who was present in the audience, joking about his charm.

While Ciara opted out of the red carpet, Russell, the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, sported a stylish all-white outfit, showcasing both with and without the matching jacket. He shared photos of his workout with teammate Najee Harris at UCLA before their upcoming training in Pennsylvania.

The power couple, celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary, shared heartfelt messages on social media expressing their love and gratitude for each other. Ciara, with over 73.4 million followers, thanked Russell for his unwavering love and support, while Russell praised her as his strength and joy since they met. The devoted duo looks forward to many more years of togetherness.

The 38-year-old Grammy winner showcased her 5ft7in post-baby body wearing a sexy black leather custom Rey Ortiz jumpsuit, featuring a chain-covered half-peplum, and FENDI combat boots

She relies on stylist Marni Senofonte

The Grammy award-winning artist, aged 38, flaunted her 5ft7in figure after giving birth. She was dressed in a stunning black leather jumpsuit custom made by Rey Ortiz. The outfit included a unique chain-covered half-peplum and she wore FENDI combat boots chosen by stylist Marni Senofonte.

Hairstylist Davontaé Washington coiffed Ciara's (born Ciara Princess Harris) middle-parted blonde wavy wig for the sporty awards ceremony

Hairstylist Davontaé Washington styled Ciara’s hair in a middle-parted blonde wavy wig for the athletic awards event.

Make-up artist Yolonda Frederick fully contoured the Altar (Remix) singer's complexion -giving her a smoky eye, defined brows, and glossy pout

Yolonda Frederick expertly enhanced the singer’s look for the Altar (Remix) with a beautifully contoured complexion, including a smoky eye, well-defined brows, and a glossy lip.

Ciara - whose final day of breastfeeding was July 2 - only welcomed her fourth child seven months ago

Ciara, who recently stopped breastfeeding on July 2nd, had her fourth child just seven months ago.

On April 23, the Texan-born Army brat revealed she weighed 181.4lbs with an Instagram snap of her scale as she wrote that she was actively 'trying to lose 70lbs'

On April 23, the Texas native whose father was in the Army shared a photo on Instagram showing her weight as 181.4lbs. In the caption, she confessed that she was on a journey to shed 70lbs.

Joining Ciara onstage were a bevy of female back-up dancers all paying tribute to Espys host Serena Williams by donning her historic tennis ensembles

Ciara was joined on stage by a group of female backup dancers who honored Espys host Serena Williams by wearing her iconic tennis outfits.

The 42-year-old four-time Olympic gold medalist (pictured) made sure to congratulate the OAMskin co-founder's husband Russell Wilson, who was seated in the audience, 'because dang' she quipped

The 42-year-old athlete, who has won four Olympic gold medals, took the time to congratulate the husband of OAMskin co-founder, Russell Wilson, who was present in the audience, jokingly saying “because dang.”

The 35-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback posed while clad in an all-white outfit, which he modeled with and without the matching jacket

Meanwhile, Ciara skipped the red carpet

While Ciara chose to skip the red carpet, the 35-year-old quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers confidently posed in an all-white ensemble, showcasing both the full look with the matching jacket and without it.

Russell - who signed a one-year, $1.2M contract with his team - just posted some snaps of himself working out with running back Najee Harris at UCLA before they have to report to Latrobe, PA in two weeks

Russell, who recently inked a one-year, $1.2M deal with his squad, shared some photos of him hitting the gym with running back Najee Harris at UCLA. They are getting in some workouts before heading to Latrobe, PA in a couple of weeks.

The inseparable couple celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary last Saturday, and The Color Purple actress gushed about how much she loves 'walking with you, talking with you, being in your arms, and doing everything with you!'

The devoted couple marked their eighth year of marriage last Saturday, and The Color Purple star expressed her deep affection by stating how she adores ‘strolling beside you, conversing with you, feeling your embrace, and sharing every moment with you!’

Wilson posted a similar PDA-filled video captioned: 'Since we met, you've been my strength in every trial. My joy in every moment. My peace in every prayer. God blessed me with the most incredible gift in you! I am so grateful for our journey together. Here's to a lifetime more'

Wilson shared a heartfelt video full of public displays of affection, expressing gratitude for his partner. He described their time together as a source of strength, joy, and peace. Wilson acknowledged his partner as a precious blessing and expressed thankfulness for their shared journey. Here’s to many more amazing years together!

The How We Roll Remix singer and the 5ft11in athlete will next celebrate the fourth birthday of their son Win Wilson (2-R, pictured May 12) on July 23

The artist behind the How We Roll Remix and the 5ft11in sportsman are gearing up to celebrate their son Win Wilson’s fourth birthday on July 23.

Immediately following the ABC telecast, Ciara and her dancers had to rush over to the Crypto.com Arena in Inglewood, CA to perform the next stop on Missy Elliott's 30-date Out of this World: The Experience Tour also featuring Busta Rhymes and Timbaland

Right after appearing on ABC, Ciara and her dancers quickly made their way to the Crypto.com Arena in Inglewood, CA for a performance on Missy Elliott’s Out of this World: The Experience Tour. The 30-date tour also includes Busta Rhymes and Timbaland.

Ciara and Russell were later seen leaving the event

Ciara and Russell were spotted exiting the gathering afterwards.

The couple co-ordinated their looks with white

The pair decided to match their outfits in a crisp white hue.

Ciara put on a leggy display in her white shirt dress

Ciara was looking stunning in her white shirt dress, showing off her long legs. She and her husband, the 5ft11in tall athlete, will soon be celebrating their son Win Wilson’s fourth birthday on July 23. Along with Win, Ciara and Russell are also the proud parents of seven-year-old daughter Sienna Princess Wilson and seven-month-old daughter Amora Princess Wilson.

Before her younger children, Ciara welcomed her eldest child, 10-year-old son Future Zahir Wilburn, during a 10-month relationship with ex-fiancé Future (real name Nayvadius Wilburn), which ended in 2014. Recently, Ciara had to quickly move from her appearance on ABC to the Crypto.com Arena in Inglewood, CA, where she and her dancers performed on Missy Elliott’s tour, “Out of this World: The Experience,” which also features Busta Rhymes and Timbaland.

The singer, known for hits like “Goodies,” signed with LaFace Records in 2003 after completing high school at Riverdale High. Her debut single was released 20 years ago, and she continues to have a strong following with 10.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

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