Russell Wilson took to Instagram on Thursday to share an intimate photo of himself with his bonus son, Future Zahir.
In the sweet photo, Future has his arms around the Denver Broncos quarterback's neck while they both smile for the camera. “Forever,” Wilson commented simply.
The comments section was filled with admiration for the strong bond between father and son.
One person said: “This is what every mother wants for her children: a stable, loving, healthy, cohesive father.” I absolutely love this! one person wrote.
Wilson has wholeheartedly embraced his role as stepfather to Future Zahir, who entered his life when he was just 9 months old when he started dating Ciara. Reflecting on this experience, Wilson expressed in an interview with GQ in 2021 that having Future in his life was not only a blessing but also an opportunity to have a steady presence in the young boy's life.
“The reality of being a stepparent is that biologically they're not necessarily yours, but the reality is that you have to love them as if they were,” Wilson shared. “They are your blood in a way. You have to love them that way. And I think every child deserves that and needs that and craves that.”
Earlier this year, Wilson took a moment to celebrate Future's ninth birthday, expressing love and admiration for his “young king.”
“Happy birthday to our young King 9! Future, we love you. 9 represents confidence, skill, and wisdom! The last of the odd numbers,” Wilson wrote. “You are a leader, compassionate to others, an amazing big brother, and an amazing son. But most importantly, you are a child of God!
“Big Nine!!! So proud,” Ciara captioned the post. “I love my boys so much.”
In addition to their son Future Zahir, Russell and Ciara, who married in 2016, also have daughters Sienna Princess, 6, and Wayne Harrison Wilson, 3, and newborn daughter Amora.
Future Zahir Wilburn is Ciara's son from a previous relationship with rapper Future.
