Common and Jennifer Hudson Confirm Relationship on “The Jennifer Hudson Show”
Love is in the air as Common and Jennifer Hudson seemingly confirmed their relationship during a preview of Monday’s episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” The couple has been the subject of romance rumors for a while, and Common finally dropped a major hint about their relationship on the show.
A Romantic Gesture
In a preview clip of the show, Hudson introduced Common to the audience as he presented her with a large floral arrangement. Hudson then seized the opportunity to ask Common the burning question: “Are you dating anyone?”
A Coy Response
Common responded coyly, saying, “I’m in a relationship with one of the most beautiful people I ever met in life. She’s smart, she loves God, she has something real down-to-earth about her, she’s talented.” He also mentioned that his standards were high, requiring his partner to have an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and her own talk show.
Jennifer Hudson’s Reaction
Hudson blushed at Common’s answer and replied with a playful giggle. When Common turned the tables and asked if she was seeing anyone, Hudson simply said she was “very happy” in her relationship without revealing any further details.
A Happy Place
Common elaborated on his initial response, stating that their relationship is a happy place for him. He expressed his gratitude to God and emphasized that seeing Hudson happy makes him happy as well. He concluded by saying that he’s letting God guide their relationship.
Rumors and Outings
Dating rumors between Hudson and Common first surfaced in February 2022 when they were spotted together in Philadelphia and Chicago. Three months later, it was announced that they would be starring together in the film “Breathe.” Despite being seen on several outings together, including a romantic getaway to London, the couple has remained tight-lipped about their relationship status.
Past Relationships
Hudson is a mother to her 14-year-old son David Daniel Otunga Jr., whom she shares with her ex-fiancé, David Otunga. The former couple split in 2017 after a decade together. Common has previously dated notable women such as Serena Williams, Taraji P. Henson, and Tiffany Haddish, with whom he ended his relationship in November 2021.
