Who Is Jennifer Hudson Dating? She's Been Spotted With Someone

Publish date: 2024-05-12

The singer got her get started on 'American Idol' in 2004. But who is Jennifer Hudson dating now? Let's explore her romantic status and relationships.

Larry Stansbury - Author

Actress and musician Jennifer Hudson is recognized for her impeccable voice and for being a contestant at the third season of American Idol. She made her performing debut in 2006 enjoying Effie White in Dreamgirls, and ended up receiving several awards her exceptional efficiency.

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But what is the singer up to at the present time? Is Jennifer Hudson dating somebody? Find out more about her courting status and dating historical past, under.

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Who is Jennifer Hudson dating?

Jennifer could also be tremendous vocal in the case of her profession, however she's reserved in the case of her non-public existence. If you check out her Instagram account, it's filled with the whole lot, including behind-the-scenes clips of her existence as a musician and her son — however no footage of a spouse.

However, not too long ago Jennifer used to be spotted on dates with her Breathe co-star Common in Philly. Radar Online notes that eyewitnesses described them as "cozy and flirty." Their film, Breathe, which additionally stars Milla Jovovich and Quvenzhane Wallis, is currently filming.

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Jennifer previously dated James Peyton.

James Peyton was once in a relationship with Hudson from 1999 to 2007; she was once 18 years outdated when the two started dating.

Jennifer spoke with Necole Bitchie to explain why she broke up with James: “When we broke up, it wasn’t the celebrity. I don’t need to put his trade out there. And he’s kind of like circle of relatives to this day, and I’m not going to position him on blast. I’m not going to do him like that.”

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She also added that she “grew up with him … We used to call him ‘Bear, Bear.’ But he was once my formative years sweetheart. He has a baby now. He moved to in different places. So that’s all I learn about him now.”

Jennifer was once engaged to David Otunga.

David is identified for his position in being a contestant at the truth show I Love New York 2. He popped the query on Jennifer’s twenty seventh birthday with a Neil Lane diamond ring. David is a Harvard graduate and previous professional wrestler on NXT.

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One 12 months after their engagement, in August 2009, Jennifer gave delivery to her first child, David Otunga Jr. However in 2017, Jennifer and David announced that they had called off their engagement.

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About a month after their engagement, Jennifer's mother, brother, and nephew were killed through the singer's former brother-in-law, William Balfour. (He was once convicted of the murders and is serving three consecutive life sentences in prison.)

“I went from being an aunt, having a mother, and being a child not to having a mom, becoming a mother, and raising my own child,” she stated to Glamour. “I inform [my son] David at all times, ‘You saved my lifestyles.’”

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It appears like Jennifer may have found love another time with Common! Fans must wait to see if she confirms the connection or if her purported romance is more of a "showmance."

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