Jennifer Hudson and Common are giving fans a romance to root for, and the buzz around their relationship just got more exciting. The Chicago rapper recently appeared on Today and didn’t shy away from sharing his intentions about a future with the Oscar-winning songstress.
Al Roker wasted no time diving into the topic, referencing a moment on The Jennifer Hudson Show when Hudson playfully put Common in the “hot seat” by asking about marriage. But Common didn’t flinch—instead, he leaned into the question with charm and confidence.
“I didn’t feel like that was the hot seat,” Common clarified on Today. “I was just being true to who I was. It was the cool seat because it was really, just, man, I was telling my truth, and that truth still is there.”
That truth? Common’s readiness to settle down with the multi-talented Hudson.
“She’s just an amazing human being, a beautiful person,” Common gushed. “And I’m loving watching her on her talk show. I’m a fan. I watch her talk show. Just in life … For me, I look for people in my life who are uplifting, who believe in a higher power, who treat other people well.”
This dynamic couple, who officially announced their relationship on Hudson’s show earlier this year, has quickly won the hearts of the public. Common, famous for his past romances with iconic figures like Erykah Badu and Serena Williams, appears to have discovered something truly special with Hudson.
Rumors of Jennifer Hudson and Common dating first surfaced in late 2022 after the two were spotted together on multiple occasions. Both Chicago natives, the pair initially met while working on the set of the upcoming action film Breathe, where they play love interests.
Their on-screen connection sparked something off-screen, and by mid-2023, Jennifer Hudson and Common began dropping subtle hints about their connection.
In one of the most talked-about moments of their relationship, Jennifer Hudson playfully put Common in the “hot seat” during an episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show. She asked the rapper about his views on marriage, leaving fans buzzing about the couple’s future.
While neither Hudson nor Common has officially confirmed an engagement, could a proposal be next with Common declaring his intentions so publicly?
