Chicago rapper and actor Common is doubling down on his intentions to marry singer and actress Jennifer Hudson. The 52-year-old, who has been dating Hudson since 2022, recently spoke about their relationship during an interview on NBC’s Today with Al Roker on December 11.
The conversation also touched on Common’s Grammy-nominated album, The Auditorium Vol. 1, produced by Pete Rock. Hudson, an EGOT winner, features on the album’s track “A God (There Is).” During the interview, Common praised Hudson, calling her “one of the greatest vocalists of a lifetime.”
Collaborating with Jennifer Hudson
Reflecting on their creative partnership, Common joked about switching hats between being a supportive boyfriend and a producer. “I put on my Quincy Jones hat more than my boyfriend hat,” he said about recording with Hudson.
When Roker asked if Hudson put him in the “hot seat” on her talk show while discussing marriage, Common confidently replied, “It wasn’t the hot seat. It was the cool seat because I was just being true to myself, and that truth still stands.”
“She’s an Amazing Human Being”
Common didn’t hold back on expressing admiration for Hudson, describing her as an “amazing human being” and a “beautiful person.” He also shared how much he enjoys watching her thrive as the host of The Jennifer Hudson Show. “I’m a fan,” he admitted. “For me, I look for people in my life who are uplifting, who believe in a higher power, and who treat others well.”
He added with a smile, “I like that she’s busy, too. That’s good for me.”
Commitment to Jennifer Hudson
This isn’t the first time Common has spoken openly about wanting to marry Hudson. In October, she teased him about his comments on The Breakfast Club, where he shared that if he were to marry anyone, it would be Hudson.
Reiterating his stance, Common said, “Jennifer is the person. If I should be married, it will be to Jennifer Kate Hudson. I was just being honest.”
Hudson, in turn, seemed to echo the sentiment, saying her late mother would likely approve of Common. “My mother always said, ‘A man knows what he wants.’ I think if she had met you, she’d say, ‘I don’t know about the rest of them, but that Common is alright with me,’” Hudson shared.
Conclusion
With mutual admiration and clear intentions, Common and Hudson seem to be heading toward a promising future together. Whether marriage is on the horizon remains to be seen, but the love and respect between the two are undeniable.
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