Inside Jennifer Hudson and Common’s Romance: ‘I’ve Never Felt This Wonderful!’

Jennifer Hudson and Common are a couple to watch, radiating happiness and love. The 42-year-old talk show host, who famously began her rise to stardom on American Idol, recently expressed her joy in a brief but heartfelt statement. “Everything is wonderful,” Hudson shared with People at the 2024 Daytime Emmy Awards. “That’s all you need to know.”

The couple’s relationship timeline is a testament to their deep-rooted friendship, which began over a decade ago. Their romance rumors first surfaced in 2022, but it wasn’t until January 2023 that they publicly confirmed their relationship. The confirmation came in a heartwarming episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, where Common surprised Hudson with a bouquet of flowers.

“I’m in a relationship… with one of the most beautiful people I ever met in life,” Common declared during the episode, stopping short of directly naming Hudson. He described his partner as “smart, she loves God, she has something real down-to-earth about her, she’s talented,” even adding a playful nod to Hudson’s EGOT status by joking about wanting a partner who has achieved such a prestigious accolade.

Their mutual admiration was evident as Hudson responded to Common’s query about her relationship status by saying she was “very happy.” Common echoed her sentiments, stating, “This relationship is a happy place for me. Seeing her happy actually makes me really happy. So, I’m very grateful. I thank God each and every day, and I’m just letting God guide this relationship.”

The couple’s commitment to keeping their relationship private while still sharing their joy was clear in a later interview Common gave on Today with Hoda & Jenna. “We had a little fun,” he said of appearing on Hudson’s show. “I felt like, why not just be loving and honest with who I am and who we are. And it felt good, it was fun, we had a good time.” Despite his typically private nature, Common noted that their on-screen interaction was a genuine reflection of their off-screen relationship.

Jennifer Hudson and Common’s love story began to catch the public’s eye in October 2022 when they were spotted together in their hometown of Chicago after filming the movie Breathe (2022). Common’s openness about his personal growth and readiness for a serious relationship was a significant revelation earlier this year. “I’ve grown a lot and the work I’ve done on myself has allowed me to see myself as a marrying type,” he shared.

“For me, everything is divine,” Common said, emphasizing the spiritual guidance he relies on in his relationship. “I work from that discernment that God speaks — when He speaks into your stomach and you feel it in your heart and your spirit. So, when I would feel that, I will communicate with that person and if she’s feeling that, then why not?”

Jennifer Hudson and Common’s relationship is not just a romantic connection but a partnership grounded in mutual respect, spiritual alignment, and genuine happiness. Their journey from friends to lovers is an inspiring tale of love blossoming at the right time, guided by faith and a shared commitment to each other.