Jennifer Hudson Calls Common a ‘Light’ While Revealing What Makes Their Romance Work
Jennifer Hudson’s professional career has been nothing short of amazing. Her personal life has been dotted with triumph and tragedy, though. Over the years, she’s talked about what keeps her grounded and how she’s found her way even in the face of unimaginable tragedy and hardship. Recently, she opened up about her romantic relationship, too. Jennifer Hudson has been dating Common for the last several years, though they opt to keep their private life as private as possible. Still, she’s happy to talk about him and their romance when the timing is right. She felt that the timing was right recently as she walked the red carpet for the Daytime Emmy Awards on October 17. She shared what makes their partnership work, and the sweet way she sees him.
Jennifer Hudson says shared roots make her relationship easy
Jennifer Hudson’s romance with Common appears to be floating along peacefully. The couple, who have been dating since at least 2022, just seem to enjoy each other. They don’t have drama or rumors surrounding them, and they keep things low-key. Simply put, Hudson and Common seem to be two people who are committed to making it work. E! News recently caught up with Hudson on the red carpet and asked her exactly what makes things seemingly so easy between her and her beau.
She was quick to answer. Hudson said that their shared roots are a big part of what makes their romance work. She said they are very similar souls, born and raised in the same area. Hudson and Common were both born and raised in Chicago. While born nine years apart, the music artists actually grew up less than 15 minutes from each other.
Hudson was born in 1981 and was raised in the Englewood neighborhood in Chicago’s South Side. Common, who was born Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr. in 1972, was raised in Calumet Heights, also on the city’s South Side. The neighborhoods are just about 10 miles apart. Hudson isn’t the only one who thinks their Chicago upbringings make it easier for them to connect. Common has commented on it, too. He once joked that he and his love share a “South Side spirit.”
Jennifer Hudson calls Common a blessing and a light
While their shared upbringing might make things easier for Jennifer Hudson and Common, there is more to it than that. There is something really special between the duo. She went on to tell E! News that she and her longtime beau have similar spirits and outlooks on life. She also said that he is someone who keeps her grounded, calling him a “blessing” and a “light.” Hudson also said she respects him for who he is.
It’s not the first time Hudson has opened up about her love. She and Common announced their romance in 2022 on The Jennifer Hudson Show. Since then, she’s made comments that make it clear she thinks he might be the one. During a chat with Real Simple, she made it clear that she wouldn’t bring anyone into her life or her son’s life if she didn’t think their energy was good. She said, “It’s always about the energy of who you’re bringing into your circle. I’m very funny and sensitive about those things.” In 2024, she told People that everything was wonderful, and that’s all anyone needed to know. She’s said she is very happy as things are, but doesn’t appear to be opposed to marriage either.
