Jennifer Kate Hudson was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 12, 1981. She grew up singing in church choirs and graduated in 1999 from Dunbar Vocational Career Academy. Hudson auditioned for the third season of FOX’s American Idol in 2004 after performing for a year on a Disney cruise ship. She garnered attention and a fan base as a finalist, then faded from view once she was ousted from the show. Her resignation sparked debate because she was regarded by legions as an exceptional voice capable of out-singing other contenders.
Hudson beat out hundreds of other candidates to play Effie White in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls in 2005. Her scene-stealing performance, which included an unforgettable, ecstatic rendition of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” garnered her a Golden Globe and an Oscar for Supporting Actress.
Jennifer Hudson continued her film career on May 30, 2008, when she appeared in the smash film Sex in the City as Louise, Carrie Bradshaw’s electronically adept secretary (Sarah Jessica Parker). Hudson subsequently co-starred in The Secret Life of Bees with Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, and Sophie Okonedo in October 2008.
Hudson also launched her self-titled debut album in September 2008, which went on to win a Grammy for Best R&B Album.
Jennifer Hudson is a lovely, Oscar-winning powerhouse of a vocalist, so it’s strange that she hasn’t had many ex-boyfriends. The American Idol alum appears to prefer long-term relationships over frequent encounters. Who is Jennifer Hudson dating? However, all of Jennifer Hudson’s lovers are included below.
Jennifer Hudson’s Dating Life
James Peyton
From 1999 through 2007, Jennifer Hudson dated actor James Peyton on and off. They were childhood best friends
David Otunga
David Otunga and Jennifer Hudson have been married for almost a decade. They married in 2008, and their son, David Daniel, was born in August 2009.
However, their relationship soured, leading to a protracted custody fight. They were able to reach an unspecified agreement on custody of their kid in July 2019.
In legal filings acquired by Us Weekly, the American Idol alum describes recent incidents that occurred between them after their relationship began to break apart in April, stating that they have caused her to be concerned for her and her son’s safety.
Hudson described an event on Wednesday, November 15, in which she claims Otunga psychologically harmed their son. She stated that she was with the child in the recording studio when Otunga called and requested him to record a video to see who was present. Hudson claims that Otunga “mistakenly believes” the singer is romantically engaged with one of her producers, so Otunga warned their kid over the phone: “Don’t allow your mom’s boyfriend to mother f—king you.”
Kerry Rhodes
Kerry Rhodes was photographed out with Jennifer Hudson in 2007, although they never publicly confirmed their relationship.
Marlon Wayans
She has been in several television shows, including “Smash,” “Empire,” and the television film “Confirmation.” As a performer, she has three studio albums to her name. Her self-titled debut album was released in 2008. It was a huge hit, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200. Marlon Lamont Wayans is an American actor and screenwriter who has been in films such as “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,” “Scary Movie,” and “A Haunted House,” as well as sitcoms such as “The Wayans Bros.” and “Marlon.”
Marlon Wayans made his feature film debut in “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka,” where he played a minor role. He is a member of the Wayans actor family, which also includes filmmakers and numerous supporting roles. He has collaborated with his brother Shawn Wayans on several projects, including the comedies “White Chicks,” “Scary Movie,” and “Scary Movie 2.”
Off-screen, singer Jennifer Hudson and White Chicks actor Marlon Wayans have been linked, with some wondering if the two are dating, much like Aretha Franklin and Ted White (Franklin’s first husband) in the upcoming biopic Respect.
Jennifer Hudson and Marlon Wayans appear to have been linked for the first time in a YouTube video titled “Jennifer Hudson and Marlon Wayans Go Public About Their Romantic Relationship.” Some have speculated if the two have been dating since the weekend and have taken to Twitter to voice their concerns. Despite being known for his long-term relationship with Angelica Zachary, Marlon Wayans is currently unmarried.
The couple was married for over two decades, from 1992 to 2013. Wayans and Zachary have two children: a girl named Amai Zackary Wayans and a son named Shawn Howell Wayans.
As of 2022, Jennifer Hudson is not dating anyone.
