Jennifer Hudson Addresses Dating Rumors With Rapper Common
In an exclusive interview with TMZ, the talented EGOT winner, Jennifer Hudson, cleared the air about the swirling rumors of her romantic involvement with rapper and actor Common. Jennifer, 41, spoke candidly at Il Pastaio restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, dismissing the rumors as mere speculations.
“Rumors say a lot of things,” said Hudson with a casual shrug when questioned about the alleged relationship. “But he’s a beautiful man, I will give you that. That’s for certain.”
The outlet’s reporter, seemingly charmed by the idea of them together, mentioned that they make a “cute couple,” to which Jennifer graciously replied, “Thank you.”
The conversation then steered towards the possibility of a musical collaboration between the two stars. On this matter, Hudson playfully responded, “I don’t know. It’d be dope to see two Chicagoans together, but I don’t know about that.”
While rumors gained traction earlier this year after a photo of them together surfaced on social media, it appears that the duo’s connection stems from their work on the film Breathe. Common and Jennifer play the roles of husband and wife in this thrilling action movie directed by Stefon Bristol, where they must survive in an uninhabitable world.
The pair was spotted leaving Nobu restaurant in Malibu last month, further fueling speculations. In the photo, they can be seen walking side by side, Jennifer donning a pink-and-purple cozy outfit with stylish sunglasses, and Common wearing a white hoodie and tan pants, holding a black jacket in his hand.
Despite the media frenzy around their appearances, Jennifer clarified their relationship in a past interview with Entertainment Tonight. “People create their narratives of it, and it’s like, okay, you know, how you feel,” she said, explaining that their interactions were primarily related to their shared work on the film.
While Jennifer and Common share on-screen chemistry, fans might have to keep their excitement in check for any potential real-life romance. For now, the focus remains on their captivating performances in Breathe and the continued success of both artists in their respective careers.
