Jennifer Hudson has revealed that her relationship with rapper and actor Common was sparked by their time growing up together in Chicago.
The powerhouse singer and Oscar-winning actress opened up about how the two connected while filming their upcoming film “Breathe,” citing a sense of familiarity that stems from her hometown.
“I think that’s how we first connected,” Hudson, 43, told the New York Post. “We were filming the movie Breathe, and one day, he was leaving the set, and I came to the set, and the security guard said, ‘You and Common are both very personable and nice to everyone. What’s that? That’s what got our attention. place.
Hudson and Common first sparked romance rumors in 2022 while filming the 2024 movie.
The relationship was later confirmed in January when Common appeared as a guest on The Jennifer Hudson Show and surprised her with a bouquet of flowers.
Since then, the couple has embraced their relationship, which Hudson described as both familiar and important.
“We have a similar energy that connects us,” explains Hudson, who attributes their shared values and personalities to being from Chicago. “It feels familiar. It feels like home.
Hudson, one of a handful of EGOT winners, said her relationship with Common, 52, was “different” and described their romance with genuine affection.
“It’s very beautiful — it really is,” she said. “It hits differently. There’s nothing like it, that’s for sure.
Common, meanwhile, has publicly stated this year that he’s ready to take the next step in his personal life.
During an appearance on The Breakfast Club radio show in July, the acclaimed hip-hop artist and actor hinted at his future plans, saying: “If I’m going to get married, it’s going to be to her.”
