Jennifer Hudson is facing doubts about marriage with her partner due to past relationship experiences. It seems she’s recognizing potential warning signs and isn’t ready to commit fully. Concerns have arisen about her current beau, Common, possibly not being the settling-down type, akin to a bee flitting from one flower to the next.
Their relationship has been publicly acknowledged, but Jennifer appears apprehensive about the prospect of marriage. Sources close to her reveal lingering apprehensions rooted in her previous toxic relationship with David Unga. Following that experience, she swore off marriage, reluctant to rush into anything after her history with David.
Jennifer’s past engagement with David, which began in early 2008 and lasted nearly a decade, has understandably left her wary. David proposed on Jennifer’s 27th birthday, but despite the long engagement, the relationship ultimately did not lead to marriage.
Alright, so the last time we talked, you were engaged, and it’s been about nine years since then, right? No rush to get married? You’re taking it easy? Yeah, who cares, just going with the flow.
Yeah, things took a bad turn in their relationship when David thought Jennifer Hudson might have been cheating on him. He accused her of having an affair with music producer Molly Music. Jennifer never confirmed if this was true, but things escalated. In a protective order against David, Jennifer mentioned that he was jealous and would call her repeatedly while she was working in Chicago. When she didn’t answer, she claimed he had their son try to film her to prove she was with Molly Music romantically.
In the protective order, Jennifer also claimed that David’s behavior had become increasingly aggressive, threatening, and harassing towards her and their son. She said, “I believe that if David is informed, he will physically harm me, continue to harass me, damage my property, or try to take my son away.”
David allegedly instructed their son to record Jennifer with Molly Music. He reportedly held their son with one hand while pushing Jennifer out of the bathroom in their master bedroom with the other. Alongside this incident, Jennifer Hudson and David were embroiled in a contentious custody battle, during which Jennifer accused David of kidnapping their son. According to Jennifer, David removed their child from school without her knowledge, only alerting her to his departure through a school safety app.
Adding to the complexity, Jennifer accused David of attempting to capitalize on her success during their relationship and insisted that he find employment. David refuted these claims, alleging that Jennifer was fabricating stories due to her industry influence. He asserted that he had been the primary caregiver for their child since birth, countering Jennifer’s legal filings that claimed she held this role.
Furthermore, David claimed that Jennifer pressured him to prioritize family over work, only to later accuse him of freeloading. Due to the serious nature of Jennifer’s allegations, an investigation was launched by the police, ultimately clearing David of any wrongdoing months later. Subsequently, Jennifer dropped her order of protection against David under the condition that he never return to her property.
The details surrounding their conflict remain murky as both parties accused each other of dishonesty, yet the undeniable truth is that their relationship was toxic. This is precisely what the source was alluding to when mentioning J HUD’s caution about entering into another toxic relationship.
However, there’s another factor contributing to J HUD’s reluctance to accept Common’s proposal anytime soon. According to the source, despite Common entering her life and sweeping her off her feet, J HUD is concerned about Common’s extensive history with numerous famous women and is hesitant to rush into a decision.
Let me guide you through Common’s past relationships to provide context for J HUD’s reservations. Although she should have been aware of this before getting involved, let me briefly summarize. Firstly, Common was publicly involved with Kim Jones, with whom he shares a daughter; their relationship ended when their daughter was just one year old. Following this, from 2000 to 2002, Common was in a relationship with Erykah Badu, during which they collaborated on several songs.
In 2005, Common was in a private relationship with Taraji P. Henson, which was one of the most genuine and enduring connections she had experienced. Taraji felt that if given the chance, they might have even married. However, the relationship eventually ended, leaving Taraji’s son saddened by the breakup’s impact.
Reportedly, Taraji was the favorite among Common’s girlfriends for his mother, but that might have changed as she was only one of several serious relationships. His mother hadn’t met the other remarkable women Common dated, like Serena Williams.
By 2010, Common and Serena Williams had split, with reports suggesting it was initiated by Serena. Despite this, Common expressed ongoing love and respect for her, emphasizing a deep connection and wishing her well.
Following Serena, Common had a relationship with Angela Rye, which experienced multiple breakups and reunions before ultimately ending. Subsequently, Common began dating Tiffany Haddish, who considered their relationship the best she had ever had. Tiffany even expressed that she would want Common to propose with an apartment building if he were to propose.
Other women Common allegedly dated include Ava DuVernay, Jaguar Wright, and even Simone, widow of Chadwick Boseman. If you were Jay HUD, wouldn’t you also hesitate to commit to someone with evident commitment issues like Common?
According to the source, Common has tried to reassure Jen that he’s committed for the long haul. He reportedly tells Jen, “Despite my past with many famous women, I’m in this relationship for keeps.” However, Jen remains skeptical, recalling her nine-year engagement and fearing another broken marriage.
Perhaps Common is genuinely ready to settle down this time. Wasn’t he recently quoted as saying, after soul-searching and therapy, that he might actually be the marrying type? “Are you ready to settle down? Could this be the one?”
We’re headed there. I appreciate that you see me differently now. I feel like I’ve evolved, the personal growth I’ve undergone has shown me that I am someone who can commit. I have the capability and the readiness to potentially settle down at some point in my life. I trust that I’ll recognize the right time, guided by a sense of divine purpose. I operate from a place of discernment, listening to that inner voice of God in my gut, heart, and spirit. When I feel that connection, I’ll communicate with the person involved, and if she shares that sentiment, then why not?
Currently, J HUD isn’t convinced, but maybe she’ll reconsider. However, people are curious about what J HUD was thinking when she entered this relationship, knowing the kind of person involved. Why start a relationship with doubts about commitment? And now the desire to leave? Really?
Some are side-eyeing Jen too. What do you think? Is it fair for her to have doubts now, knowing what she knew from the start? Is there a chance Common has changed and J HUD should think about marrying him? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
