Exclusive: Jennifer Hudson and Common Confirm They’re Expecting a Baby Boy – A New Chapter for the Power Couple!

Los Angeles, CA (Celebrity Spotlight News) – In a heartwarming announcement that’s sending waves of joy through Hollywood and beyond, EGOT-winning powerhouse Jennifer Hudson and her rapper-actor beau Common have officially confirmed they’re expecting their first child together – and it’s a boy!

The news, dropped during a surprise reveal on The Jennifer Hudson Show this week, comes after months of swirling rumors about Hudson’s radiant “glow” and subtle baby bump sightings that had fans buzzing like never before.Hudson, 44, who already shares a teenage son, David Daniel Otunga Jr., with ex-fiancé David Otunga, couldn’t contain her excitement as she shared the big reveal alongside Common, 53, in a segment that quickly went viral. Flanked by colorful balloons in shades of blue and confetti popping like fireworks, the couple held up a custom onesie emblazoned with “Little King Common Jr.” – a nod to the baby’s anticipated arrival in early 2026.

“We’ve been keeping this our little secret for a while, but now it’s time to shout it from the rooftops!” Hudson beamed, her voice cracking with emotion as she cradled her growing bump. “This little guy is already stealing our hearts – just like his dad.”Common, ever the smooth wordsmith, chimed in with a freestyle rhyme that had the studio audience – and viewers at home – erupting in cheers. “From the Chi-town streets to this family beat / We’re building a legacy, complete and sweet / A mini-me with J-Hud’s fire, no retreat / Boy, you’re the verse we’ve been waiting to meet!” The Selma star, who’s been dating Hudson since their red-carpet debut in January 2024, placed a protective hand on her belly, adding, “Jennifer’s strength inspires me every day.

Becoming a dad again? It’s the greatest collab of my life.”The rumors kicked off earlier this year when eagle-eyed fans spotted what appeared to be a baby bump during Hudson’s promotional appearances for Essence magazine. Social media lit up with speculation: “That glow? That’s pregnancy glow!” tweeted one supporter, while another quipped, “Common’s got that smooth flow, but this bump’s got rhythm!” Sources close to the couple, speaking exclusively to Celebrity Spotlight, revealed that Hudson and Common discovered the pregnancy during a routine checkup in March 2025. “It was a total surprise, but the happiest one,” an insider shared. “They found out the gender last month, and let’s just say the nursery’s already decked out in blues and golds – with a mini microphone for his first Grammy dreams.”For Hudson, this joyous news marks another milestone in her fairy-tale-like journey.

The Dreamgirls Oscar winner, who triumphed over unimaginable tragedy to claim her EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) by age 40, has long been an advocate for resilience and family. Her son, now 15, is “over the moon” about becoming a big brother, according to Hudson, who joked on air, “David’s already planning the playlist for the nursery – all Common classics, of course!” The family will split time between Hudson’s Chicago roots and Common’s L.A. base, with whispers of a joint family album in the works to celebrate the little one’s arrival.Fans and fellow celebs flooded social media with congratulations.

Oprah Winfrey, Hudson’s longtime mentor, posted, “To my girl J-Hud and Lonnie [Common’s real name] – may your bundle of joy bring as much light to the world as you two do! ” while Serena Williams, a past flame of Common’s, added a gracious note: “So happy for you both! Baby boys are the best adventure.” Even American Idol alum Fantasia Barrino chimed in: “Sis, you’re about to level up that legacy! Prayers and love for y’all.

“As Hudson preps for maternity leave from her hit daytime talk show – renewed through 2027 – she’s already teasing special episodes featuring celebrity “baby advice” from guests like Michelle Obama and Will Smith. Common, meanwhile, has postponed a solo tour to focus on family, hinting at a collaborative track inspired by fatherhood: “This boy’s got bars before he can walk.”In a world that often feels chaotic, Hudson and Common’s announcement is a reminder of love’s triumphant melody.

As Hudson put it, wrapping up the segment: “Life’s given me highs and lows, but this? This is the sweetest note yet.” We can’t wait to meet the little lyricist who’s already got Hollywood humming.