On Oct. 22, 2026, Jennifer Hudson shared that her relationship with Common has changed how she thinks about marriage. While chatting on Keke Palmer’s podcast, the star and talk show host revealed she’s not against the idea of marrying the rapper. Hudson explained that people often assume women want to be married, but that’s not always true for her. She mentioned that Common is the only person she’d actually consider tying the knot with. The couple went public with their romance on her show in January 2024, where Common gushed about her being one of the most beautiful people he’s ever met and called the relationship a happy place. Hudson later clarified that she’s never been married before, but with Common, she’s willing to give it a shot. Common has also spoken about being the marrying type, thanks to personal growth, and he’d know when the right time is. He even said on her show that if he were to marry anyone, it would be Jennifer Hudson.
