just in: jennifer hudson, 43, is engaged to boyfriend common, 52, this shocking news came after rapper’s guest appearance on the thursday’s episode of her talk show, where he expressed his true feelings… she also announce that they are expecting a… see more

Jennifer responded: ‘You know what? My mother was right. I think if she had met you she would’ve said, ‘I don’t know about the rest of them but that Common is alright with me!” That’s what she would say, and I would agree.

I think [marriage] is a beautiful thing I think you are a deserving man and, you know, I support that idea.’ ‘I think it’s a beautiful idea. I will say that! Now, hold on! In due time, you know, if it ever gets to that place. You know, we’ll make that decision,’ Hudson stated.

Common – whose collaborator Pete Rock offered to DJ their wedding – replied: ‘I’m listening to God more and more and I know what purpose is and I feel like this is purpose right here, you and I.’

The hip-hop star then gave the R&B belter a hummingbird pendant necklace and an animal-print blanket emblazoned with the title of her Christmas album, The Gift of Love (dropping October 18), which he helped name.

‘Jennifer like gifts. She got different love languages but she like gifts,’ Common gushed.