It’s official. A rep for the Oscar-winning singer and actress Jennifer Hudson told People that she’s marrying I Love New York 2 cast-away Punk. The couple, who have kept their relationship as quiet as possible, got engaged Friday night on Hudson’s 27th birthday. Hudson and Punk — i.e., David Otunga (guess he just outgrew his nickname) — have been together for less than a year.
In an interview with the VH1 Blog, David was open about falling in love with New York during last year’s show, and we can’t help see irony in the fact that he’s now marrying a woman that has Dreamgirls under her belt and a new movie (The Secret Life of Bees) opening next month while New York is hussling to land a semi-respectable Hollywood gig.
Last year, we saw Punk on reality TV squirting whip cream on his bare chest in an attempt to turn on VH1’s H.B.I.C. This year, we’ll see him on the red carpet at the Academy Awards.
September 15th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
It not going to last to long she is to ugly for him
September 15th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
I’m so happy for David, he really seemed to be to nice for NY anyway.
September 15th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
omg Jenny is not ugly…….They look great together…
September 15th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
omg Jenny is not ugly….
September 15th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
First of all, CUPCAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! J-Hud is a very beautiful and talented woman, and he ain’t all that cute! “Punk”, ahem, DAVID is the groupie gold-digger in this relationship. He is just using J’s fame as another vehicle to put himself in the limelight. What a lame move.
September 15th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Punk looks like a PUNK!!!!!!!!!!! (No disresepct to all of the respectable “punks” out there)! Jennifer please… DON”T DO IT!!! Relationships are like a pot luck everybody has to bring something to the table or somebody is going to eat for free!!! He’snot bringing much but a possible STD cuz he sho look like a PUNK!!!!!
September 15th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
I see another Starr Jones disaster..
September 15th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
yeah he’s marrying a way better girl than New York.
September 15th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Glad for you jenifer, Punk you like those strong willed women dontcha boy! Good luck and God Bless…..
September 15th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Jen don’t do it! he’s a gold digger
September 15th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
AWWWWWW!!!!!! I am so happy for the both of you. I think you two make a beautiful couple and i hope everything works out because you both deserve happiness!
September 15th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Come on jennifer listen do u really want a man who kissed the $“%((`+!*`##^%^$ s of them all NewYork damn after all she kissed flav than after that she had her own dumb a** show with punk on that show which by the way i think is one of them downlow man if you know what i mean anyways dont fall for him you can do way better go get you one of those fine rappers thats not married or has a woman.
September 15th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Good for you two!!! I wish you the best of luck. New York let a helluvan man go.
September 15th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Jennifer when you know better, you do better. This man was kissing and crying over New York last year, the same woman who was kissing and F******* Flava Flav. Girl you are too beautiful and career is going to strong to be side tracked by this. Good luck
September 15th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Jennifer Hudson is a beautiful woman who has accomplished plenty in the last few years. I think she needs to be very careful about who she lets into her inner circle. People are crazy nowadays and a woman can not be too careful when it comes to these slimy men who want to ride on your coat tail to riches and stardom. Look at Terry McMillan. I think Jennifer should take a lot more time in deciding on whether or not this guy is for real about being with her and will he be there if she doesn’t last a big star or millionaire. She doesn’ t have to jump on this proposal because she’s young and pretty and will have many more opportunities in the years to come. Also, does he have his own career in place and his own money? If not, do not marry him Jennifer. Please don’t! If you do, make sure that pre-nup is airtight before you say “I do.” Don’t be a fool!
September 15th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I am so happy for “Punk” and Jennifer….. Congratulations!!!!!
September 15th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Good for you Jennifer! He seems like a good guy! God is good and let him have any drama or negativity you may face! Love is a wonderful thing! Enjoy life with your hubby-to-be and don’t let people interfere with what they don’t know about! Stay happy and blessed! Heb. 11:1
September 15th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
he okay lookin but jenifer u should marry t.howard even though i think he is married
September 15th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
i wish you all the best of luck, love priscilla from vero beach fl
September 15th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
They are the most unlikely couple that I have seen in a very long time. What happened to her old boyfriend?
September 15th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
All I can say is congratulations. But in all honesty there is no way in HELL I would have him slobber all over me after he’s SUCKED face with New York. Don’t get me wrong I ain’t knocking her hustle but she’s been around and if she’s been around I’m pretty sure Punk has been around too. He’s fine as hell but I wouldn’t want to marry it. But Love is Love.
September 15th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
THATS GOOD THEY GETTING MARRIED AND I HOPE THEY HAVE A GOOD RELATIONSHIP AND NOT LISTEN TO ANY RUMORS AND BE REAL WITH EACH OTHER
September 15th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
wow!
September 15th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Jennifer girl if you do read this page don’t settle girl you are to beautiful to be with a nasty gold digging dude with a nickname like “punk”. I can’t even believe he has the nerve okay yes I do he is trying to find a way up and you are piloting the ship for him if you go through with this maybe God will let you see the truth before its to late.
September 15th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
THis is some really gr8 news congrats plus punk didnt even need that skank new york he too good4 her he fine as hell
September 15th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
dats crzii
September 15th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
I’m shocked, but I wish them the best of luck and I hope they’ll last. NY’s nasty, classless self should be ashamed for not knowing a good educated man when she had them. Punk upgraded from a F lister to an A lister. Go JHud.
September 15th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
I think Jennifer Hudson, needs to make sure this is the real thing cause “Punk ” might just be out for a free ride on her fame. Look out girl . Look long and hard before you jump into marraige with man.
September 15th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
I’m f*ckin done you got to much to star with right now. Jennifer Hudson just really kick off her career and i think its to early for a break happy or in the mist of a showering love you got to stack yo paper. i love jennifer and punk aint +!*##`~#$&&^^%)~ but a i lovenew york reject…he’s smart and has a job but come on the real not even a year and pergnant please she might be in love but he is just a gold digger new york to ocar winning jennifer hudson if a come up that easy +!*##`~#$&&^^%)~ i’m right her
September 15th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
Jennifer, David is a outrageously handsome and accomplished, in his own right, man. As much as I would have liked him for myself, I send my heartfelt congratulations to you both. I wish only God’s richest blessing for the two of you.
September 15th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHOULDN”T A RELATIONSHIP BE LONGER!!!!!!!!!!! THEY’LL GET DIVORCED IN NO TIME…………….THAT LOVE AT FIRST SITE IS BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 16th, 2008 at 11:47 am
AS LONG AS HE IS AWAY FROM THAT DUMB `_!&(^~+#`_!&+`*+ NEW YORK SHE IS WORTHLESS NOW HE HAS A QUEEN A REAL LADY
September 16th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Good Luck U guys Luv U Both!!!!!
September 16th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
OMG……Are you serious? I love Jennifer Hudson and I or anyne that I know seen this one coming. I truly hope they are in love. But one question what happened to the guy she was with when she was on idol? I thought he was her long time boyfriend? Oh well huh? Well good luck you all and may the Lord bless your union……… Much love the C-Town……. Your girl MzCola216
September 16th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
good luck to the couple
September 16th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
I hope you sign a prenut. Its just to protect yourself and your money. Don’t be a fool. Love sometimes blinds us. I really glad you found love but be careful.
September 16th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Cupcake, Jennifer Hudson is a beautiful young lady rising to the top. On the other hand, “Punk” looks like a man on the down low and Ijust love Jennifer’s music because she has a strong voice but I guess she likes what she sees. But I am disappointed in her choice of a man after he was on a show that was all about deceit, betrayal and men trying to get famous. What man do you know that cries when he is dumped by a $#(@%+_@&~^~`#)~@
September 17th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
I just hope she knows what she’s doing. If I remember correctly, he was the lawyer that I couldn’t believe would be on a degrading show like that. I thought his reputation would be ruined and he wouldn’t be taken seriously by his profession. He must be desperate for fame. Jennifer, please keep your eyes open, and hold on to your common sense. Take more time to get to know this man before you rush into marriage. This may be another way for him to stay in the spotlight after his “fifteen minutes”. You are a beautiful woman physically, as well as inside, and I know that he could be in love with you; but watch out and just be careful. Also, don’t be another stupid woman in denial, make sure that he’s not gay.
September 18th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
i just have 2 say 1 thing houdson u could do so so so so much more…
September 18th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
May God bless this union between you both stop hatin on the brother. love will always come where you least expect it.
September 19th, 2008 at 12:22 am
DONT DO IT JEN, OR IF U DO GET A PRENUP
September 19th, 2008 at 5:01 am
I love Jennifer Hudson to death but ho wcould she want punk after New York had em?
September 19th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
hey
September 20th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
That’s some bull $$!#~+*$+&~&`__& but he deserves better than New York. What the hell was he thinking?????
September 20th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
I am happy for David sure in the hell better than New York!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 20th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
this is not true
September 21st, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Congrats J Hud to the engagement to Punk u have a VERY good one.
September 21st, 2008 at 7:36 pm
I THINK IT’S A REAL BEAUITFUL THING THAT THEY ARE TOGETHER,THE MAKE A WONDERFUL COUPLE AAND I HOPE THEY STAY TOGETHER
September 22nd, 2008 at 11:54 am
Jen get a prenup girl, this sounds like a gold digger’s paradise.
September 22nd, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Jen, you should know once you get into Hollywood, things are never the same… You should just date him & be his finance’ until you find another one! Hollywood marriages never last!!!!! You will be traveling and he will try to get you pregnant to keep you and your new money… Be smart and continue your jouney to success… You haven’t made your mark just yet! He could actually ruin your rep!!! Stay single as long as you can!!! Geesh, you’re only 27! Do you know how many other men you’re going to meet!
September 22nd, 2008 at 9:52 pm
hoopz r u interested in meeting some1 who thinks u r so beautiful, ahd would love 2 find out what else u have 2 offer besides beauty
September 23rd, 2008 at 9:44 am
Jenn, think of it before you do something like this..First of all what happened to your soul mate? You know the man that was there for you when you were nothing? Also, Punk(David) I really hope all your intentions are upstanding. We as women need to be more careful when we bring a man into our lives especially when we are successful. Sometimes we get blinded by the affection and attention. Jennifer you are looking great these days and you have prospered very much. My only hopes is that you allowed yourself to heal from your last relationship. And that you allowed yourself to grow and appreciate what you have and how far you have come since you have been single. Having a husband does not validate you as a woman. Remember that and keep god in your life and make sure he does too!
September 23rd, 2008 at 10:35 pm
I think Tiffany Pollard is a joke anyway.
She is playing a role formoney not anything else.
Someone needs to take her down a “breast” or 2.
Congrats Jennifer on a successful man.
September 25th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
I thought you would find this article interesting. She must like the wimpy ones….
September 26th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Congrats Jen & Punk!!!!
September 28th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
OK..i didn’t watch the “I Love NY” shows, so i’ve never seen this guy before. However, i wish i knew J-Hud, if only to ask her one question: how well do you REALLY know this man ? Seriously..my gaydar has been going W00-W00-W00 ever since i looked at the picture of him. Girl, when it comes to choosing men, neither Star Jones or Terry McMillan are good examples to follow. Think about it.
September 29th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
They dont make a cute couple at all.
October 5th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
DAVID/PUNK,
I’M SO GLAD YOU DIDN’T GET STUCK WITH THAT FOOL NEW YORK. SHE LOOKED LIKE FRED FLINTSTONES DOG D-I-N-O.YOU ARE WITH A BEAUTIFUL, DOWN TO EARTH WOMAN WHO CAN HOLD HER OWN. HONOR HER AND CHERISH HER. YOU MAKE THE BEST COUPLE I’VE SEEN YET.
October 5th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
goooooooooooooooooooddddddddddddddddddddddd
October 6th, 2008 at 1:20 am
Lmao @ Mzkiki…”woo woo woo” hilarious!!
October 6th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Ok Jennifer, we don’t want your story to be another Terry McMillan. But if he makes you happy, who are we to judge. I wish you all the happiness that your heart and hands can hold. God Bless.
October 7th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
I think that Jennifer should have married the guy on her video Spotlight. He was fine as HELL!!!!!!!! Also, David is fine as hell to but anyone who falls for a hoodrat like New York is hard to trust.
October 11th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Ms. Hudson should not marry Punk for the fact that to me it’s going to be the same thing like with New York, she need to look at the fact of what is he doing for his self. Jennifer is a very beautiful woman, she shouldn’t settle for less, if he’s not doing nothing for his self, whats the use, he is a waste. He just got off a reality show, now he have met a beatiful, strong black, prominent woman, to me she could do better, she should take her time, and not settle for anything before she end up like brit and kefed. That boy was broke until brit divorce him. Us young woman need to take are time we go through to much.
October 11th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Shanda that’s all gravy to wish someone happy but when you are in the spotlight, some one that came from a reality show might not be a for sure one to be with i wish her happiness to and hopefully he’s the right one, but on the other hand what is he doing, is he working.
October 11th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
I agree with crystal if you do get a prenup
October 11th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
I also agree with the other message about ms.hudson marrying the sexy guy on her video, that man has something going what about punk.
October 26th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
dont marry puck cause he looks like a dl brother
October 29th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Girl,
New York did not know then and she D$#% sho’ don’t know now.. You got yourself a winner and let em’ talk!! cause that’s all they are doing, is Talking. I wish you and Homie the Best and believe me, The Best is yet to come and may you live your life to the fullest. Happiness is so hard to come by and if you are Happy I am estactic!!! Be Happy with God’s speed!!! Keep on Keep’in On. May God Continue to Bless You in All that You Do!!! Life is too Short to wait 2 C what’s right, if it Feels Good 2 U then by all means, Go 4 It!!!! Be Happy, that’s All that Matters!!!!! But let him know, All EYES R on HIm…He better not (New York) this Up!!!!!! May You Be Happy and Blessed from here on In!!!!!
October 29th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Jennifer will be divorced within 4 years.
July 1st, 2009 at 3:18 pm
If I was Jennifer Hudson and these pictures were still on your website. I would problemly re- think the wedding. The picture look offer and nasty. David on those pictures you do look kind of gay. I think you were trying to hard. I thank you look more manly and handsome without the extra hair and the glasses. Newyork and David looked so nasty togather. I wanted to loose my lunch. The both of you looked hard up. I believe he still have feelings for Tiffany. I love you Jennifer, just please be careful. I do not think you two are thanking the same. Jen you are thinking marriage, and he is still on the singer tip. Trying to gain fame at any cost. The whole Newyork image it is time to loose.
July 5th, 2009 at 10:17 am
that _`^&#()~#%`_~%&+ is nasty. what the hell u was thinking kisss that monkey dog that dont have know hair and her mother dont either. her hair line is push all the way back. Thats an ugly @)!~*))$!`#`^($ family newyork has