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After three years of dating, Common<\/b> and<\/span> Jennifer Hudson<\/b><\/a>\u00a0are ready to make things official, a source exclusively tells Life & Style<\/em>, who suspects a marriage proposal will take place before too long, most likely later this year. \u201cIt\u2019s something they both seem to want,\u201d says the source.<\/p>\n Common, 53, certainly hasn\u2019t been shy about his intentions. The rapper made his feelings for J-Hud, 43, very clear when he gushed about their \u201cbeautiful relationship\u201d on The Breakfast Club, confessing, \u201cIf I\u2019m going to get married, it\u2019s to her.\u201d<\/p>\n The daytime talk show host evidently feels the same way about her beau. \u201cJennifer and Common are a great match, the real deal,\u201d the source says. \u201cEveryone\u2019s so happy for them.\u201d<\/p>\n Common and Jennifer were friendly for years before they sparked dating rumors<\/a> in 2022 when they worked together on the film Breathe<\/em>.<\/p>\n The pair continued to be seen on several public outings over the years before he seemingly confirmed that they were romantically involved while appearing on The Jennifer Hudson Show in January 2024.<\/p>\n During his interview with Jennifer, Common was asked about his relationship status. He laughed before answering that he was dating someone, though did not explicitly say that the person he was seeing was Jennifer. However, many fans were able to catch on to their relationship when he presented her with a large bouquet of flowers and gave her a kiss on the cheek in photos shared by Warner Brothers.<\/p>\n Shortly after Common confirmed their relationship on Jennifer\u2019s talk show,<\/span><\/a> he further opened up about the announcement during an interview on<\/span> Today with Hoda & Jenna<\/span><\/i>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe had a little fun,\u201d Common recalled of the interview. \u201cI felt like, why not just be loving and honest with who I am and who we are. And it felt good, it was fun, we had a good time.\u201d<\/p>\n The Run All Night<\/em> actor went on to explain that he is a \u201cvery private\u201d person when it comes to his personal life and likes to keep \u201cthings that are sacred\u201d out of the spotlight, though insisted that they \u201chad a good time\u201d on The Jennifer Hudson Show<\/em>.<\/p>\n Despite publicly confirming their romance, Jennifer and Common have continued to keep their love life out of the spotlight. In June 2024, she shared rare insight into their relationship when she was asked how they were doing.<\/p>\n Common, Jennifer Hudson<\/p>\n <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \u201cEverything is wonderful,\u201d she told People<\/em><\/a> at the time. \u201cThat\u2019s all you need to know.\u201d<\/p>\n One month later, the couple collaborated professionally when she was featured on the song \u201cA GOD (There Is)\u201d from his album The Auditorium Vol. 1<\/em>.<\/p>\n