Jennifer Hudson Welcomes a Baby Boy

By PopEater Staff Posted Aug 11th 2009 11:19AM

Oscar-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson gave birth to her first child, a son, on Monday night, Showbiz411.com is reporting.

E! Online and PEOPLE have both confirmed the news.

David Daniel Otunga Jr. was named after his dad, Hudson's fiancé. The couple decided to let the gender of their bundle of joy be a surprise, so they were sure to have both pink and blue clothes on hand for the birth.

"The baby is beautiful and perfect," Hudson's rep Lisa Kasteler told PEOPLE. "His parents are ecstatic."

Little David weighed in at 7 pounds, 14 ounces.

Hudson never actually announced she was pregnant or not, but the tell-tale signs (namely, a bump) blew her cover months ago.

The Hudson family has endured great hardship in the past year, with the murder of the singer's mother, brother and nephew at the hands of her sister's estranged husband.

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Hudson moved from the Windy City after the crimes.

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Comments

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Tuesday 11 August

By Devil's Advocate

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I hope it goes without saying that we all wish Jennifer and her new boy the best; therefore, the irony here is that the term "bastard" means just that: a child born out of wedlock. So then why is it automatically assumed to be derogatory?

Social ettiquette and logic don't always jive.

By Ginger James

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God's greatest gift is that of a child. To those who truly wanted children in their lives and remain childless know this to be true. To the happy parents anad their loved ones, Congratulations and may you always cherish your bundle of joy!

By panhermes

BRAVAAAA! Congratulations to this happy couple and may all their problems be little ones... By the way, we new long ago during less happy times that Jennifer was expecting.

Monday 17 August

By ang

you ma'am need to find jesus! do you not have a brain or something? the poor girl was getting married until her family was murdered! ever stop to think about that? oh and next time just as the old saying goes if you don't have something nice to say don't say anything at all...and in case you don't understand that shut the hell up next time and keep your comment to yourself!

By Covington7227

Who are you to judge this person? Belittle the way she was brought up? Some can not afford luxurious houses and must live in what they can afford to. Jennifer has risen from poverty, inner city life, and then the horrible crime that was committed to her family. She has the blessing of her child now. I'm sure she wouldve loved to have her family around her during this blessed event. I am sure they were there in spirit. Please like the blog says before you post be classy. The horrible comments in my opinion are in poor taste.

Wednesday 12 August

By Eve

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I AGREE, they are all looking down upon the three of you. Congratulation's Jennifer & David on your little Angel!!!

By kaylee

I don't blame her for not telling the world she was prego it's none of anybodies business but her and David's she wanted privacy way to go Jennifer !
Congrats Jennifer & David Best Wishes !

By vee

Know that the blessing of your baby is truly a sign from God ,letting you know that you will not be alone, inspite of the loss of your family members.Continued happiness and much more success in your life.

By HELLO DOLLY

SO WHAT ELSE IS NEW. JUST ANOTHER BLACK UNWED BUT SHE KNOWS WHO THE BABY DADDY IS AND WILL NOT BE ON THE MAURY SHOW. AT LEAST THIS ONE WILL NOT BE ON WELFARE .

By ljsurf322

What a crock you are. I bet you have nothing to say about celebs like Nicole Richie, now do you? She's not even engaged and on her second child. Oh yea. And she's white, in case you live under a rock.

CONGRATS to this couple!

By Gail Cooper

WHAT ROCK DID YOU CRAWL FROM UNDER? Black people are not the only ones who have babies "out of wedlock". WHAT IT'S YOU! You don't have to support her baby. Why are you even commenting on this thread, if you have issues with "Black" people OR IS IT THAT YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH "SUCCESSFUL" BLACK PEOPLE!!! Now that explains everything.

WHAT ROCK DID YOU CRAWL FROM UNDER? Black people are not the only ones who have babies "out of wedlock". WHAT'S IT TO YOU!!! You don't have to support her baby. Why are you even commenting on this thread, if you have issues with "Black" people OR IS IT THAT YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH "SUCCESSFUL" BLACK PEOPLE!!! NOW THAT EXPLAINS EVERYTHING!!!

By Bernice L. Williams

Blessing to the new-born, new hope for Jennifer. God bless the entire family.

Congratulations, Ms. Hudson. May GOD continue to bless you and your family. You've been through so much this year. You deserve some happiness. Enjoy your beautiful baby boy!

By Marie

First of all congrats Jen, you are a beautiful person inside and out, you have come a long way from your idol days. I know your heart is sad because your mother will never be there to hold her first born by you,but don`t fret jen she has already had her grandchild in her arms,and right now she is with you even though you cant touch her,and to all these color haters,how would you feel if when you die,and made it to Heaven`s gate,and there was an old black gentleman sitting inside the gate to let you go in would you take hell over Heaven because he was the wrong color for you. I have a bi-racial grandchild, God does not make mistakes,I love my grandchild with all my heart.So please the next time you are hating,ask yourself Heaven or hell.God bless

By Melissa

Congratulations to Jennifer on her new baby....I agree with everyone who said after everything she has been through she does deserve happiness.And a good Normal name too David instead of these weird name some Celebrities gave their kids.

By Nrthdude1

Why didn't they marry first, then have the baby? Why not be a decent woman. I know she's been through hell, but c'mon, do the right thing in the right order.

By macy

Its time for happiness for Jennifer Hudson. Enough of judgemental people. That marriage certificate in many kids lives didnt make a difference when they were abused. God bless Jennifer and her new baby... Keep singing Jennifer, you have a voice that no one can match....

By Kris

Awwww congratulations to Jennifer. I also like it that they chose a nice normal name and not a Hollywoody Celebrity one.

By Cheryl

I am very happy for Jennifer and David! God bless them and their new addition. I'm sure, she wish her Mother was here to enjoy this great bundle of joy and how well her life is going which is, in all the right directions. God Bless!

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