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Jen Hudson Engaged to 'Punk' Boyfriend

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(Sept. 14) -- Jennifer Hudson and boyfriend, David Otunga, have gotten engaged, her rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.
"I can confirm that Jennifer got engaged to her boyfriend David on Friday night in L.A." says the rep. Otunga, who is known as "Punk" from the reality show I Love New York 2, popped the question with a Neil Lane diamond ring on the Dreamgirls Oscar winner's 27th birthday. Get the Full Story

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Hudson, who was voted off of 'American Idol' to the dismay of many, went on to exact her revenge by winning a best supporting actress Oscar for her role in 'Dreamgirls.' Her self-titled debut album is being released on Sept. 30.
Hudson and Otunga, who both grew up in Chicago, have been dating less than a year.

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    Rose Simpson brings a flower to a makeshift memorial outside the home belonging to the family of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson where two people were found dead in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2008. Hudson's 7-year-old nephew was still missing Saturday, a day after the shooting deaths of her mother and brother in their Chicago home. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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    Rose Simpson brings a flower to a makeshift memorial outside the home belonging to the family of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson where two people were found dead in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2008. Hudson's 7-year-old nephew was still missing Saturday, a day after the shooting deaths of her mother and brother in their Chicago home. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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    ** RETRANSMISSION FOR IMPROVED QUALITY ** Jeremy Walker, left, and Bobby Moore bring a stuffed animal to a makeshift memorial outside the home belonging to the family of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson where two people were found dead in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2008. Hudson's 7-year-old nephew was still missing Saturday, a day after the shooting deaths of her mother and brother in their home. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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    ** RETRANSMISSION FOR IMPROVED QUALITY ** Jeremy Walker, left, and Bobby Moore bring a stuffed animal to a makeshift memorial outside the home belonging to the family of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson where two people were found dead in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2008. Hudson's 7-year-old nephew was still missing Saturday, a day after the shooting deaths of her mother and brother in their home. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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    ** RETRANSMISSION FOR IMPROVED QUALITY ** Jeremy Walker, right, and Bobby Moore pray at a makeshift memorial outside the home belonging to the family of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson where two people were found dead in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2008. Hudson's 7-year-old nephew was still missing Saturday, a day after the shooting deaths of her mother and brother in their home. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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    ** RETRANSMISSION FOR IMPROVED QUALITY ** Jeremy Walker, right, and Bobby Moore pray at a makeshift memorial outside the home belonging to the family of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson where two people were found dead in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2008. Hudson's 7-year-old nephew was still missing Saturday, a day after the shooting deaths of her mother and brother in their home. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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    Jeremy Walker, left, and Bobby Moore bring a stuffed animal to a makeshift memorial outside the home belonging to the family of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson where two people were found dead in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2008. Hudson's 7-year-old nephew was still missing Saturday, a day after the shooting deaths of her mother and brother in their home. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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    Jeremy Walker, left, and Bobby Moore bring a stuffed animal to a makeshift memorial outside the home belonging to the family of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson where two people were found dead in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2008. Hudson's 7-year-old nephew was still missing Saturday, a day after the shooting deaths of her mother and brother in their home. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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    Jeremy Walker, right, and Bobby Moore pray at a makeshift memorial outside the home belonging to the family of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson where two people were found dead in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2008. Hudson's 7-year-old nephew was still missing Saturday, a day after the shooting deaths of her mother and brother in their home. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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    Jeremy Walker, right, and Bobby Moore pray at a makeshift memorial outside the home belonging to the family of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson where two people were found dead in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2008. Hudson's 7-year-old nephew was still missing Saturday, a day after the shooting deaths of her mother and brother in their home. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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Punchanella70

04:40 AMSep 21 2008

All I have to say is, Jennifer PLEASE GET A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT!! I think like some of the others have stated, ANYONE that wold go on that awful show with that embarrassing and disgraceful "New York" woman should be looked at VERY CLOSEL, not only be you but by your Mother and Grandmother!!Also, regarding the young man she was going with before she became famous, sometimes these relationships aren't able to deal with the new found fame of a person and can't grow or accept the new surroundings, people, lifestyle or financial independencre the fame brings their mate. The fame of their mate hasn't changed their MATE or the new found celebrity but the person WHO HAS CHANGED IS THEIR MATE WHO IS HAVING TO BE IN THE SHADOW OF THEIR MATE"S CELEBRITY.

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MissWanda101

05:02 PMSep 17 2008

Stop spewing so much hate and wish Jennifer the Best... what makes you know what's best for her or anyone else for that matter... Take care of your own lives and stay out of others peoples best... there absolutely nothing wrong with this brother who was obviously looking for love and may have found it with Jennifer.. go for it . Peace

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MissWanda101

04:59 PMSep 17 2008

It's sad to see that nobody believes in love today... Why is wrong with PUNK?He's an educated man, he's an attorney. Ok he was on the New York show did you ever think this brother is truly looking for love and possibly found it with Jennifer? You don't know what the hell happen to Jennifer old Beau he could have been dogging her out for all you know but you only think with you wallets and love doesn't have anything to do with it... I wish Jennifer the best.

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SBFTHICK48NJ

04:00 PMSep 17 2008

Sometimes the grass isn't always greener on the other side..should of stuck to the man you had when you was first starting on "American Idol "

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HisGrace03

03:04 PMSep 17 2008

He is a star leach. She shouldn' t marry. He wants to be in the in the limelight. He was so desperate for the spotlight he pursue that nasty ug-a-mug Tiffany NY Pollard. If that doesn't say crazy, what does???

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Goodnplenti54

10:55 AMSep 17 2008

Jennifer, DON'T DO IT!!!!!! He is surely an "Al Reynolds". Also, he is only about making money! He was interested and in love with slutty ass "New York". Give me a break. You should have stayed with your ex-boyfriend who you claimed to be so madley in love with BEFORE you started making a couple of dollars. That is your problem. You start making money and being in the spotlight and you dump the one who is really in love with you and who stood by your side when your ass was broke. Now you a star and you change your whole attitude. The stardom got to your head. You'll see. You're making a big mistake!!!

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DeeDeeLaud1

01:28 AMSep 17 2008

Never mind the previous comments, she should watch out becuz at one time he professed to loving Ditzy ole New York...ugh

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Rjhunmontana1

03:04 PMSep 16 2008

OK.... so like some other website referred to him as an "ex-lawyer"... wussup wit dat?Jennifer.... ultimately it's up to you... but u need to seriously rethink this one. I've never heard of or seen this guy before ... simply because I do not have the time to look at these shows.... but just from his pic here.... i'll say that he looks quite the suspect!

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Blackambition25

02:36 PMSep 16 2008

Is this girl for real??? Can't she see HE ain't the ONE, SMH! I do wish her luck though, she & he will NEED it!

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Tiffybsweetie

12:33 PMSep 16 2008

four words : DON'T DO IT GIRL!

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