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

The rapper also presented Hudson with gifts during their interview, including jewelry and a blanket with the title of her upcoming holiday album, “The Gift of Love.” According to Hudson, Common helped her name the album.

Hudson later gushed about Common, calling him a “very special man” who “radiates positivity and embodies it in everything that he does,” and presented him with a “joyful spirit award.” After handing Common the award, the two shared a kiss, prompting cheers in the studio.

When you hear his name, Common, you think of a storyteller, a poet, an artist who speaks truth to power,” she said. “But when I think of this man, Rashid, I think of your heart, your faith, and what I love most about him: He is a praying man.

He is a man of his word. He is like nobody I have ever seen in my life. Talk about choosing joy. You are joy. You are my joy, and you are light.”

Following months of rumors that they were an item, Common appeared on Hudson’s daytime talk show in January, where she playfully asked him, “Are you dating anyone?” He not-so-subtly confirmed he and Hudson were together by telling viewers that his girlfriend has an EGOT, won “an Oscar on her first movie,” and has “her own talk show.”

I’m in a relationship (with) one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met in life,” he said, adding, “This relationship is a happy place for me.”

Hudson said at the time she was “dating as well” and is “very happy.” Speaking about the relationship briefly with People magazine in June, she shared, “Everything is wonderful. That’s all you need to know.”