Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson gave birth to a baby boy late Monday.
The 'Dreamgirls' star and fiancé David Otunga are the parents of a son named David Daniel Otunga, Jr.
The couple, who now resides in Florida, apparently did not know the sex of the baby prior to her birth.
Hudson's rep has yet to issue a statement to confirm the birth; however most media outlets wouldn't believe a thing her publicist had to say at this point.
Despite rumors of the former 'American Idol' star's pregnan
cy this past spring and photographs of an obvious baby bump being visible during her concert tour, publicist Lisa Kasteler consistently lied to the press and denied Hudson was with child.
Cori Murray of Essence magazine was the first media person to go on the record to break news about the pregnancy, only for Hudson's camp to deny the matter again.
Hudson, in her ninth month, appeared at the Michael Jackson memorial service and performed the song 'Will You Be There.'
The singer's Grammy-winning self-titled debut album is currently approaching platinum-selling status. The song 'Giving Myself' is the latest track being played at radio.
Her fiancé Otunga, who first appeared on the VH1 reality series 'I Love NY 2,' is working as a professional wrestler with Florida Championship Wrestling,
an official developmental territory of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
His wrestling alias is Dawson Alexander.
Read also: 'Ready To Rumble: David Otunga Makes Wrestling Debut.'
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Academy Award winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson visits MTV's "Sucker Free" at MTV Studios on September 29, 2008 in New York City..Jennifer Hudson Visits MTV's "Sucker Free" - September 29, 2008.MTV Studios.New York City, New York United States.September 29, 2008.Photo by George Napolitano/FilmMagic.com..To license this image (55909841), contact FilmMagic.com
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L-R) Producer Joe Pichirallo, director Gina Prince-Bythewood, Lauren Shuler-Donner, actors Dakota Fanning, Nate Parker, Jennifer Hudson, Tristan Wilds and Queen Latifah arrive at the LA premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California..Fox Searchlight Presents The LA Premiere Of "The Secret Life Of Bees".Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Todd Williamson/WireImage.com..To license this image (55901516), contact WireImage.com
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Actress Jennifer Hudson arrives at the LA premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California..Fox Searchlight Presents The LA Premiere Of "The Secret Life Of Bees".Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Todd Williamson/WireImage.com..To license this image (55900966), contact WireImage.com
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Actress Jennifer Hudson arrives at the LA premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California..Fox Searchlight Presents The LA Premiere Of "The Secret Life Of Bees".Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Todd Williamson/WireImage.com..To license this image (55900963), contact WireImage.com
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Actress Queen Latifah and Actress Jennifer Hudson arrive at the LA premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California..Fox Searchlight Presents The LA Premiere Of "The Secret Life Of Bees".Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Todd Williamson/WireImage.com..To license this image (55900845), contact WireImage.com
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Actors Jennifer Hudson and Nate Parker arrive at the premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.."The Secret Life Of Bees" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet.The Academy Of Motion Arts & Sciences.Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com..To license this image (55899727), contact WireImage.com
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Actresses Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson arrive at the premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.."The Secret Life Of Bees" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet.The Academy Of Motion Arts & Sciences.Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com..To license this image (55899707), contact WireImage.com
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Actress Jennifer Hudson arrives at the premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.."The Secret Life Of Bees" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet.The Academy Of Motion Arts & Sciences.Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com..To license this image (55899616), contact WireImage.com
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(L-R) Producer Joe Pichirallo, director Gina Prince-Bythewood, Lauren Shuler-Donner, actors Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Nate Parker and Queen Latifah arrive at the premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.."The Secret Life Of Bees" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet.The Academy Of Motion Arts & Sciences.Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com..To license this image (55899029), contact WireImage.com
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Actress Jennifer Hudson arrives at the premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.."The Secret Life Of Bees" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet.The Academy Of Motion Arts & Sciences.Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com..To license this image (55898998), contact WireImage.com
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By: sammy on 8/12/2009 6:31PM
"... star and fiancé ... are the parents of a son"
Another fine and upstanding role model.
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By: MZZTLOVE on 8/12/2009 10:53AM
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HAPPY NEW PARENTS, BUT I CAN'T HELP BUT BE REMINDED OF THAT DISASTEROUS I LOVE NEW YORK, AND TO THINK THIS GUY WAS GAY,.. SORRY FOR MY THINKING AND I KNOW THAT DOWNLOW MEN ARE VERY CAPABLE OF MAKING BABIES! BUT HEYYY TO EACH THEIR OWN.. AGAIN CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BABY.. I JUST HOPE NEW YORK DOESN'T START STALKING THEM..LOL
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By: ms24kblack on 8/12/2009 10:58AM
You don't say?! I thought I was the only one that saw the obvious gayness of this guy. I totally believe that he is, that is my opinion and I stand by it. Downlow men are on the rise, and you are correct to say they make babies, they marry, they regular lives on one hand, however on the other....
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By: Jade on 8/12/2009 12:22PM
I am really happy for Jennifer. However, I do believe that they have secretly wedded and do not want the media to make a mockery of their marriage as they do every other celebrities.
As for the comment on role model and marriage. Why do some of you believe that marriage is the cure for everything. Married people sleep around more often than single people (especially married men), married men have babies outside of marriage, married people seem to be more miserable than others (especially the women), married people have to introduce all types of new things into their sex life to keep the man from straying (ex. vibrators, porno, other women, ky jelly, apples, oranges, hot dogs). Marriage is not the cure for every relationship. Besides I have never met a married man that I could not screw, EVER. So keep telling yourself that marriage is what will fix a person, alot of us can see right through the fake happiness. I know I was married once, never again.
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By: Beth on 8/12/2009 7:11PM
Jade,
I don't believe you've ever been married for a second...men don't marry your type. sorry.
And there are plenty of married men you can't have (my husband is one and there are others) -- they just don't hang where you hang.
You lay down with dogs, you get up with fleas. Try taking a bath.
The truth hurts, but maybe it will help you.
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By: kj on 8/12/2009 9:16PM
Well it is funny how last year or so he was all in love with New York and then they date. How about getting married? I just don't get it. If you can have a child together why not get married you are link together for 18 years anyway. I was wondering how he was getting his money.
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By: kj on 8/12/2009 9:16PM
MZZlove he could still be...just because they marry and have kids doesn't mean they are not gay..but, I never thought that. For me he is man that really takes care of himself like all men should be. They should be comfortable wearing pink ,yellow, etc, pedicures, medicures nothing liek a man with nice feet lol...eyebrows waxed..
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By: jewell on 8/12/2009 9:49PM
Congrats to the new parents but its sure funny how you have a baby after denying you were even pregnant LMAO GOOD LUCK
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By: KIMM on 8/12/2009 11:45PM
I ALSO THOUGHT HE WAS GUY. I DO BELIEVE HE IS ON THE DOWN LOW, BUT TIME WILL TELL. I HOPE FOR JENNIFER SAKE HE IS STRAIGHT. NEXT TIME I HOPE SHE DONT DENIED BEING PREG. SHE SHOULD BE PROUD OF THAT. WHAT NOW, ARE SHE GOING TO DENY HER BABY ALSO. JHUD, YOU MISSED OUT ON THE BEAUTY OF BEING PREG, BY DENING IT. THAT IS SOMETHING TO CHERISH AND YOU MISSED OUT. JUST BE YOU, YOU DONT HAVE TO TRY TO IMPRESS ANYONE BUT GOD, AND HE ACCEPTS US WHEN WE DONT EVEN ACCEPT OURSELVES. THERE ARE A LOT OF UNMARRIED MOTHERS, BUT NOT TOO MANY WILL DENY SOMETHING AS PRECIOUS AS THEIR CHILD. IT IS WHAT IT IS.
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By: trainwithrt on 8/13/2009 8:35AM
Another sorry example of a sister having a baby out of wedlock. Another sorry example of black America. She is an example for millions of young black women who look up to her. So much for role models. That's the problem with many black women, they can't keep their legs closed until marriage. Then again that's the role of many American women. Back in the day they had a name for people like J. Hudson
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