Jennifer Hudson had twice the reason to celebrate this past Mother’s Day.
The award-winning singer, actress, and host of The Jennifer Hudson Show spent the day with her son, David Otunga jr., as well as her assistant and long-time friend, Walter Williams.
“Yesterday was a double celebration here at JHud Productions!” she shared on Instagram. “It was such a beautiful day celebrating Mother’s Day and Walter’s birthday! I hope your day was filled with love as you celebrated your mothers!!!”
Over the years, Jennifer has spoken candidly about raising her son and the values she hopes to instill as he grows into a young man.
In a 2023 cover story for Real Simple, she reflected on parenting as a Black mother in America.
“My son goes to a predominantly white school, and he has giant hair, a whole afro,” she said. “He loves to walk in there with the big old ’fro and the pick in his hair. And I’m like, ‘Do you realize the statement you’re making? Know that just wearing your hair like that is a statement alone.’
She added, “Being a mom of a Black son, you have to make him conscious of and aware of certain things — who he is within the world,” she said. “And there’s so many layers he has to learn! But he’s at an age where he can fully understand it. And he’s so evolved beyond what I could ever imagine.”
Jennifer also shared what she considers her parenting non-negotiables. “For Little David, my biggest thing is getting his priorities in order,” she said. “Knowing education comes first, clean your room, and help take care of home. Learn how to help out and contribute. Those are things that he is learning.”
Hudson shares her only son with her ex-fiancé, former WWE star, David Otunga.
