People has reported that Jennifer Hudson has split from her fiance of 10 years David Otunga.
According to her rep, the former couple ‘have been in the process of ending their relationship for a number of months.’
The statement concluded with ‘Today, Jennifer requested and received a protective order against her ex-fiancé. Jennifer’s actions are solely taken in the best interest of their son.’
Hudson and her now ex share eight-year-old David Daniel Otunga Jr.
Following Hudson’s statement, Otunga, who used to be a professional wrestler then came out with a statement of his own.
In a lengthy release to TMZ, Otunga’s attorney Tracy Rizzo told the outlet that Jennifer requested the order of protection because she fears losing access to her son.
‘David Otunga has been trying to negotiate the terms of an amicable parenting agreement with Ms. Hudson for several weeks now. However, when it became apparent to Ms. Hudson that Mr. Otunga would be the parent granted residential care of the child, as a result of Mr. Otunga being the child’s primary caregiver while Ms. Hudson pursues her career all over the world, Ms. Hudson decided to file a meritless Petition for Order of Protection in an effort to gain an unfair advantage in the custody dispute.’
Indeed, Hudson has continued to work quite consistently and will next appear in the crime drama Monster, which is now is post production. She also has a recurring role on The Voice.
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Things then got somewhat ugly, with Rizzo adding that Jennifer’s real motives for requesting the order of protection were petty in nature.
‘As a result of Mr. Otunga’s career in the WWE, Ms. Hudson felt that she could give an award winning performance in court to portray herself as the victim. Mr. Otunga has never abused or harassed Ms. Hudson or their son.’
Hudson and Otunga got engaged in 2008, after a little less than a year of dating.
