Jennifer Hudson’s recent date at a New York Knicks game took an unexpected turn. Seated alongside her partner, Common, in the front row, the singer was caught off guard after getting hit by a basketball during the game. The incident has drawn significant attention on social media, with many worried about Hudson.
Here is everything to know about the incident.
What happened to Jennifer Hudson during Knicks game?
Jennifer Hudson’s night out at the Knicks game took an unexpected turn when a basketball hit her while she was sitting courtside. The singer and actress was watching the game with her partner, Common, on March 4, when Knicks player Miles McBride seemingly lost control of the ball during a fast-paced match against the Golden State Warriors.
The moment, captured on live television, showed Hudson looking startled as she adjusted her glasses, which had been knocked askew. McBride and Common immediately checked on her, making sure she was okay. The commentators reacted to the scene, with one jokingly saying, “Protect Jennifer Hudson!” Meanwhile, another quipped, “Oh no, not the glasses! Those look real expensive, too.” Common was seen putting his arm around Hudson to check if she was okay while McBride also approached. A replay of the incident was later shown, with commentators jokingly analyzing whether Common had successfully protected Hudson from the ball.
Despite the chaos, Hudson and Common continued enjoying the game. The couple, who confirmed their relationship in early 2024 after years of speculation, have made several public appearances together. Their relationship first sparked interest in 2022 when the duo worked together on a film titled Breathe.
Following the game, fans shared their reactions to the moment on social media, with many expressing concern for Hudson. One user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Poor girl hope she’s ok,” while another commented, “[Protect her] At all costs! That’s the world’s youngest female EGOT winner in history!”
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
