“American Idol” season 3 finalist Jennifer Hudson couldn’t hold back her emotions after receiving one of the most heartwarming gifts this holiday season. The Oscar-winning singer and “Dreamgirls” actress was moved to tears after her 16-year-old son, David Jr.—whom she shares with ex David Otunga—surprised her by recording his own cover of one of her songs.
David Jr. Showcases His Talent in a Special Way
“I didn’t want to sing with you because I had made you something,” David told his mom in a video posted on her Instagram on December 26. “I’m gonna just let the video play.”
In the following clip, Hudson burst into tears the moment she heard David’s voice in his rendition of “Find the Love,” taken from her 2024 holiday album “The Gift of Love.” Hudson’s family and friends were gathered behind her in the video, including her boyfriend Common, who was also moved by her son’s gift, nodding along with a big grin on his face.
Hudson put her hand to her heart and wiped the tears from her eyes as she listened, looking like a proud mom. David joined her on the couch, and they wrapped their arms around each other in a touching family moment.
At the end of the video, Hudson said, “y’all done outdid yourselves now,” as she dabbed her eyes with tissues. “Wow. I don’t know what to tell you. Thank you,” she said, at a loss for words as David sat beside her, also emotional and fanning his eyes.
This moment touched Hudson’s friends and fans on Instagram as well.
“omg i’m crying 😢🥹❤️” wrote fellow actress and singer Halle Bailey.
“Now I’m over here crying! And this is my favorite song off your Christmas album!! Baby boy better SANG!!!❤️” wrote Emmy-nominated actress Yvette Nicole Brown.
Actress and singer Loretta Devine wrote, “Oh Jen this is beautiful. What a moment , the tune sticks in your head and heart . We gonna find the love, is a hit. The world needs it. 🙏 Thank you. Loretta.”
Taraji P. Henson, Academy Award-nominated actress and producer, wrote, “So sweet ❤️❤️❤️”
David Jr. and His Mom Have Sang Together Before
This wasn’t the first time David showcased just how talented he was. Last month, the mother-son pair recorded a duet of Daniel Caesar and H.E.R.’s 2017 single “Best Part.”
“That’s gonna be a meme or something,” David joked as his mom playfully sang the R&B ballad. “You know you can’t do too loud!”
“The best part of singing is singing with my son. He said mama let’s record one of my fav songs together,” wrote Hudson in the caption of her November 15 Instagram post.
