: MediaTakeOut.com has learned that Jennifer Hudson may be getting engaged shortly. OK! Magazine is reporting that Jennifer's longtime boyfriend James Payton is "preparing to propose." According to the magazine, James, who works as a janitor, is waiting to "catch the right romantic moments with her."
And that's not all. The magazine is claiming that Jennifer may have anticipated the special moment because she has reportedly been "consulting" with jewelry designers to create the "perfect engagement ring."
An unnamed source tells OK! Magazine that Jennifer "Wants it to be something special and very personal ... [her] style is elegant and classy. She's not interested in having a huge rock. She wants it to be tasteful."
BWAHAHA. She needs to slow it down. If he's proposing he's prolly trying to lock her in so that she does't stray off now that her ship's come in -so to speak.
She's going to have to make a choice, wifey or hollywood career. With the hollywood career he's prolly going to try to tell her what roles she can take (as in no nude scenes, no love scenes etc.).
I forsee a lot of fighting (verbal) on the way.
kudos! and to itaintizbnme, or however you spell it, they probably was waiting to get married until both or one of them get a better job, there is nothing wrong with that, if he been with her for seven years, he isn't going anywhere anytime soon, and for him to stick with her through all this is amazing... kudos to them!!!
See, no matter what job a brother has, there are some GOOD ones still left. He just has to be on the same page with you spiritually and morally.
This man has dated JH for several years so he was probably waiting until they could get to a point where she had a career. She'd been traveling all over for jobs, even on a cruise ship.
She should allow him to live in this lifestyle for a while before marrying though. Some people love you but can't deal with "Hollywood" and it's shallowness. Plus JH is in demand and will never be home.
I feel you Itaintezbnme. I don't know about this one. He needs to Upgrade himself first, what is he bringing to the table? And why is he trying to marry her now, instead of 3 years ago? This reminds me of when J-lo first blew up and married that waiter. Their joint only lasted 2 years, not because of lack of love but because they didn't meet each other on the SAME financial plane before they got married. She better hold out and turn him into a Stedman, before she sets her self up for giving him half her assets in 4 years.
focus you took the words right out of my mouth! I mean so what he is a janitor, he gotta get it how he live, i rather take a janitor who will come home to me every night and respect me to the fullest, and make me feel like a queen,than a billionaire I can only see once in a while and who carelessly sleeps around on me...
I just hope Hollywood doesn't ruin them, but honestly look at some couples who have made it through, Will and Jada, Denzel and Paula, etc. trust me its possible, it all depends on the couple, and I truly think that Jhud got this one on lock...
You know what when i seen this post i knew it was going to be some people in here that couldnt just be happy for this women. They have been together all this time bu what yall cant seem to get through yall hater shield is that they are not that old they have been together since high school and whose to say that he didnt wanna wait until they got more established before they hot married... i mean instead of being happy for her ya'll come in here with all this negativity. whats wrong with him being a janitor so what that dont make him a bad person. hell i rather marry a man with a 9-5 then a star anysay cause all you put up with is sh*t like this when people feel they have the right to judge you.... Congrat Jenn and I wish ya'll nothing but happiness.
Okay, don't want to bring a dark cloud to this truly joyous occasion or anything but, i dont think she should rush into anything. I'm quite sure she isn't even used to her newfound fame and fortune and if she isn't, i know James isn't. Kind of strange that he wants to marry her now that she is in demand and has the golden globe, oscar and numerous other awards. I'm not saying he doesn't love her, i think he does and vice versa. You can tellhey have some deep [EXPLETIVE] going on twhen you listen to her speak of him but money changes people and its not always for the better. Give it time. Just because you can afford the weding now, doesn't mean you should be married. JMO!
CONGRATS..TO MS HUDSON...
AS FOR MTO UNNAMED SOURCE..WE ALL KNOW THE DEAL ON THAT SHYT.
I DO NOT THINK IT MATTERS WHAT HE DOES FOR A LIVING, THEY HAD BEEN TOGETHER FOR SOME YEARS..MAYBE THEY WANTED TO WAIT UNTIL THEY WERE FINANICALLY STABLE, AND SHE JUST HAPPEN TO BE THE ONE WHO GOT THERE FIRST.
HELL EVERYDAY PEOPLE CHANGES WHEN THEY GET MARRY...
itaintezbnme person: you act like it is easy to start your own company, or to acheive higher than what you are, sometimes, people have to work with what they have and know. Also maybe he was content with his job, I mean seriously having a million dollars don't make anyone happy or more successful. Success is not measured by the dollar amount in your account, but what you did with your life. You don't know what this man do for his community, etc. I mean seriously none of us know them, so how can you come up with these judgements about him, and whoose to say, now she has some money she can help him do what he always wanted to do, but was limited by his resources. And how you know this man is trying to come up cuz she famous now? making you famous does not make you rich for one, and for two you are starting to sound very ignorant...no disrespect...and I'm not calling you a hater or anything, its just sad that people always think the glass is half empty instead of half full, in other words, all thinking the worst, and that won't get you anywhere but worse off...
Jhud seems intelligent to know what she is doing, and like others stated, they have been together for a long time, and I'm quite sure she knows him by now...
also, some people are very content with what they do and aren't materialistic like others. Some people are content with their 9-5, and working so they can feed and take care of their loved ones, them not wanting more out of life does not make them less of a person, or unsuccessful. Some people prefer stability and there is nothing wrong with that...
and to just let you know, I will never choose a million dollars over what I truly desire... money is the root of all evil and dating someone cuz they are rich will lead to nothing but depression... my ex makes six figures as an electrical engineer, and he wants me back so bad, but no amount money can make me take him back because I know my woman's worth, and he definitely did not... so right now I'm content with my post office worker...
and I'm not saying all rich people are asses and people should tak the 9-5 guy over the rich one, I'm only saying choose what your heart desire, not for phyisical possessions...
I think everyone in here is making some valid points, and I speak from experience. I'm happy for them, as I already said. But they do need to realize that getting married has to be for the right reasons--if it's not it definitely won't work out. Also, money is the number one cause of marital strife and divorce. They do need a good prenup and strong money management rules for the marriage. Also, both of them especially James since he's perceived as the lower status partner in this relationship need to be happy with themselves and their career before getting married, then keep it that way; keep being independent while working together. They need to put their marriage first and somehow find a way not to be apart too much so neither will stray. I could go on and on, but marriage is not easy and when you have these kind of financial issues and different careers along with living in a fish bowl that makes it all much more difficult. I hope they keep God first and get a lot of help and really know what they are getting themselves into so their marriage will have a chance. God bless Jen and James; you do need every blessing you can get. They are in for a challenge--let's be real because every marriage is a challenge and this one has more issues than most going in--but you can do it if you stay together and keep God's principles for marriage first!! God bless you and folks I'm not mad at ya for keepin it real
I don't think he's in it for her $$, cause if thats the case he would have been quit his job and follow her around the country. Maybe the time just wasn't right for him to marry her.Just cause you are with someone for a long time does not neccesarily mean you should just jump up & get married.
Like most divorce couples fight about money & bills.If she was working at BK & he doing his janitorial thing they probably couldn't afford a wedding.If I ever became famous I'll stick with the dude that has been by my side before all the fame.Do ya thang Jen hope everything work out for ya.
I'll believe it when it happens, all this is ALLEGED. Jennifer is way to young and is just at the start of an amazing career to be considering getting married at this point in her life. I hope her advisors and her family are telling her to cool her heels. I know some of you might not agree, but I am a woman of a certain age who got married young and I know what I am talking about. Jennifer needs to enjoy her success and her new lifestyle and enjoy being 25 years old. Her and her boyfriend can still be together but I think marriage right now will be a disaster for her, he of course has nothing to loose and everything to gain by getting married to her now. Mark my words this will not happen anytime soon......
BEW-T... WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIM BEING A JANITOR?
AT LEAST HE HAS BEEN HOLDING DOWN A JOB..WOULD IT BE BETTER IF HE WAS A DRUG DEALER OR SHOULD SHE LOOK FOR SOMEONE NEW BECAUSE SHE IS MAKING MONEY?
SHE STATED THAT FROM THE BEGINNING WHEN SHE WAS ON AI.
IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT A PERSON DO FOR A LIVING AS LONG AS THEY LOVE EACH OTHER. AND IT IS PROOF THAT THEY LOVE EACH OTHER.
HELL WHEN ME AND MY HUSBAND MET..WE WERE BOTH TWO BROKE AZZ COLLEGE STUDENTS, TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHERE WE WERE GOING TO EAT EACH DAY. NOW WE ARE BOTH SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PEOPLE.
Money isn't even a factor in my mind, I understand she has been with him for a while but I must agree with "sweetc" Jennifer has just began to ride the waves of success and how she feels today she might not feel tomorrow. Success changes people often for the better but sometimes not. Jennifer is a young woman with so many opportunities ahead of her. Marriage takes a lot of work, time and energy. Even marriages that are not played out in the limelight have challenges and she should not have to worry about that right now. I wish her luck in what ever she decides and she better not PAY for her own damn ring like Brittney did!!!!
why can't she pay for her own ring? what is wrong with a woman wanting to finance her wedding, or proposing to a man? because society tell us its a man's job, doesn't make it the "right way" to do things. If she is content with buying her ring, so be it, to each its own, but people can't compare brit and kfed with them, that is totally different... (not saying you did blackbeauty)...
congrats to them both! they've been together for a long long time in a stable relationship.what should she do dump him because he's a janitor.he may not always stay a janitor.and there are plenty of hollywood couples that are married to people not in the limelight.these are the ones that do last the longest.why not marry someone you love and respect.sure everyone likes money-but should u dump a good guy for millionaire just because u may have the chance to? no-you shouldn't.look- in the end,when the camera's off,public's not around,it's just you and that person.that's when the real life happens.he seems like a good guy,and we're always sayin' they are hard to come by right? again,plenty of stars are married to people who are not famous or rich,and they're doin' just fine.they in fact do better than the star to star relationships.jen's man doesn't need to be "upgraded".to her is already upgraded as a human being.
"strongblackwoman" I was riding with you until you said what is wrong with a womn paying for her own engagement ring and proposing to a man!!! I try to be liberated God knows I do, but there are just some things I am completely old fashioned about. When my husband proposed to me and gave me my ring it was one of the happiest moments in my life next to having my child. The ring to me was what he wanted for me, what he thought was beautiful for his future wife and that made it even more special. All this ring shopping and picking out your ring is so very unromantic to me. Jennifer should let her husband to be pick out her ring, believe me most men want to do that for their future wives, at least all the men that I know that are married and getting married felt that way. That's all, I'm done.....
HOW DO WE KNOW THAT THIS MAN HAS NOT SAVED UP MONEY FOR THE RING AND LETTING HER CHOSE WHAT TYPE OF RING SHE WANTS. AND IF YOU READ WHAT IS STATED..SHE IS NOT LOOKING FOR A BIG ROCK. MOST FEMALES PICKS OUT SEVERAL RINGS AND THEN LET THEIR MAN CHOSE THE ONE THAT HE FELT THEY WOULD LIKE THE BEST. GIVE THE GIRL A BREAK, IF SHE WOULD HAVE DROP HIM. PEOPLE WOULD BE CALLING HER ALL KIND OF NAMES AND SAYING THAT SINCE SHE WON THE OSCAR SHE IS ACTING LIKE A DIVA. WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON AND CAN NOT GO ON 2 LINES THAT MTO PRINTED. AND SHE HAS UPGRADED...BOTH OF THEIR LIVES. WHEN SHE WAS A NOBODY, THIS MAN LOVED HER UNCONDITIONALLY WITH THE WEIGHT AND LOW WAGES JOBS.
Jennifer Hudson is my age and I have been with my high school sweetheart almost 8 years now. We plan to get married after 25. She 25 years old no matter how long you have been with someone marriage should not be taken litely. If I or my boyfriend became famous tomorrow and people feel we are only together because one is rich is a bunch of crap. It is called through THICK AND THIN. When they say their vows they will mean for richer or poorer.
What are you taking about bing2kd. Maintenance Engineering is no were near a janitor Maintenance Engineers maintain an install all kinds of high tech equipment. They perform all kinds of technical and engineering projects plus they train and supervise mechanics, electricians and plumbers. My uncle and grandfather are both retired Maintenance Engineers and the made well over six figures. You need a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industry technology, engineering tech, electrical engineering, civil engineering, agriculture engineering or any related field. I am quite sure you don't need a degree to be a janitor.
Jennifer and this man have been together for a very long time. She has made it very clear from the beginning how much she loves him. It does not matter what he does for a living as long as he has a respectable job and can take care of himself and her. At least their relationship is not built on some “pretentious Hollywood lie”. I personally don’t believe in prenups. A prenup is a contract that clearly states that you are planning for a divorce before you even get married. If you feel you have to have a contract, you are most likely marrying the wrong person. I am happy for Jennifer and her future husband. He was with her before her fame and that’s a good thing!!
THANK YOU LADYKAI: JHUD STATED IN HER INTERVIEW: WHY SHOULD SHE LEAVE HIM FOR SOMEONE NEW. WHEN HE HAS KNOWN HER SINCE THE 7TH GRADE AND THAT A NEW MAN WILL NOT KNOW THE REAL JHUD. AND LET ME CORRECT MYSELF FROM THE LAST POST..WHEN SHE WAS ASKED ABOUT MARRIAGE SHE TALKED LIKE SHE IS HOPING HE WILL PROPOSE TO HER.
i don't blame that janitor boy. He better lock her down before all that fame goes to her head. I wondered why he hasn't proposed to her yet. They say when a women has been in a relationship with a man for more than three years and the guy has not propose to you then he is just keeping you around until something better comes alone.
I AM WILLING TO BET MY LIFE ON THIS: THAT 90% OF YOU THAT IS COMPLAINING ABOUT HIM BEING A JANITOR, EITHER DO NOT HAVE A MAN,HE DOES NOT WORK, OR MAKING MININUM WAGE OR ON A SIMILIAR JOB. I CAN ASSURE YOU NONE OF THEM MAKE A SIX FIGURE PAYCHECK. JUST BY YOUR COMMENT IGNORANCE STANDS OUT. HOW CAN YOU PUT A PRICE ON LOVE? WHY SHOULD SHE LEAVE SOMEONE THAT SHE HAVE BEEN ENJOYING LIFE WITH BEFORE THE FAME? DO ANY OF YOU FEMALES COMPLAIN WHEN THE NBA, NFL, MUSIC INDUSTRY MALES GET THESE WIFE THAT HAS NEVER WORKED A DAY IN THEIR LIFE? HELL NO. AND IF MONEY IS WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY..YOU CAN BELIEVE THAT YOUR ASS WILL BE LONELY FOR A LONG TIME.
HE'S GONNA PUT IN HIS PART FOR THE RING, SHE GONNA ADD WHATEVER IT TAKES FOR HER TO SHOW IT TO THE WORLD....HE BETTER HURRY AND LOCK HER DOWN...BEFORE SHE RUNS INTO SOMEONE WITH JUST AS MUCH OR MORE INCOME THEN SHE MAKES THAT CAN SWEEP HER OFF HER FEET....NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING A K-FED...HE'LL GET MORE MONEY THAN ANY JANITOR JOB CAN PAY
Good for them. they've been together for quite awhile and they know each other. this is not a Britney-K-Fed union. Jennifer knows this man. Janitor or whatever, if he's a hard working man that loves and respects her that's what's important. A degree or a title doesn't guarantee you anything. Wish them happiness and peace in all they do.
I smell fish....why all of a sudden now that she's a big star he's wanting to propose but nothing has made him want to do it in 7 long years????? I know it's in the back of her mind "if I hadn't blew up would he be proposing or would we be going another 7 years".
In all this time I know he could have bettered his financial situation so he could have something to bring to the table. I don't see it lasting if they marry.
brown skin what the hell you talking about? can you read? I never stated get advice from a blog site, a person on here had some good advice that made sense I just stated they should be their counselors....
So are you saying people on here that blog should not be taken serious? Well if that is what you are suggesting then that's stupid because we are human to, and if you have something to say that makes alot of sense, like some people on here do, I will listen, that is why alot of websites are having these comments area because we should have a voice, whether its gossip or politics... so please read things clearly before stating something you obviously have no clue about...
oh okay I get it, you are mad because I said you don't have a man, LOl, I love reading people comments, and I don't read on here to get advice, I just like to debate and see what people thoughts are on a particular topic, what is wrong with that? I thought that is what these websites ar for? it sounds to me someone can't read further than a paragraph and don't like to read long comments, lol, its okay if you need us to shorten it we will, LOl, as you can see I'm still laughing msbrownskin...
CONGRATS to JHUD and Her Maintenance Engineer, not janitor peopled! Muah!!!
Now, I wanted to wait to see if anyone was gonna mention it but I guess I will. This is for all the doubters and the haters..If anyone saw the Lifetime 25 Interview they had with JHud, she was asked about marriage and what she thought and IF fhe ever wanted too. Her response: "I don't want to get married until I'm 30." I know b/c that's when I want to get married and I thought that was interesting that we shared the same age views. So, she maybe getting engaged now but best believe its going to be a long engagement...
CONGRATS GIRL!! He's been there through thick/thin the good/bad. N everyones not into dating for a few and jumping the broom so u know what ur getting into. N knowing u being so humble ur not going to let HOLLYwood get to ur head. U have such a great future ahead of u keep it up. N shake them hatas off. make our peeps proud. :)
Black Love is beautiful. It's good to marry someone that was there from the beginning of your career and the 2 of u grow 2gether.But....U have to be smart about it.It is in her best interest to get pre-nup. When relationships are good, it 's the best thing in the world..But IF it goes bad..it would get really ugly fast. He could get alot of money from her simply because he was there from the start. I'll be damned if I give anybody half of what I worked hard for and they are not my children or my parents!!!
