Date night at a Knicks game sounds pretty glamorous right? Well Jennifer Hudson and her partner Common found out it can also be a little...unexpected . The EGOT winner and her rapper beau were living it up courtside at Madison Square Garden but things took a hilarious turn thanks to a rogue basketball.
Basketball to the Face? Jennifer Hudson Has a Real "Highlight Reel" Moment at Knicks vs. Warriors Game
Picture this: Knicks are battling the Golden State Warriors game is intense and suddenly BAM! Knicks player Miles McBride goes diving for a loose ball right in front of Jennifer and Common. Things got a little too close for comfort when McBride lost control and sent the ball flying straight towards Jennifer's face!
Cameras caught the whole thing live and let's just say it was a moment. Sports commentators watching the action instantly went into "protect Jennifer Hudson " mode. You can see McBride looking genuinely concerned checking on Jennifer while Common jumps into action too.
Poor Jennifer! Her glasses got totally knocked askew hanging off her ears all bent out of shape. Commentators were even worried about her "expensive-looking" frames. It was a chaotic funny and slightly ouch-inducing moment all at once.
Common to the Rescue (Sort Of): Did He Actually Protect Jennifer Hudson From the Basketball?
Of course everyone was watching Common's reaction. Was he the ultimate protector boyfriend? Well the commentators had some fun with that too. They replayed the clip to see if Common really "protected" Jennifer.
Turns out while Common definitely tried to help in the replay it looks like he might have accidentally swiped Jennifer in the face himself while trying to deflect the ball! Oops! One commentator joked "Let me see what Common did. Did he protect her? No no he didn’t" while his co-host admitted Common "tried". Hey effort counts right?
Despite the minor face-ball incident Jennifer seemed to be okay. She might have been a little flustered adjusting her bent glasses but she was laughing it off soon after. No major injuries reported just a slightly shaken but still fabulous Jennifer Hudson.
Courtside Couple Goals (and Hazards): Jennifer Hudson and Common's Knicks Date Nights
Jennifer and Common have become quite the courtside regulars at Knicks game s. They went public with their relationship in January 2024 after sparking dating rumors back in 2022 when they worked on a movie together called "Breathe."
They clearly enjoy hitting up games together. Jennifer even joked about their shared musicality on Seth Meyers' show mentioning how they collaborated on her holiday album. She called Common a "musical genius" even if he is a "bit bossy" sometimes. They seem like a fun and supportive couple whether they are making music or dodging basketballs at MSG.
Celebs and Courtside Chaos: Jennifer Hudson Joins the Club of Near-Misses at MSG
Jennifer is not the first celeb to have a slightly wild moment sitting courtside at a Knicks game. Remember Anne Hathaway? She almost got taken out by player OG Anunoby back in November! It seems like those courtside seats come with a little bit of unexpected action sometimes. Maybe it's part of the fun?
It's all part of the courtside experience right? You get to see the game up close and personal maybe a little too personal sometimes. At least Jennifer Hudson's basketball-to-the-face moment made for some great TV and funny stories.
Key Moments from Jennifer Hudson's Courtside Adventure:
- The Ball Strike: Miles McBride's loose ball veers directly for Jennifer Hudson's face during the Knicks game.
- Commentator Reactions: Sportscasters immediately yell "Protect Jennifer Hudson!" live on air.
- Bent Glasses Drama: Jennifer's glasses are knocked askew and appear bent prompting concern from commentators.
- Common's "Protection": Replays show Common attempting to block the ball but possibly hitting Jennifer in the process.
- Hudson's Good Humor: Despite the incident Jennifer seems unfazed and laughs it off proving she is a good sport.