All about David Otunga Jr – Jennifer Hudson’s only child

Who is David Otunga Jr?

David Otunga Jr is the first and only child of American actress and singer Jennifer Hudson. He was named after his father David Otunga.

David Otunga Jr’s full name is David Daniel Otunga Jr. He was born on August 10, 2009, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He is 13 years old as of July 2023.

David Otunga Jr’s parents

David Otunga Jr was born to his parents Jennifer Hudson (mother) and David Otunga (father). His mother is an American singer and actress while his father is an American actor and former professional wrestler in the WWE. His parents first met on the VH1 reality show “I Love New York 2” through a mutual friend. Seven months after their meeting, they got engaged on Jennifer’s 27th birthday in 2008 but never got married.

They called off their relationship in November 2017 after being together for nine years. According to reports, Jennifer Hudson filed a restraining order against her ex-partner after he started becoming violent towards her over cheating allegations.

According to reports, Jennifer Hudson and her ex David Otunga are in a good place now and happily co-parenting their son.

David Otunga Jr’s parents.

David Otunga Jr’s siblings

David Otunga Jr is the only child of his parents – Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga. According to reports, Jennifer Hudson gave birth to David less than one year after tragedy struck her family when her mother, brother, and nephew were killed in cold blood in October 2008.

In an interview with Glamour in 2015, Jennifer Hudson opened up about becoming a mom shortly after her family’s tragedy.

She said:

I went from being an aunt, having a mom, and being a child to not having a mom, becoming a mom, and raising my own child. I tell David all the time, ‘You saved my life.’

David Otunga Jr’s education

David Otunga Jr graduated from middle school in June 2023 and is set to begin high school next.

David Otunga’s wiki profile

Full nameDavid Daniel Otunga Jr
Date of birthAugust 10, 2009
Age13 years old
Place of birthLos Angeles, California, United States
Nationality American
EducationN/A
ParentsJennifer Hudson (mother)
David Otunga (father)
SiblingsN/A
HeightN/A
Instagram N/A
David Otunga Jr with his parents in 2023 during his middle school graduation ceremony.

David Otunga Jr’s career

Jennifer Hudson keeps the personal details of her son out of the spotlight. Therefore, there is hardly any information about him online. However, David Otunga Jr made his first red carpet appearance with his mom at the annual Kids’ Choice Awards in March 2015, held at The Forum in Los Angeles, California, United States.

He made his second red carpet appearance with his mom once again at the premiere of her movie “Sing” in December 2016 in Los Angeles, California, United States. A few days later, he stepped out with both of his parents to the 2016 March of Dimes Celebration of Babies at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel, making it their last public outing as a family before Hudson and David’s father broke up.

The family united again in June 2023 to celebrate David Jr’s graduation from middle school.

David Otunga Jr’s net worth

As of the time of writing, David Otunga Jr’s net worth is not known. The 13-year-old boy is still under the care of his parents and his individual earnings (if any) are not disclosed.

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