Jennifer Hudson Takes Basketball to the Face at Knicks Game
The Warriors may have taken down the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, but Jennifer Hudson took an even bigger hit — literally. On Tuesday, March 4, the 43-year-old Dreamgirls star was sitting courtside with boyfriend, Common, when Knicks guard Miles McBride lost control of the ball in the second quarter. The pass deflected straight into […]


The Warriors may have taken down the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, but Jennifer Hudson took an even bigger hit — literally.
On Tuesday, March 4, the 43-year-old Dreamgirls star was sitting courtside with boyfriend, Common, when Knicks guard Miles McBride lost control of the ball in the second quarter. The pass deflected straight into Hudson’s face, knocking her glasses sideways.
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“Protect Jennifer Hudson! Protect Jennifer Hudson!” sports announcer Ian Eagle shouted during the live TNT broadcast, just as McBride, 24, ran over to check on her.
Hudson, looking stunned, quickly adjusted her glasses while the 52-year-old “Wise Up” rapper put his arm around her. “Oh no, not the glasses,” analyst Greg Anthony added. “Those look real expensive, too, partner.”