The 40-year-old singer – who shot to fame as a contestant on American Idol back in 2004 – was engaged to David Otunga for between 2008 and 2017 and five years after calling time on their relationship, the former WWE wrestler has listed the “one-of-a-kind bauble” for sale on IDoNowIDont.com.
Mara Opperman, co-founder of IDoNowIDont.com, told ET Online: “IDoNowIDont.com is selling Jennifer Hudson’s former engagement ring. Neil Lane was commissioned to design this one-of-a-kind bauble specifically for Hudson. The round brilliant beauty weighs almost 5 carats and is currently listed at $45,000.”
The five-carat ring – which was worn by the Dreamgirls actress when she accepted the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance from late superstar Whitney Houston and performed You Pulled Me Through at the ceremony back in 2009 – was listed in the VIP section of the resale website and is said to be in high demand.