David Otunga will be making his big screen debut in the anticipated thriller "The Call" next week. Starring alongside Morris Chesnut and Halle Berry, the lawyer turned reality star ("I Love New York") turned wrestler turned actor says acting and getting into Hollywood has always been his goal.
"Ever since I was young I had big dreams. I always wanted to get into Hollywood and really, into acting. Action movies was what I was always about," Otunga said in a recent interview, before admitting that he had to take his mother's advice first and obtain a college education.
"My mom told me you need to have a fall back career. She was like 'David, not everybody makes it in acting'. So I ended up going to school. I did really well at it and then I ended up at Harvard and was like wow, I can't turn that down so, I guess I should probably do this. So I went there, graduated and got a job at a top firm in Chicago and mom was so proud. I worked there for a year but it got to a point where I wanted more," Otunga shared with On radio.
In related news, David Otunga says plans are still in motion for him and Jennifer Hudson to get married.
"It's still coming up. We had somethings, personal, with the trial and all, that pushed it back, but it's still on track," said Otunga.
Happy in his relationship with Jennifer and being a father to his son, David Otunga Jr., he says he knows Jennifer Hudson really loves him because when they met, he was unemployed.
"How I really know she loves me is when she met me, I didn't have a job. I didn't have anything. I was this guy who was a lawyer, but I had left the firm and I was in between things. I wasn't with the WWE yet. I was just myself," he laughed.
"The Call" opens in theaters March 15.
David Otunga is a man of many talents. He’s an accomplished lawyer, former professional wrestler, and now actor. His debut role in the movie “The Call” has fans taking notice for all the right reasons. As if his career wasn’t impressive enough, he also found true love with Jennifer Hudson – and they got married! In this article we’ll be discussing David’s success in “The Call”, their relationship, and how he was able to snag one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
It seems like yesterday that we were first introduced to the talented David Otunga on our television screens as part of the WWE roster back in 2008. Fast forward twelve years later and he can add actor to his list of accomplishments thanks to his debut role in the movie “The Call”. Since its release last year, viewers have praised him for his performance and it looks like more roles will soon follow!
Perhaps even more impressive than his acting chops is his marriage to fellow celebrity Jennifer Hudson. They’ve been together since 2008 after meeting at a gym (how romantic!) and tied the knot four years later. While some couples struggle to make things work, David and Jennifer remain strong both personally and professionally; her music career continues to soar while she supports him every step of the way throughout his own journey with acting.
Overview Of David Otunga’s Career
David Otunga is an American television personality, professional wrestler, and actor. He first gained recognition for his appearances on the reality series I Love New York 2. From there, he went on to become a two-time WWE Tag Team Champion with John Cena as part of The Nexus faction.
Otunga has also made numerous guest appearances in films and TV shows such as Think Like A Man Too, Law & Order: SVU, and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? In 2013 he was cast as one of the lead roles in the film The Call alongside Halle Berry and Abigail Breslin. This marked Otunga’s debut into Hollywood movies.
He recently tied the knot with singer Jennifer Hudson in 2008. They have a son together named David Jr., who often appears on red carpets events with them. It’s clear that this celebrity couple enjoys spending time together both professionally and personally while raising their family together.
Acting Debut And Personal Life
David Otunga’s acting career took off in 2013 when he starred as Michael Foster in the thriller The Call alongside Halle Berry and Abigail Breslin. His performance was praised by critics, leading him to take on other roles over the years. In addition to his work on-screen, David is an avid supporter of philanthropic causes like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
In 2008, David married Jennifer Hudson after a brief courtship. Together they are raising their son, David Jr., who often accompanies them at red carpet events. They have been happily married for 12 years now and continue to support each other through both personal and professional endeavors. They even recently celebrated their anniversary with a romantic getaway vacation last year!
The couple has had plenty of success individually – but together they make one amazing team that shows no signs of slowing down any time soon.
Conclusion
In conclusion, David Otunga has had a successful career and personal life. His acting debut in “The Call” was the first of many roles for him as an actor. He is also happily married to Jennifer Hudson, whom he loves deeply. Through his work ethic and dedication, he’s been able to achieve success both professionally and personally that most people can only dream of.
David is an example of how hard work pays off. It started with putting himself through college and law school while working full time jobs at night. From there, it manifested into so much more including a television show on VH1 and now appearing in feature films like “The Call.” His story shows others that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
It’s safe to say that we’ll be seeing a lot more of David in the future. With all that he has accomplished already, I’m excited to see what else lies ahead for him!
