Being courtside at a basketball game might not be as glamorous as expected - just ask Jennifer Hudson. The "Dreamgirls" star took a basketball to the face Tuesday night while attending a New York Knicks game with her boyfriend Common.

The "Dreamgirls" star was hit by a basketball while sitting with Common, prompting commentators to question if he "protected her."

Jennifer Hudson gets whacked in the face as a basketball flies courtside at a New York Knicks game. Tell Common that doesn't happen in the cheap seats.