Jennifer Hudson has revealed her fiance goes "bananas" with romantic gestures on Valentine's Day.

The actress-and-singer insists her man, WWE wrestler David Otunga, never fails to disappoint her on the special occasion each year and she usually awakes to find their home filled with flowers and balloons.

She said: "Let me tell you, this man goes bananas. When I wake up that morning in February, I can't see through the house because he's got confetti and balloons everywhere, rose petals on the floor and candles in every single room."

Jennifer first tasted fame as a contestant on 'American Idol' and was known for her plus-sized figure.

Since those early days she has gone on to win an Oscar for her performance in 'Dreamgirls' and has scored a number of hits and has slimmed down considerably.

Even though she maintains a healthy lifestyle, the 30-year-old star insists she doesn't deprive herself of all her favourite foods and still allows herself the odd indulgence.

In an interview with 'Good Housekeeping' magazine, she said: "Every now and then I'll find a calm, peaceful moment, and I'll sit back and eat my chocolate, which I make sure is really good quality, too. Quality over quantity!"

Jennifer and David have a two-year-old son David Jr. and the 'Spotlight' singer claims the youngster doesn't recognise her from pictures and film clips taken when she was at her heaviest.

She revealed: "What's funny is that he's never known me overweight. If he sees a clip of the old Jennifer from 'Dreamgirls', he doesn't know who it is."