Jessica Simpson, Eric Johnson.
Raymond Hall/GC ImagesJessica Simpson she and her husband announced, Eric Johnsondecided to call it quits after 10 years of marriage.
“Eric and I are living separately and going through a painful situation in our marriage,” Simpson said. Us every week in a press release dated Monday January 13. “Our children come first and we focus on what is best for them. We are grateful for all the love and support that has come our way, and appreciate privacy at this time as we work through this situation as a family.
Simpson sparked breakup rumors in November 2024 by teasing new music. “Interviews in my Nashville music room where I discovered my singular magic,” she wrote via Instagram. “This return is personal, it’s an apology for myself for having put up with everything I didn’t deserve 🎶 🎼 🤍🖤.”
Although she didn’t elaborate on what struggles she went through, fans were quick to speculate that her comments were about her relationship with Johnson. “Is this J simp saying she’s single?” one user commented on the post, while another fan added: “Yeah, I called that a while ago.” We love you. Stay strong.”
Jessica’s sister, Ashlee Simpsonresponded to the rumors while walking in Los Angeles with her husband, Evan Rossthe same day. When asked by TMZ if it was “true” that Jessica and Johnson had called it quits, she simply told the outlet, “No.”
Johnson added fuel to the fire when he was photographed walking around Los Angeles without a wedding ring later that month, according to photos obtained by People.
Amid the drama, a source exclusively told Us every week that the now exes “lived separately”. A second source added that they were “trying to figure out a separation without disrupting their children’s lives as much as possible.” (The duo share children Maxwell, 12, Ace, 11, and Birdie, 5.)
A third source noted that Jessica was “heartbroken” by the situation, saying, “(It was) not an easy decision for her.” »
Some celebrity couples have gone the distance, but others haven’t been so lucky. The year 2024 kicked off with a handful of Hollywood duos calling it quits. Fans were shocked when The Bachelorette couple Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo split after four years of marriage. Us Weekly confirmed on January 2 that the chiropractor had filed for divorce (…)
Jessica was previously married to Nick Lachey from 2002 to 2006. She was first spotted with Johnson in 2010, the same year he split from his ex-wife, Keri D’Angelo. In November of the same year, We confirmed that Johnson popped the question to Jessica after six months of dating.
Before tying the knot in July 2014, the former couple became parents with the birth of Maxwell in May 2012, followed by Ace in June 2013. They completed their family of five with the birth of Birdie in March 2019.
Johnson last appeared on Jessica’s social media in April, when she posted several Instagram photos from the family’s spring break trip to Cabo San Lucas and their Easter celebrations.
“Spring Break 2024 with family was EPIC! she wrote alongside Instagram snaps from their tropical vacation on April 8. “Thank you @tinasimpsonofficial for giving these kids memorable moments in Cabo that they will hold close to their precious hearts and cherish for a lifetime!”
