Jessica Simpson, Eric Johnson.
Raymond Hall/GC PhotosJessica Simpson she announced to her husband, Eric Johnsonthey called it quits after 10 years of marriage.
“Eric and I were living apart and going through a difficult time in our marriage,” Simpson said Us Weekly in a statement on Monday, January 13. “Our children come first, and we focus on what is best for them. We are so grateful for all the love and support we have been receiving, and we value privacy right now as we work through this as a family.”
Simpson sparked various rumors in November 2024 when he teased new music. “Interviews in my Nashville music room where I discovered my own magic,” he wrote on Instagram. “This return is for you, it is an apology to me for putting up with everything I deserved 🎶 🎼 🤍🖤.”
Although he did not elaborate on the hardships he went through, fans were quick to say that his comments were about his relationship with Johnson. “Does this mean he is single?” one user commented on the post, while another follower added: “Yeah, I called this a while ago. We love you. Stay strong.”
Jessica’s sister, Ashley Simpsonshe spoke about these rumors while traveling in Los Angeles with her husband, Evan Rosson that day. When asked by TMZ if it was “true” that Jessica and Johnson are calling it quits, she simply told the outlet: “No.”
Johnson added fuel to the fire when he was photographed with LA sans engagement ring later that month, in photos obtained by. People.
During the drama, the source was only told Us Weekly that the exes are now “living apart.” A second insider added that they were “trying to get a separation without disrupting their children’s lives as much as possible.” (The two share children Maxwell, 12, Ace, 11, and Birdie, 5.)
A third source noted that Jessica is “hurt” about the situation, saying, “[It was] it is not an easy decision for him.”
Some celebrity couples have gone a long way, but others have not been so lucky. 2024 started with a couple of Hollywood duos calling it quits. Fans were shocked when Bachelorette couple Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo split after four years of marriage. Us Weekly confirmed on January 2 that the chiropractor has filed for divorce […]
Jessica was previously married Nick Lachey from 2002 to 2006. He first appeared with Johnson in 2010, the same year he split from his ex-wife, Keri D’Angelo. In November of that year, Us confirmed that Johnson asked Jessica this question after six months of dating.
Before tying the knot in July 2014, the former 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 was last seen on Jessica’s social media in April, as she posted several Instagram photos of the family’s spring break trip to Cabo San Lucas and their Easter celebrations.
“2024 Spring Breakin’ with the family was EPIC!” she wrote alongside Instagram photos of their tropical vacation on April 8. “Thank you @tinasimpsonofficial for giving these kids memorable moments in Cabo that they will hold in their precious hearts and cherish for a lifetime!”
