Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson have officially called it quits after being married for a decade, as confirmed by TMZ. The news comes after the couple had been living separately and trying to navigate a difficult situation in their marriage. Putting their children first, Jessica and Eric are focusing on what is best for their family during this challenging time. They are grateful for the outpouring of love and support they have received and are asking for privacy as they work through this as a family.
The couple first got together back in 2010 and got engaged that same year. They finally tied the knot in 2014 and went on to have three children together – 12-year-old Maxwell, 11-year-old Ace, and 5-year-old Birdie. Prior to her marriage with Eric, Jessica was famously married to Nick Lachey in the early 2000s, while Eric was previously married to Keri D’Angelo in the mid-to-late-2000s.
Rumors about the couple’s relationship status began circulating when both Jessica and Eric were seen without their wedding rings. In addition, Jessica hinted at a “comeback” in November, describing it as an apology to herself for enduring things she did not deserve.
Following this, sources revealed that someone in Jessica’s circle had reached out to a divorce attorney in Los Angeles, expressing concerns about Jessica’s unhappiness in her marriage. However, at that time, Jessica had not contacted the lawyer personally.
The news of their split comes nearly a year after Jessica shared that she had been spending a lot of time away from Los Angeles, where her family is based, to focus on recording new music in Nashville. While she was working in Tennessee, Eric would often be in Los Angeles with their children.
Another factor that may have contributed to their split is Jessica’s personal health journey, including significant weight fluctuations in recent years and her commitment to sobriety for the past seven years.
As Jessica and Eric navigate this new chapter in their lives, they are grateful for the support of their fans and are focused on co-parenting their children in the best way possible.
