Jessica Simpson splits from husband Eric Johnson after 10 years of marriage
JESSICA Simpson has split from her husband Eric Johnson after more than 10 years of marriage.
The singer and businesswoman, 44, and the retired NFL star, 45, had been living separate lives for months, sparking rumors of a split.
After months of the couple dropping cryptic clues the star may have split from her pro-athlete husband, Jessica confirmed the news on Monday.
In a statement to People, the design mogul said: “Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage.
“Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them.
“We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.”
SIGNS OF A SPLIT
Jessica stopped posting photos of her once ever-present husband in the spring of 2024.
She even posted for a sweet family photo on her three kids’ first day of school- but Eric was noticeably absent.
Though she once posted glowing tributes to her man, she didn’t mention their 10-year wedding anniversary in June 2024.
Fans also noticed she had stopped wearing her wedding band earlier this year.
All the speculation came to a head when Jessica shared a very cryptic post on November 11.
Alongside the pictures, she said: “Interviews in my Nashville music room where I unearthed my singular magic.
“This comeback is personal, it’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve,” she said.
That same month, photos of Eric surfaced online as he ran errands in Los Angeles without wearing his wedding ring.
‘HEADING FOR DIVORCE’
An insider exclusively told The U.S. Sun that Jessica and Eric have had problems for years, “even before the pandemic.”
“It’s sadly no surprise they could be heading for divorce,” the insider said.
“Eric has often left Jessica alone at night to go out partying at bars, he didn’t ever seem to care if anyone recognized him or not.
“She is sober now, so that’s not her scene at all.
“He was even spotted at the likes of Hyde on Sunset, known for a younger crowd and celebrities, and didn’t wear his ring.”
The couple put their massive LA mansion on the market briefly in 2023 for $22million, but quickly took it back off. They also took out multiple mortgages on the property.
BIG FAMILY
Jessica and Eric started dating in 2010, and got engaged just five months later.
They welcomed daughter Maxwell in 2012, and son Ace one year later.
They tied the knot in 2014 in a fairytale ceremony in Montecito, California, with A-list guests including Jessica Alba.
They completed their family with daughter Birdie in 2019.
Jessica had tied the knot once before as she was famously married to Nick Lachey from 2002 until 2006.
Their show, Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, catapulted their stardom when it ran for three seasons in 2003 until 2006.
However, the reality series also documented their marital struggles and eventually ended around the time of their divorce.
Eric was previously married to first wife Keri D’Angelo from 2005 until their split in 2010.