“She Suddenly Felt 21 Again," Jessica Simpson’s Divorce: What We Know So Far

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson have separated after ten years of marriage. They share three kids and are focused on co-parenting. Jessica is staying busy with her fashion line and music while prioritizing her personal growth. She’s moving forward in this new chapter of her life.

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson’s marriage ended long before their official split.

Speculation about their split began in late 2024 when fans noticed Simpson ditching her wedding ring and posting about tolerating things she “did not deserve.” The couple, who tied the knot in 2014, had been together since shortly after her divorce from Nick Lachey.

Jessica Simpson’s decade-long marriage to Eric Johnson hit turbulence long before their recent separation became public knowledge.

A source revealed that trust issues began to erode their relationship, they weren’t aligned anymore, and it created a growing divide between them.

Simpson, now 44, recently confirmed the split from Johnson, 45, acknowledging that they’ve been living apart for some time. She described the situation as “painful” but emphasized their focus on co-parenting their children - daughters Maxwell, 12, Birdie, 5, and son Ace, 11.

“Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them,” Jessica shared. “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.”

The couple, who are selling their $18 million Hidden Hills home, reportedly began living separately last year as a trial separation before making their breakup official.

“Jess thought it would help if they spent some time apart,” a source shared, “but it only made her realize she enjoyed her independence.”

Rumors of trouble surfaced in late 2024 when Simpson hinted on Instagram that her return to music was an act of self-forgiveness for enduring things she “didn’t deserve.” Around the same time, reports emerged that the pair had stopped attending their children’s school events together, fueling speculation among other parents.

By November, friends reportedly began contacting divorce lawyers on Simpson’s behalf, and both she and Johnson were spotted without their wedding rings.

A new chapter of self-dscovery.

The split also coincided with Simpson’s personal transformation. Following a remarkable 100-pound weight loss journey, sources say the singer experienced a renewed sense of confidence and vitality.

“She suddenly felt 21 again - except when she was 21 for real, she was a married TV star who had to behave,” the source shared, referring to her ex-husband, Nick Lachey, and their early 2000s reality TV show, Newlyweds.

In her 2020 memoir, Open Book, Simpson recounted her lifelong struggles with body image. She revealed she had gained and lost 100 pounds three times in her life and described how a producer’s comments at age 17 triggered decades of unhealthy habits, including taking diet pills to slim down.

By 2021, Simpson took a healthier approach to weight loss, dismissing rumors she relied on Ozempic. “Oh Lord. I mean, it is not - it’s willpower,” replied Jessica.

Now, Simpson is embracing her independence and focusing on her children and career, determined to write a new chapter on her terms.

Fans couldn’t get enough of her recent post, flooding different style comments.

• You were such a natural beauty... © salycat128 / Instagram
• If this is just recently, then she looks so much better! © rebellopaula9 / Instagram
• Cheek implants now, jeezzzz. © bestpugfamily / Instagram
• She thinks she’s 16. © susansherlowsky / Instagram

A selfie that left no one indifferent.

Last time Jessica stunned fans with her shape, she shared a mirror selfie with her over 6 million Instagram followers that showed her physique after losing 100 pounds. She mentioned in her photo that the bikini was from SKIMS, which is Kim Kardashian’s line, while her shoes are from her own collection. She described her outfit: ’’Neon Energy.’’

The snap quickly received a lot of attention and praise from fans, who showered her with thousands of likes. One person wrote, "You look fantastic as always!" while another commented ''42 and still a BOMBSHELL!" along with some fire emojis.

However, a few of her followers criticized the fact that Simpson was modeling Kim's brand, noting that Simpson herself has her own line of clothing. Some of followers said: "You, yes. Skims, no. The brand, not how you look in them — you look gorgeous as always!".

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