Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson are divorcing after 10 years

Jessica Simpson she and her husband announced Eric Johnsonhave retired after 10 years of marriage.

“Eric and I are living separately, going through a painful situation 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 grateful for all the love and support that has come our way and appreciate the privacy right now as we work through this as a family.

The Simpsons sparked split rumors in November 2024 by teasing new music. “Interviews in my Nashville music room where I discovered my special magic,” she wrote. via Instagram. “This return is personal, it is an apology to me for having endured everything I didn't deserve it 🎶 🎼 🤍🖤.”

While she didn't elaborate on what struggles she was going through, fans were quick to theorize that her comments were in reference to her relationship with Johnson. “Does this simpleton say she's single?” one user commented on the post, while another fan added: “Yeah called a while ago. We love you. Stay strong.”

Jessica's sister, Ashlee Simpson, addressed the rumours walking around Los Angeles with my husband, Evan Rosson the same day. When asked TMZ is it 'true' that jessica and johnson are calling it quits she just said 'no'.

Johnson added fuel to the fire when he was photographed walking around LA without a wedding ring later that month for the images he obtained People.

During the drama, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that the present formers “lived separately.” Another insider added that they are “trying to figure out the separation without disrupting their children's lives as much as possible.” (Duet share with children Maxwell, 12, Ace, 11, and Birdie, 5.)

A third source noted that Jessica was “heartbroken” by the situation, saying, “It wasn't an easy decision for her.”

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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. Carrie D'Angelo. In November of that year, We confirmed that Johnson popped the question to Jessica after six months of dating.

Before splitting in July 2014, the former couple became parents to Maxwell in May 2012, followed by Ace in June 2013. In March 2019, they completed a family of five with the birth of Birdie.

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 celebration.

“2024. spring break with the family was epic!” she wrote alongside Instagram snaps “Thank you @tinasimpsonofficial for giving these kids unforgettable moments in Cabo that they will hold dear in their hearts and cherish for a lifetime!”