Signs Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson Were Heading for a Breakup

As a lifestyle aficionado, I’d say these boots were designed for striding, but it seems that Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson are treading separate paths these days.

On January 13th, the singer, who is 44 years old, declared her split from her ex-football player spouse, aged 45, following a decade of marriage.

Jessica shared with TopMob News that she and Eric have been living apart while dealing with a difficult time in their marriage. She also mentioned that they are prioritizing their children – Maxwell Drew, Ace Knute, and Birdie Mae – and are focusing on what is best for them during this period. She expressed her gratitude for the love and support they’ve received from others and asked for privacy at this time as they navigate through this family situation together.

In May 2010, the influential figure in fashion crossed paths with a Yale graduate. This encounter took place four years following her divorce from her first spouse, who was a member of the band 98 Degrees and co-starred with him on the show “Newlyweds,” namely Nick Lachey.

10 years ago today, she wrote on an Instagram post in May 2020, “I fell completely captivated by this ideal man, head over heels.” By a twist of fate, he knocked on the door of my charming cottage (sigh), and I welcomed him inside. Since then, he has never left, and I have never let him go. He is mine, and I am his… for eternity.

Six months down the line, Eric, formerly married to Keri D’Angelo, became engaged to Jessica. In October 2011, the sports figure and the actress known for “Dukes of Hazzard” shared that they were expecting a child. Their daughter Maxwell was born in May 2012.

At the close of that particular year, it became clear that Jessica and Eric were expanding their household – eventually welcoming baby Ace into their lives in June 2013.

Exactly one year after, Jessica and Eric got married in July 2014. In their sixth anniversary tribute, she expressed, “Our union was scripted among the intertwining stars of the heavens. Hand-in-hand, we bring dreams to life, cultivate passion, and provide sanctuary. Fated, it has been and always will be, for all eternity.

Upon embarking on their marital journey, Jessica and Eric faced hurdles such as overcoming an alcohol problem which prompted Jessica’s path to sobriety in 2017, and they also experienced joyous moments like the arrival of their child Birdie in March 2019.

In her 2020 memoir, “Open Book“, Jessica wrote about Eric: “Eric, you’re the solution to every problem, the conclusion to all equations.” Being seven years sober in November, she expressed, “My love for you has guided me towards the unadulterated richness of soulful, connected thoughts. You’ve anchored me with a remarkable patience while accommodating the pace of my progress as I journeyed towards this purposeful destination.”

Even though Jessica just announced her separation from Eric, shortly after listing their Californian home in Hidden Hills for nearly $18 million, there have been indications they were drifting apart for quite some time. To delve into some of these hints, continue reading.

One year after that, in July 2014, Jessica and Eric officially became husband and wife. In their sixth anniversary tribute, she expressed that their bond was written among the intersecting stars in the sky, a creation of God. They bring each other’s dreams to life, cultivate desires, and provide mutual support. From the beginning, they were destined to be together, and their love story will continue forevermore.

In the course of their married life, Jessica and Eric encountered hurdles, such as Jessica’s struggle with alcohol addiction which prompted her to embark on a sobering path in 2017, and joyous moments, like the arrival of their daughter Birdie in March 2019.

In her 2020 memoir titled “Open Book”, Jessica, who celebrated seven years of sobriety in November, wrote about Eric: “Eric, you are like the solution to every problem, the conclusion to all equations. My love for you, you guided me towards the unadulterated wealth of soulful, interconnected thoughts. You have stabilized me with an extraordinary patience, moving alongside me at my own pace as we navigate our way to this specific purpose-driven destination.”

More recently, Jessica announced her separation from Eric just days after listing her California home in Hidden Hills for nearly $18 million. However, there had been indications for quite some time that they were headed towards a split. To explore some of these signs, continue reading.

Prior to Jessica Simpson publicly announcing her separation from husband Eric Johnson on January 13, 2025, astute social media users noticed that he had been absent from her Instagram for quite some time. Although the “With You” singer had previously shared birthday and anniversary tributes for Eric, she did not do so in 2024. Moreover, Eric was missing from the back-to-school photos Jessica posted of their children Maxwell, Drew, Ace Knute, and Birdie Mae in September.

The last time Eric had appeared in one of Jessica’s posts was back in April when she shared pictures from their family’s spring break trip to Cabo. On his end, Eric used to have an Instagram account but deactivated it some time ago; Jessica once mentioned that he is not fond of social media and last tagged him in a post from 2022.

Over the last few months, her cryptic social media posts have sparked curiosity among fans – such as one hinting at upcoming music, which she shared recently.

In a November 11 Instagram post from her Nashville studio, she wrote: “Interviews in my music room where I uncovered my unique talent.”
“This return is deeply personal; it’s an apology to myself for enduring what I should not have had to.

As whispers about Eric and Jessica persisted, her sister Ashlee Simpson addressed the rumors, saying on November 11 that there was no basis to them when asked by TMZ.

However, on the following day, images revealed that Eric was in Los Angeles, noticeably absent his wedding ring.

Likewise, images of Jessica have been captured without her wedding band, such as during her November visit to Los Angeles International Airport, as well as her December outing to the cinema, as evidenced by photographs and video footage acquired by the Daily Mail.

It seems that, even though fans might not have noticed at first, actress from “The Dukes of Hazzard” discreetly put her California residence in Hidden Hills up for sale on January 11, priced at $17,900,000 – a move made merely days before she publicly announced her separation from the athlete.

The most recent instance where Jessica and Eric were spotted at a public function together was during Bernie Taupin’s exhibit “Reflections” launch at the Choice Contemporary fine art gallery in Los Angeles, which took place in June 2023.

2025-01-15 00:20

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