Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson Break Up After 10 Years of Marriage

This news will take your breath away.

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson, parents to Maxwell (age 12), Ace (age 11), and Birdie (age 5), have decided to part ways after a decade of marriage.

Jessica shared with People magazine on January 13 that she and her husband Eric have been living apart while dealing with a difficult time in their marriage. Their top priority is their children’s well-being, and they are making decisions based on what is best for them. They value the love and support they have received and ask for privacy at this time as they navigate this challenging situation as a family.

The news follows increasing speculation that the couple may have parted ways, with both Jessica and Eric spotted without their wedding rings as early as October 7th on numerous occasions.

Despite Ashlee Simpson firmly denying any truth to the rumors about a split between her and Eric, there was still much conjecture – especially since Eric seemed to have become less visible on Jessica’s social media platforms.

Ever since her 2014 wedding, Jessica, who was once married to Nick Lachey, frequently shared glimpses of her married life on social media platforms.

Indeed, on his 44th birthday in September 2023, Jessica paid a heartfelt homage, in the form of a touching tribute, to her now-separated husband, who once played football professionally in the NFL.

On September 15th, Eric turned 44, and his family showered him with love to celebrate his life. This man has captured my heart, leaving me struggling to claim it as my own. We adore you so much, Eric! (Jessica, aged 43, wrote this alongside her post on September 19th)

Additionally, she clarified his online absence, mentioning, “He isn’t really into social media like Instagram, but I always believe that having more well-wishes is always beneficial.

When suddenly Eric stopped showing up on Jessica’s feed, his absence became all the more conspicuous.

Since Eric’s birthday more than a year ago, he has only shown up on Jessica’s Instagram twice: initially for a post about the family’s spring break vacation in April, and secondly, as part of a belated Easter photo collection posted the very next day where Eric was included in the family group picture.

On September 23rd, Jessica titled a set of individual photos, divided into part one and part two, “A weekend filled with essential self-care, warmth, and undeniable allure.

On the very same day, she also posted a selfie with a caption inspired by “Archbishop Harold Holmes,” as penned by Jack White. The caption read: “Love isn’t about attempting to steal someone else’s affection for yourself; rather, love is about assisting others.

As one user commented on the series, “This screams I’m getting divorced.”

I must admit, it was quite unusual not seeing Eric’s presence on Jessica’s social media feed lately. You see, the 44-year-old gentleman is usually the one capturing and sharing those heartwarming moments of our couple adventures, romantic dates, family trips, and milestone celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries. His absence in these digital snapshots was indeed a missing piece in my social media timeline.

On their 11th anniversary as a couple, Jessica made a special tribute. In her May 2021 post, she wrote, “Today, our hearts linked by destiny are honored and commemorated.” She added, “The moment I met you, my heart found its match, and ever since then, now, and forevermore, you hold a piece of me with love, respect, and devotion.

Jessica went on, “Having the ability to live within your heart forever is the most precious gift I’ll ever possess until eternity. Time passes, but the wonderful children you’ve given me are growing up. Yet, with you and me, time seems irrelevant; it merely creates room for our love to grow and expand, transcending boundaries.

For more on Jessica and Eric’s love story, keep reading.