Singer and actress Jessica Simpson and her spouse, former NFL player Eric Johnson, are parting ways after a decade of matrimony.
According to Fox News, Jessica Simpson recently revealed the couple has separated, focusing now on their children's future.
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson were married in 2014, having first met in 2010. The couple was blessed with three children; their lives seemed interwoven with love and mutual career support.
Jessica is currently working on a music comeback, a project that is deeply personal to her. During this significant period, she has been living between Los Angeles and Nashville.
On her Instagram, Jessica Simpson shared insights into the personal challenges she has overcome. "This comeback is personal, it’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve," she stated.
Jessica Simpson expressed on Instagram the deep understanding Eric Johnson had for her, acknowledging his profound grasp of her heart during her ongoing career demands.
The first public realization something was amiss came when Eric Johnson was spotted sans wedding ring in November last year. Subsequent details confirm the two have been living distinct lives for some time.
"Jess and Eric very much live separate lives," an insider revealed, hinting at the challenges that had emerged in their union.
Jessica Simpson, explaining their current family dynamics. "Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage," she disclosed.
The children attend school in Los Angeles where Eric Johnson stays. Simpson travels frequently due to her music career but prioritizes her children's stability and education. Eric Johnson, also dedicated to co-parenting, spends all his time in Los Angeles to be close to his children.
Jessica Simpson further explained their family-focused approach during these trying times. "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."
Despite the personal challenges this year, Jessica took to Instagram to post a heartfelt birthday tribute to Eric Johnson in September, showing that respect and love remain. "Eric turned 44 on Sept 15 and his family gave him all the love cells we have to celebrate his life. My heart is so taken with this Man, I could hardly call it my own…. We love you," she wrote.
The couple, first spotted together on the streets of Manhattan on July 31, 2018, have experienced significant public and private life events together, from career highlights to growing a family. Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson's journey from a vibrant public relationship to navigating co-parenting reflects a shift towards prioritizing their children and personal paths, as they approach this new phase of their lives separately.
