Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson’s marriage appears to be on the rocks in recent weeks.
On November 15, 2024, an anonymous source close to the couple revealed the extent of the damage in Jessica and Eric’s marriage. Speaking exclusively to US Weekly magazine, the insider confirmed the news of the iconic couple’s rumored separation. They shared,
“Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson are living separately right now… [They] are trying to figure out a separation without disrupting their kids’ lives as much as possible…”
Highlighting that the decision to separate was made by the A Public Affair singer, the insider revealed the emotional toll her marital struggles have taken on Simpson. They explained,
“Jessica is heartbroken… The separation has been an incredibly difficult time for her… [It was] not an easy decision for her”.
Jessica And Eric Recently Seen Without Their Wedding Rings In Public
On November 12, 2024, the former San Francisco 49ers tight end was captured by paparazzi in Los Angeles, walking with his parents and notably without his wedding band.
Moreover, the songstress has also been seen without her ring on social media for the past few months, fueling speculation and hinting at the couple’s marital strife.
Jessica and Eric were last seen together seven months ago during a family vacation in Cabo San Lucas in April 2024. Since then, they have not made any joint public appearances.
Moreover, in July 2024, what would have been the couple’s milestone 10th wedding anniversary, neither Simpson nor Johnson acknowledged the special occasion on social media, a tradition they had upheld every year until now.
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson first met in May 2010. After dating for two years, they welcomed their first child in May 2012, followed by their second in June 2013. Four years into their relationship, the couple tied the knot in July 2014. In March 2019, they had their third child.
Fans Divided Over Jessica Simpson And Eric Johnson’s Reported Separation
The online community is divided in its reaction to the news of the couple’s split. Some fans support Jessica, criticizing her husband for the downfall of their marriage, while others have rallied behind Eric. Some netizens in support of the singer wrote on social media,
“She is too good for him! ❤️”
“She was the sole bread maker in that household since day 1 and he clearly took advantage of that! She’s better off without him”.
Meanwhile, supporters of Johnson criticized Simpson, accusing her of being unable to maintain a long-term marriage. Many even compared her current marital troubles to her past marriage with Nick Lachey. Some such comments read,
“Nick wants this for her she couldn’t have stood married…”
“Can’t keep one eh jess”.
As Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson navigate this challenging period, fans continue to speculate about the future of their relationship. Whether they reconcile or part ways, the couple’s focus remains on minimizing the impact on their three children.