Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson have decided to split after a decade of marriage.
In a statement released to USA Today on Monday, Simpson said, “Eric and I have been living separately to resolve a painful situation in our marriage.”
Referring to their three children, Maxwell, 12, Ace, 11, and Birdie, 5, they said: “Our children come first and we are focusing on what is best for them. they.”
“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 together as a family.”
The former pop singer appears to be preparing for a return to the spotlight after turning to fashion design. Reports suggest that Jessica has spent the past year creating a “heartbreak” album, which she is now preparing to release in conjunction with news of her divorce.
Fans of Simpson’s music have been waiting for new material from her for a long time, and this upcoming album could be a form of “revenge” on her ex-NFL husband.
According to an insider who spoke to the Daily Mail, “It will be about her broken heart, so yeah, I guess you could call it a revenge, a heartbreak album.”
Simpson is said to have moved on from Johnson and set her sights on Nashville, where she embarked on her latest creative endeavor and returned to her “hometown roots.”
They went on to say: “When Jessica writes music, she puts her heart into it and there’s no filter; it’s very personal.”
“So the album will really be about the hardships she went through at home. It’s extremely emotional and shares her side of the story. She’s been working on the album for years, There’s a lot in there.”
Simpson last shared a photo of herself and Johnson on her Instagram in September 2023, suggesting that the tension in their marriage had been going on for some time.
Since Birdie graduated from kindergarten on June 7, 2024, the pair have not been seen together.
The “I Wanna Love You Forever” singer’s Instagram has been notably devoid of any posts featuring her husband since their Easter celebration on April 9.
Rumors about possible tension in Simpson and Johnson’s marriage surfaced when she skipped celebrating his 45th birthday on September 10, causing a stir. Speculation increased when the former athlete was seen without a wedding ring during a recent public appearance, adding to the speculation surrounding their marriage.
Simpson also fueled speculation with a cryptic social media post on November 11, hinting at potential tension with a member of her inner circle.
This statement sparked the curiosity of her fans, while also sparking speculation about the identity of the person for whom she had to endure, all the things she believed she did not deserve.
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