Jessica Simpson's arrival at LAX airport on Nov. 4 was noticeable. In a cleavage-baring flowing black dress with platform boots and a fur-trimmed black leather jacket, the singer took photographs with a friend as they headed to their car.
Jessica paired her striking ensemble with oversized black sunglasses, Louis Vuitton luggage, and silver bangle bracelets. Noticeably absent? Her 10-year husband, Eric Johnson, gave her a 5-carat ruby and diamond wedding ring.
It was not the 44-year-old's first appearance without it in recent months. The singer was seen without a sparkler at LAX in early October. At her 5-year-old daughter Birdie's kindergarten graduation in June, the last time she and Eric, 45, were photographed together publicly.
An insider told Star Magazine that divorce is inevitable and that Jessica is preparing to raise Birdie, Max, 12, and Ace, 11, alone. On Nov. 2, Jessica celebrated her seventh sober anniversary on Instagram, feeling more vital than ever after dropping 100 pounds in 2019 and purchasing back her namesake fashion brand in 2023.
An informant indicated that many individuals believe Jessica seeks to establish her independence.
The “Open Book” author knows the repercussions of her independence. Her first concern is how her kids will manage the breakup.
The source indicated that having a content mother rather than an unhappy one is preferable. That is indeed her philosophy as she approaches the conclusion of 2024.
As Star Magazine revealed in September, Jessica and Eric have recently moved apart. Despite her social media presence, she didn't post on their July 10th wedding anniversary.
The former NFL player's Sept. 15 birthday was also ignored. Jessica's decision to live part-time in Nashville while working on her first album since 2010's Happy Christmas and growing financial pressures have contributed.
According to an insider, they had effectively struck an impasse after initially meeting at a friend's gathering. Jessica's acquaintances perceive that she is no longer obtaining her desired outcomes from the relationship, and her enthusiasm has diminished.
Jessica's years of heavy drinking also took a toll on the marriage. Eric allegedly endured most of her negative moods. Jessica would often erupt in anger and attribute blame to him for matters that were unequivocally not his responsibility.
In an emotional 2021 IG post, she opened up about her decision to get sober four years prior. "I knew in this very moment I would allow myself to take back my light, show victory over my internal battle of self respect, and brave this world with piercing clarity," with a snapshot of herself obese and unrecognizable, she wrote. To deal with childhood sexual assault by a family acquaintance, she turned to drinking.
"I didn't even realize how much I was drinking and how much I was suppressing," she said in 2020. The insider said: When Jessica stopped drinking she felt empowered. She became more independent and started to see things more clearly."
To mark her sober anniversary, Jessica shared a photo of her on a plane captioned, “7yrs ago today I walked myself into the light of being alcohol-free." Freedom is her goal, the insider said, adding that while Jessica is grateful to Eric for standing by her when she was at her worst, she doesn't want to stay in a bad situation. “
A tattler revealed that Jessica and her sister, Ashlee, personally witnessed how divorce may be beneficial when a marriage is unsuccessful. Their parents, Joe and Tina, divorced in 2013.
The source reported that Jessica and Eric effectively co-parent and have considerable respect and affection for one another. They intend to maintain a cordial relationship, prioritizing the well-being of the children above all else.
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