According to a story published by Page Six, Jessica Simpson's marriage to Eric Johnson, which lasted for ten years, was plagued by serious difficulties well before the couple's recent divorce.
It has been reported by several sources that the pair had difficulties with trusting one another and found themselves becoming increasingly out of sync, which resulted in a rupture in their relationship.
According to Page Six , on Monday, Simpson, who is 44 years old, issued a statement confirming their breakup. She disclosed that they had been living apart while they were dealing with what she referred to as a "painful situation."
She stressed the significance of their children, their daughter Maxwell, who is 12 years old, and their daughter Birdie, who is 5 years old, as well as their son Ace, who is 11 years old, in her statement, saying, "Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them."
As they manage this adjustment as a family, she expressed gratitude for the support they have received and asked for privacy during this time.
The pair, who are currently in the process of selling their house in Hidden Hills, California, which is valued at $18 million, reportedly decided to live apart as a trial before legally terminating their marriage in the previous year.
According to a source, Simpson may have thought that spending some time away would be useful, but in the end, it was the experience that taught her to value her independence.
Simpson, who recently marked seven years of sobriety, is apparently doing well in managing the separation, saying that she is experiencing both positive and bad days. This is despite the mental upheaval that she is experiencing.
When Simpson posted on Instagram about her return to music in November 2024, she described it as an "apology to [herself] for putting up with everything [she] did not deserve." This was the beginning of the rumors that they had broken up.
The fans and the insiders both raised their eyebrows in response to this post.
The fact that the couple had ceased attending their children's school functions together was another thing that was brought to light, which led to speculation among other parents.
It was later reported that Simpson's friends had begun contacting divorce attorneys on her behalf, and both she and Johnson were seen without their wedding bands, according to Yahoo. They also reported seeing Simpson alone.
Simpson was previously married to Nick Lachey, her co-star from "Newlyweds," while Johnson was previously married to stylist Keri D'Angelo prior to their marriage in July of 2014.
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