American singer and businesswoman Jessica Simpson announced her divorce from former professional football player Eric Johnson after ten years of marriage. In a candid interview for People, Jessica shared that the couple decided to live separately, but jointly take care of their three children - 12-year-old Maxwell, 11-year-old Ace and 5-year-old Birdie.
"Erik and I live separately. Our children always come first and we do what is best for them. We are grateful for the support we received during this difficult time, and we are trying to remain a strong family for our children," said Simpson.
The reasons for the breakup are not disclosed, but fans have long drawn attention to hints of problems in the relationship. In November 2024, Eric was seen in public without his engagement ring, and Jessica began making statements hinting at her return to her music career.
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson met in 2010 through a mutual friend, and celebrated their wedding four years later. The couple seemed happy, actively sharing their family moments on social media. A week ago, Jessica published a joint photo with her husband, captioning it: "Life is short. Smile while you have teeth."
