Jessica Simpson is said to have had ‘trust issues’ over reports of husband Eric Johnson’s flirting with other women amid their split after ten years of marriage.
A source told UsWeekly on Wednesday that 44-year-old singer and 45-year-old former NFL player realized their issues were ‘too large to overcome’ when reports of Johnson flirting with other women began to surface in November 2024.
The insider explained: ‘There were trust issues caused by the breakdown of their marriage. She’s sad [about the split] but knows she had to make a tough decision.’
It was also revealed that the pair had been living separate lives for over a year before making the announcement.
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Last week it was revealed the former couple had split after ten years of marriage.
Jessica Simpson is said to have had ‘trust issues’ over reports of husband Eric Johnson’s flirting with other women amid their split after ten years of marriage ; they are seen in May 2014
A source told UsWeekly on Wednesday that 44-year-old singer and 45-year-old former NFL player realized their issues were ‘too large to overcome’ when reports of Johnson flirting with other women began to surface in November 2024; the two are seen in November 2014
‘Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,’ the singer, 44, shared in a statement with People on Monday, in regards to her marriage to the former NFL player, 45.
‘Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family,’ she added.
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The pair share three children: daughter Maxwell, 12, son Ace, 11, and daughter Birdie, five.
The Take My Breath Away hitmaker — who’s had a number of high-profile romances — and the retired тιԍнт end said ‘I do’ back in 2014, after four years of dating.
The star was last pictured wearing her wedding ring in 2023. Recently, Simpson was spotted sans wedding ring once again in December, adding fuel to the rumors that her decade-long marriage to Johnson was on the rocks.
The couple hasn’t been spotted together since Birdie’s kindergarten graduation back in June 7, and Jessica’s Instagram has been conspicuously Eric-free since their Easter celebration on April 9.
Less than a week prior to the split announcement, Simpson shared a radiant selfie to her Instagram, with the caption: ‘Life is short. SMILE while you still have teeth.’
Jessica raised eyebrows by failing to give Eric a birthday shout-out on his 45th birthday on September 10, further igniting rumors of a marital rift.
Jessica Simpson, 44, and her husband Eric Johnson, 45, have split after ten years of marriage; seen in 2015 in Venice, California
Adding fuel to the fire, the former NFL star has also been spotted without his wedding ring in recent outings.
Jessica fueled the chatter with a cryptic social media post on November 11 that appeared to throw shade at someone close to her.
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‘Interviews in my Nashville music room where I unearthed my singular magic,’ began the singer in her caption.
‘This comeback is personal, it’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve.’
Her quote raised eyebrows as followers tried to guess who made her put up with ‘everything I did not deserve.’
Reports of tension in the couple’s marriage have been circulating, with Life & Style claiming that Eric has grown weary of Jessica’s ‘crazy mood swings.’
‘Jessica feels like their marriage has lost its romance. Everyone’s wondering how long they can go on like this,’ the publication reported, citing an insider.
The outlet further alleged, ‘Eric has been doing his own thing for longer than anyone seems to know. He’s been very vocal about how difficult it is to live with someone so obsessed with surgery and so detached from reality most of the time.’
The singer revealed she and the former NFL player ‘have been living separately’ as they navigate ‘a painful situation in our marriage’ in a statement to People; seen in 2017
‘Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family,’ she also shared with People; seen with their kids in 2020 in NYC
The pair share three children: daughter Maxwell, 12, son Ace, 11, and daughter Birdie, five
Simpson has been spending time in Nashville working on new music, while Johnson has been holding down the home front.
In November, it was reported the pair were living apart and ‘trying’ to come to terms.
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Simpson’s sister Ashlee seemed to deny any knowledge of a rift between the clothing designer and the athlete, but a source told US Weekly the pair are ‘trying to figure out a separation without disrupting their kids’ lives as much as possible.’
Another source told the outlet the Come On Over singer is ‘heartbroken,’ adding, ‘[It was] not an easy decision for her.’
Despite reports that those close to the hitmaker have contacted divorce lawyers on her behalf in the last two months, insiders have told DailyMail.com that she was keen to avoid a permanent split for the sake of their children.
An insider claimed the couple agreed that if they don’t make changes, their marriage will be over.
‘Jessica’s goals are to stay married and fix the relationship as it has become stale,’ a source said.
The singer, who celebrated being alcohol-free for seven years in November 2024, has relied on Johnson, who’s been a ‘rock’ during her journey.
Less than a week prior to the split announcement, Simpson shared a radiant selfie to her Instagram, with the caption: ‘Life is short. SMILE while you still have teeth’
Jessica fueled chatter of a split between the pair with a cryptic social media post on November 11, as she talked about ‘putting up with everything I did not deserve’
Reports of tension in the couple’s marriage have been circulating, with Life & Style claiming that Eric has grown weary of Jessica’s ‘crazy mood swings’; they are seen in 2016
The singer, who celebrated being alcohol-free for seven years in November 2024, has relied on Johnson, who’s been a ‘rock’ during her journey; they are seen in 2020 in NYC
‘He has been there for her in her sobriety journey and has been able to deal with all her ups and downs. He has been her rock.’
At the time, insiders said the couple were desperate to make things work for the sake of their children and were not looking to make any ‘rash decisions’ over the holiday period.
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‘They are both aware that things need to change if they are to make it work.’
‘They are stuck in a lull period and are both trying to figure out what could spark things to bring it back and whether that is more counseling or something else.’
‘They don’t want to make any rash decisions over the holidays,’ the source ᴀsserted.
‘They have been going through a rough patch with each other,’ the source continued. ‘But she wants it to work out for her kids and she still loves him, and he loves her.’
In 2023 Simpson gushed about her husband in an interview with People.
‘A true love will never make you question yourself or what’s real. Thanks to my amazing soulmate I am able to love pᴀssionately and without fear of being hurt.’
The couple tied the knot back in 2014 after four years of dating; they are seen in 2016 in Beverly Hills
She also reflected on feeling that she was ‘hard to love.’
‘I don’t find it hard to love anybody, but I have always thought that I was hard to love, that I was too much for people, or my schedule was too demanding,’ she told People. ‘He knows my heart and understands my heart more than anyone I’ve ever met in my life.’
For his birthday in September 2023, she shared pH๏τos from their family celebration and penned him a sweet caption.
‘My heart is so taken with this Man, I could hardly call it my own…. We love youuuu,’ she wrote.
The estranged pair first met through a mutual friend in 2010. They got engaged that November after six months of dating.
They welcomed their first two kids, Maxwell and Ace, in May 2012 and June 2013.
Their son and daughter served as ring bearer and flower girl at their wedding in 2014, which was attended by over 250 guests in Montecito, California.
Jessica later welcomed their daughter Birdie in 2019.
Simpson was previously married to 98 Degrees boyband singer Nick Lachey from 2002 to 2006; they are pictured in 2005
Simpson was previously married to 98 Degrees boyband singer Nick Lachey from 2002 to 2006.
Their relationship was documented in the reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, which ran from 2003 to 2005, giving fans a peek into their lives.
Jessica was also famously swept off her feet by singer John Mayer in 2006, sparking a pᴀssionate but turbulent romance.
The pair’s connection was intense, and Mayer famously referred to Simpson as ‘Sєxual napalm’ in a now-infamous 2010 Playboy interview, where he also described her as ‘like crack cocaine to me.’