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Jessica Simpson pens heartfelt birthday tribute to mom Tina amid Eric Johnson divorce

Jessica Simpson pens heartfelt birthday tribute to mom Tina amid Eric Johnson divorce

Jessica Simpson shared a heartfelt tribute to her mother, Tina, on Instagram to celebrate her birthday on Saturday.

The TV personality, 44 – who is currently amidst a shock split from husband Eric Johnson – gushed in the lengthy caption that Tina has the ‘brightest’ light and is her ‘guide.’

The post comes only days after Simpson issued a statement to People on Monday to reveal she and Johnson ‘have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage.’

Alongside a pH๏τo of Jessica posing with her mom, the star wrote, ‘Happy Birthday to my Mommy – the giver of abundance, love, pᴀssion, and purpose.’

‘Your light is the brightest of all-ᴀssembled by the mulтιтudes of your individual blessings that create iridescent and unique sparks!’

The singer added that her mother has a ‘glow’ and ‘there is an honesty within your heart that gives truth to divine ambition and a courageous certainty that represents how pᴀssion can lead to unparalleled greatness.’

Jessica Simpson, 44, shared a heartfelt tribute to her mother, Tina, on Instagram to celebrate her birthday on Saturday

Jessica Simpson, 44, shared a heartfelt tribute to her mother, Tina, on Instagram to celebrate her birthday on Saturday 

‘As your first born, I can say exactly what I need to say, be entirely who I am, love selflessly without fear or expectation and always find ways to think outside of the box to solve any problem at any given time…’ 

Simpson then called Tina her ‘guide’ who has ‘shown me the beauty in the how. Many of these things cannot be taught with words – only through leadership and action.’

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‘I’m led by your example and grace each and every single given day. You make it all happen even if you don’t know how, you learn to find the way.’ 

The Dukes Of Hazzard actress applauded her mother’s ‘inventiveness’ and said her creativity inspires ‘everyone to not just dream, but also to follow through and to do so with an exciting confidence…’ 

Jessica also wrote, ‘There is no stopping YOU when you believe in something with all of your heart. I am so lucky to be something and someone you believe in.’

‘When there is responsibility, commitment, determination, and integrity required YOU ARE THE GOAT.’

Towards the end of the sweet message, the mother-of-three added, ‘Every single sunrise and sunset and especially on a full moon there’s nobody in this world I’d rather be loved by than you.’

‘I love to love you, make you proud, hug you and work alongside you each and every day for eternity! Thank you for making me a priority and for always giving me the no matter what kind of love!’  

Alongside a pH๏τo of Jessica posing with her mom, the star wrote, 'Happy Birthday to my Mommy - the giver of abundance, love, pᴀssion, and purpose'

Alongside a pH๏τo of Jessica posing with her mom, the star wrote, ‘Happy Birthday to my Mommy – the giver of abundance, love, pᴀssion, and purpose’

The post comes only days after Simpson issued a statement to People on Monday to reveal she and Johnson 'have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage'

The post comes only days after Simpson issued a statement to People on Monday to reveal she and Johnson ‘have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage’

'I'm led by your example and grace each and every single given day. You make it all happen even if you don't know how, you learn to find the way,' the star added; Jessica and Tina seen in 2023 in NYC

‘I’m led by your example and grace each and every single given day. You make it all happen even if you don’t know how, you learn to find the way,’ the star added; Jessica and Tina seen in 2023 in NYC 

Jessica is the eldest daughter of Tina and Joe Simpson – who married in 1978 but later divorced after 34 years of marriage. 

The star has a younger sister, Ashlee Simpson, who also rose to fame in the industry as a singer and actress. 

In 2012, Tina filed for divorce from Joe and cited the reasoning for the split as ‘discord or conflict of personalities,’ according to court documents obtained by People.

In her memoir Open Book that was published in 2020, Jessica reflected on her parents separating. 

‘I was blindsided by this news. I took care of my mother. In many ways, she had lost her best friend…Her everything had become nothing.’ 

Simpson is now in the process of her own split from Eric Johnson – whom she tied the knot with in 2014. The estranged couple also share three children: Maxwell, 12, Ace, 11, and Birdie, five. 

Earlier this week on Monday, the singer issued a statement to People to announce the shock separation and shared: ‘Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage.’

‘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.’ 

Jessica is the eldest daughter of Tina and Joe Simpson - who married in 1978 but later divorced after 34 years of marriage; her parents seen above in 2006 in Hollywood

Jessica is the eldest daughter of Tina and Joe Simpson – who married in 1978 but later divorced after 34 years of marriage; her parents seen above in 2006 in Hollywood 

In her memoir Open Book that was published in 2020, Jessica reflected on her parents separating and penned she had been 'blindsided by this news'

In her memoir Open Book that was published in 2020, Jessica reflected on her parents separating and penned she had been ‘blindsided by this news’

Jessica – who was also previously married to Nick Lachey – was last pictured wearing her wedding ring in 2023 and last month in December, rumors of a separation arose when she once again was seen without the band. 

Simpson and Johnson were last spotted together while attending Birdie’s kindergarten graduation in June of last year. 

A source recently told Page Six that Jessica’s 100lb weight loss had been a contributing factor to the pair’s split. 

The insider explained that her slimmer figure ‘unleashed a whole new side of her personality’ and added that she ‘suddenly felt 21 again – except when she was 21 for real, she was a married TV star who had to behave.’

After shedding the weight in 2021, Simpson felt ‘irresistible’ and ‘started to want to sow her wild oats in a way she never could.’

In order to drop the pounds, the star ‘had to kill herself in the gym and via starvation diets to get slim and stay that way,’ but has now focused on healthier way to maintain her weight loss. 

‘To be fair to Jess, Eric has also accordingly checked out – he’s been so over it and her for a while now and so infidelity on his part is not out of the question. But it’s also not out of the question on her part either.’ 

A source recently told Page Six that Jessica's 100lb weight loss had been a contributing factor to the pair's split; seen in February 2024 in L.A.

A source recently told Page Six that Jessica’s 100lb weight loss had been a contributing factor to the pair’s split; seen in February 2024 in L.A. 

Another insider told People this week, ‘Their marital issues have felt suffocating for a while. She needs to move on for her own well-being.’

Jessica also officially listed her Hidden Hills mansion for $17.9 million just days before announcing her split from Johnson. 

The TV personality – who has ‘already recorded a heartbreak album’ about the shock separation – put the lavish abode on the market on January 11 after being evacuated amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, per The U.S. Sun. 

The mother-of-three purchased the residence in 2013 for $11.5 million from Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne.

Another insider told People this week, 'Their marital issues have felt suffocating for a while. She needs to move on for her own well-being'

Another insider told People this week, ‘Their marital issues have felt suffocating for a while. She needs to move on for her own well-being’

Jessica also officially listed her Hidden Hills mansion for $17.9 million just days before announcing her split from Johnson; seen in 2023 in NYC

Jessica also officially listed her Hidden Hills mansion for $17.9 million just days before announcing her split from Johnson; seen in 2023 in NYC 

Jessica previously listed the property in September 2023 for $22 million, but took it off the market last year in August.

However, Simpson slashed her original asking price of $22 million down to $17.9 as she relisted the residence this month.

Earlier last week on January 9, Jessica revealed that she and her family were forced to evacuate the house amid the L.A. fires.

The Kenneth Fire started in Woodland Hills, and also caused the entire Kardashian family to leave their own mansions until the evacuation orders were dropped.

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