Jessica Simpson’s love life has taken another turn, as she announced her separation from her second husband, Eric Johnson, on Monday.
The 44-year-old superstar shared the news, revealing that she and the 45-year-old former NFL player “have been living apart” while navigating “a painful situation in our marriage.”
‘Our children come first and we focus on what is best for them. “We are grateful for all the love and support you have received and appreciate the privacy at this time as we work through this as a family,” they said in the statement.
The couple, who married in 2014 after four years of dating, share three children: daughter Maxwell, 12, son Ace, 11, and daughter Birdie, 5.
This split adds another chapter to Simpson’s high-profile love life, which includes her first marriage to Nick Lachey, a secret relationship with Johnny Knoxville and a singer’s famous comment that described her as ‘sexual napalm’ in the bedroom.
DailyMail.com has compiled a full story of Jessica’s love life, chronicling her romantic ups and downs over the years, below.
Jessica Simpson’s love life has taken another turn, as she announced her separation from her second husband, Eric Johnson, on Monday.
The split marks yet another chapter in Simpson’s high-profile love life, which includes her first marriage to Nick Lachey, a secret romance with Johnny Knoxville, and memorable moments like a bold comment from a singer-songwriter who described her as “sexual napalm.” ‘in the bedroom; (Mayer and Simpson)
Nick Lachey
Jessica and Nick Lachey married in 2002 after a whirlwind romance and quickly became one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples.
Their relationship was documented on the reality show Just Married: Nick and Jessica, which aired from 2003 to 2005, giving fans a glimpse into their lives.
But the pressure of public scrutiny and their different career paths eventually took their toll, leading to their divorce in 2006, after four years of marriage.
Jessica and Nick Lachey married in 2002 after a whirlwind romance and quickly became one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples; (seen in 2005)
In her 2020 memoir, Open Book, she shared that her relationship with Nick was deeply impactful, but also complicated by their own insecurities and the intense public pressure they faced.
She admitted that she was “too young” and not fully prepared for the weight of public expectations.
In his 2006 interview with People After their divorce, Nick admitted that their separation was “incredibly painful” and although they tried to make it work, they eventually grew apart.
Johnny Knoxville
During her marital struggles with Nick, Jessica was busy filming the 2005 remake of Dukes of Hazzard.
While she and her co-star Johnny Knoxville never had a romantic relationship (as they were both married at the time), Simpson revealed in her memoir Open Book that she had an “emotional affair” with Knoxville.
In the book, she shared, “I could share my deepest, most authentic thoughts with him, and he didn’t roll his eyes at me.”
While she and her co-star Johnny Knoxville never had a romantic relationship (as they were both married at the time), Simpson revealed in her memoir Open Book that she had an “emotional relationship” with Knoxville.
“He actually liked that I was smart and accepting of my vulnerabilities,” adding, “He believed in me and made me feel like I could do anything.”
Simpson wrote of the undeniable connection he felt to Knoxville, who at the time was married to his first wife, Melanie Lynn Clapp: “I felt a force bringing us together.”
She explained that she found an emotional affair more painful than a physical one, saying, “It’s funny, I know, because I had put so much emphasis on sex by not having it before marriage.” After having sex, I understood that what mattered was the emotional part. And Johnny and I had that.’
She went on to reveal that they exchanged “love letters,” describing their bond as “as if Johnny and I were pen pals in prison, two people who wanted to be together so badly but were kept apart: by the bars, by our stars, by ours.” respective spouses.’
So far, Knoxville has not commented publicly on Simpson’s revelations in his book.
Juan Mayer
Jessica fell for singer John Mayer in 2006, sparking a passionate but turbulent romance.
Jessica was captivated by singer John Mayer in 2006, sparking a passionate but turbulent romance.
The pair’s connection was intense, and Mayer referred to Simpson as “sexual napalm” in a now-infamous 2010 Playboy interview, where he also described her as “like crack to me.”
Despite their undeniable chemistry, Simpson revealed in her 2020 memoir Open Book that their relationship was far from easy.
They broke up almost nine times, he claimed.
“We were great at being intimate,” Simpson shared. ‘We were great at loving each other. That was easy, but the relationship was very complex.”
He added: ‘John loved me when I shined and was inspired by that light. When he dried me off, he looked at me like I was hiding something from him.
Tony Rome
In November 2007, Simpson took a break from dating musicians and began dating NFL star Tony Romo.
In November 2007, Simpson began dating NFL star Tony Romo.
However, their relationship quickly became a hot topic, and Simpson faced criticism for Romo’s performance on the field.
The couple’s separation occurred just one day before her 29th birthday in 2009.
In her memoirs, Simpson later revealed that John Mayer played a role in the breakup.
She claimed that his persistent communication with her ex had “held her back.”
Ultimately, it strained her relationship with the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback.
Adam Levin
In 2004 there were rumors that Simpson cheated on Nick Lachey with Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, although those claims have never been confirmed; (seen in 2024)
In 2004 there were rumors that Simpson cheated on Nick Lachey with Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, although those claims have never been confirmed.
However, in January 2006, after their divorce, Simpson was seen leaving the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, reportedly after spending the night at Levine’s house.
She was reportedly seen wearing his shirt, sparking speculation about a connection.
Billy Corgan
Jessica crossed paths with Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan in 2010 when he wrote the song for his reality show The Price of Beauty; (seen in 2009)
Jessica crossed paths with Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan in 2010 when he wrote the song for his reality show The Price of Beauty.
The pair quickly developed a close friendship that led to speculation about a romantic connection, with sources hinting at a possible affair.
However, neither Simpson nor Corgan ever confirmed the rumors, leaving fans wondering about the true nature of their relationship.
When asked about the reports, Corgan was cryptic, telling Entertainment Tonight: “The things I’ve seen have no bearing on the reality I’m in. It’s like being in a cartoon.” It has nothing to do with what’s really happening or how I feel.
Despite her vague response, the rumors persisted, adding another layer of intrigue to Simpson’s love life, which was already making headlines.
Eric Johnson
Jessica crossed paths with Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan in 2010 when he wrote the song for his reality show The Price of Beauty.
The pair quickly developed a close friendship that led to speculation about a romantic connection, with sources hinting at a possible affair.
However, neither Simpson nor Co