Jessica Simpson hasn’t confirmed there are issues in her marriage to Eric Johnson publicly, but insiders are sharing that she’s conflicted about her next steps. That’s why the 44-year-old singer is turning to her younger sister, Ashlee Simpson Ross, 40, for advice.
Jessica reportedly has “respect” for Ashlee’s marriage to Evan Ross, according to. “[Jessica] thinks they’ve got it figured out,” the source said. Ashlee is making sure to be there for her sister by “picking up the phone when Jessica calls, taking Jessica shopping, and volunteering to look after the kids.” While Jessica’s baby sis is acting as a sounding board, she’s also encouraging the former Newlyweds star to possibly work things out with Johnson.
“Ashlee has that street-smart edge, and she knows a few things,” the insider added. “Ashlee is listening but she’s also reminding Jessica of Eric’s good qualities and giving Jessica a lot of food for thought.”
The rumors surrounding their marriage heated up after Jessica did not celebrate Johnson’s 45th birthday on social media. The pop star added to fans’ questions about the state of their union with a Nov. 12 Instagram post that included a caption about “an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve.” Her followers demanded an answer even though it’s really nobody’s business.
A People source then jumped into the fray, revealing that the couple of 10 years “live separate lives.” She’s busy with her music and he’s making sure the kids are set with their schoolwork and activities. Still, the cracks in their marriage might have begun in the summer of 2023 when she began commuting to Nashville for work.
“Being in Nashville, even my kids are like, ‘You laugh the whole time. You’re so happy,’ ” she told E! News in August 2023. “It’s because I’m not on guard. I’m with a lot of like-minded people. It’s not about the celebrities—it’s really about the music and the heart and the conversation.”
There seems to be some hope that they can work things out with Ashlee by Jessica’s side. She holds Ashlee’s marriage to Ross as her personal gold standard and it’s proof that Hollywood relationships can work out. Let’s hope she and Johnson come together to figure out what works best for them.
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