Amid her marriage split, Jessica Simpson is diving into her music comeback with a new album in the works
In a significant personal and professional shift, Jessica Simpson is turning her focus back to her music career following her split from husband Eric Johnson. After a decade of marriage, the singer and businesswoman confirmed on January 13 that the couple had parted ways, though they had already been living separately for some time.
A source close to Simpson shared with People that while the separation has been challenging, Simpson is channeling her energy into her music comeback. “Jess is doing OK,” the insider revealed. “She’s excited about her new album, but separating is not anything she’s taken lightly.”
The announcement of their separation comes after the couple’s ten-year marriage ended quietly. Simpson, 44, shared a statement in which she spoke of the emotional journey. “Eric and I have been living separately, navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” Simpson said. “Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them.”
Simpson and Johnson, who are parents to three children—daughters Maxwell Drew and Birdie Mae, and son Ace Knute—are committed to co-parenting in the wake of their split. Simpson added, “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.”
As she prepares for the release of her highly anticipated album, Simpson is setting her sights on making a grand return to the music scene. Fans can expect a fresh chapter in her career, one that contrasts the pain of her personal life with the excitement of her musical revival.
Simpson’s separation marks the end of a decade-long chapter in her life, but it also signals the beginning of a new era for the star—both in her personal life and her music career. As she balances family responsibilities and the pressure of her comeback, Simpson remains focused on what’s next, driven by her passion for music and her dedication to her children.
