Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson Spark Separation Rumors Amid ‘Living Separate Lives’
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Jessica Simpson and her husband, Eric Johnson, have become the center of swirling separation rumors after Johnson was recently spotted without his wedding ring. On November 12, the former NFL player was seen strolling through Los Angeles sans the symbolic band, further fueling speculation about a potential rift in their marriage.
According to a report by People magazine on November 14, the couple, who share three children, has been “living apart.” An insider revealed that Simpson and Johnson have been leading increasingly separate lives, with their busy schedules keeping them in different cities. “She’s working on music and splits her time between Los Angeles and Nashville,” the source shared. “Eric spends all of his time in L.A., where the kids go to school.”
Simpson, who recently announced she’s returning to music after a 16-year hiatus, seems to be fully immersed in her career. While fans are eagerly anticipating her comeback, the singer’s social media activity—or lack thereof—has added to the rumors. Over the past few weeks, followers have noticed that Simpson hasn’t shared any posts featuring Johnson, a stark contrast to her typically candid updates about family life.
The last time Simpson posted about Johnson was in September 2023, when she marked his 44th birthday with a heartfelt tribute. Since then, her Instagram has been notably absent of any snapshots or mentions of her husband, leading fans to speculate about the state of their relationship.
Adding to the intrigue, the People report suggested that Simpson and Johnson’s differing lifestyles may be contributing to the distance. “Jess and Eric very much live separate lives,” the source noted, hinting at the challenges of balancing their individual pursuits while raising a family.
Despite the rumors, neither Simpson nor Johnson has publicly addressed the speculation, leaving fans to wonder if their separation is temporary or indicative of deeper issues. For now, Simpson’s focus appears to be on her long-awaited music comeback, a venture that has reignited excitement among her loyal followers.
As the speculation continues, one thing remains clear: both Simpson and Johnson are navigating busy, separate chapters of their lives. Whether their paths will converge again remains to be seen, but for now, their fans are left piecing together clues from afar.
