Inside Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson's Messy Marriage After Singer Hints At a Split As Both Ditch Their Wedding Rings
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson's relationship is reportedly 'pretty much over' 10 years after their marriage.
Dec. 20 2024, Published 9:00 p.m. ET
May 2010: Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson Meet for the First Time
Simpson and Johnson started dating a few months after their first meeting.
Jessica Simpson met Eric Johnson, who was still legally married to his first wife, Keri D'Angelo, at the time, while at a house party in May 2010.
"By chance he knocked on my dreamy cottage door (sigh), I let him in and never let him leave," she said of their first meeting in an Instagram post.
The I Wanna Love You Forever singer also noted in her 2020 Open Book how they "connected on all levels" as soon as they bumped into each other.
July 2010: Simpson and Johnson Go Public With Their Relationship
Simpson began dating Johnson years after her divorce from Nick Lachey.
According to sources, Simpson and Johnson immediately began dating after their meeting in May 2010. However, they were only photographed together for the first time during their steamy getaway in Capri, Italy, for her birthday in July 2010.
October 2010: Simpson Gushes About Johnson
The singer called Johnson her 'dude' during an interview.
Speaking with People about their relationship, the Irresistible songstress described it as "just normal".
November 2010: Engaged!
Johnson finalized her divorce from his first wife, Keri D'Angelo, in October 2010.
A few weeks after Johnson legally divorced D'Angelo, he took his relationship with Simpson to the next level and proposed to her.
May 1, 2012: Simpson and Johnson Welcome Their First Baby
The couple announced their first pregnancy in October 2011.
Simpson gave birth to their daughter, Maxwell Drew, on May 1, 2012, just over a year after their engagement.
"We are grateful for all the love, support and prayers we have received. This has been the greatest experience of our lives!" she said in a post on her website at the time.
June 2013: Second Child Is Born
Simpson and Johnson confirmed she was pregnant again on Christmas Day in 2012.
On June 30, 2013, Simpson and Johnson welcomed their second child, Ace Knute.
She said of her son in April 2013: "I didn't grow up with a brother and I think the unknown is really exciting. I can't wait to have that connection with our little man."
July 5, 2014: Simpson and Johnson Tie the Knot
The duo had a joint bachelorette and bachelor party before their wedding.
Simpson and Johnson officially exchanged vows during a ceremony at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, Calif., on July 5, 2014.
In a statement to People, the newlyweds opened up about the special day in their lives.
"We are overwhelmed with complete happiness and love having made our eternal commitment," they said. "To say 'I do' in front of family, friends and, most importantly, our children has been the happiest moment of our lives."
March 19, 2019: Baby No. 3 Arrives
Simpson was open about having more kids with her husband.
Birdie Mae, Simpson and Johnson's third child, was born on March 19, 2019.
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April 2024: Simpson and Johnson Reportedly Have Marriage Issues
The 'Dukes of Hazzard' star said her pregnancy with Birdie Mae was her last one.
After Simpson constantly shared their family photos online, a source told In Touch the updates were a "PR Stunt".
The insider continued, "Eric has had one foot out the door for a long time because Jessica is high-maintenance and difficult to live with. He complains about it all the time."
November 2024: Marital Woes
Jessica Simpson decided to quit drinking alcohol after Halloween 2017.
Months after the rumored marriage troubles emerged, In Touch cited another source who claimed things between Simpson and Johnson were "pretty much over."
A few days later, Johnson was spotted in Los Angeles sans his wedding band. A separate source also informed People that the I Belong to Me singer and her husband are "very much living separate lives".
Simpson was also spotted without her wedding ring in an Instagram post.
