Jessica Alba<\/strong><\/a> has a rock solid friendship with Jessica Simpson<\/strong><\/a> that dates back years, and they\u2019re bonding more than ever right now whilst each facing down the barrel of messy separations<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a very sad and hard time for both of them right now as they grapple with everything so having each other to lean on has been something of a saving grace,\u201d an insider exclusively explains to Life & Style<\/em>. \u201cAs you can imagine things have been rocky in both their marriages for a while, this isn\u2019t something that\u2019s suddenly come on for either of them, so they\u2019ve needed friends to talk about this with.\u201d<\/p>\n The source shares that both Jessicas \u201chave plenty of support and confidants, but having someone that\u2019s going through it at the same time is especially helpful.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSimpson has always looked up to Alba, she thinks she\u2019s just amazing, so she really appreciated being able to go to her for advice,\u201d Life & Style<\/em>\u2019s insider continues of the \u201cWith You\u201d singer, 44. \u201cShe\u2019s still making her own mind up and making her own choices, but having Alba as a sounding board has been great. They live near each other so they can get together for walks and lunches and lately they\u2019ve been having some fun sleepovers too.\u201d<\/p>\n The insider dishes that the Honey<\/em> actress, 43, and Dukes of Hazzard<\/em> star aren\u2019t going to stay at home amid their divorces. In fact, they\u2019re going to \u201cdip their toes back in the social scene [and] you can expect some girls nights out, too.\u201d<\/p>\n Both Jessicas started 2025 off fresh by calling it quits on their respective marriages.<\/p>\n On January 8, TMZ<\/em> reported that Alba and estranged husband Cash Warren<\/strong> separated<\/a> and are planning to officially file for divorce after 16 years of marriage. The pair sparked split rumors one month prior when they were both spotted without their wedding rings on separate occasions.<\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019re being very honest about their feelings, and why it\u2019s the right time to move on. No one is placing blame; it\u2019s basically a matter of growing apart,\u201d a second insider told Life & Style<\/em><\/a> on January 10. \u201cAlba and Cash aren\u2019t bitter, they still like each other and plan on staying cordial.\u201d<\/p>\n The Fantastic Four<\/em> actress later confirmed the news<\/a> via Instagram and assured her fans that she and Cash, 46, ended their marriage with accepting hearts.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been on a journey of self realization and transformation for years \u2013 both as an individual and in partnership with Cash,\u201d Alba captioned the January 16 post. \u201cI\u2019m proud of how we\u2019ve grown in our marriage over the last 20 years and it\u2019s now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals.\u201d<\/p>\n Alba and Cash share three kids \u2014 daughter Honor, 16, daughter Haven, 13 and son Hayes, 7.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Simpson confirmed she and estranged husband Eric Johnson<\/strong> separated after 10 years of marriage<\/a> on January 13.<\/p>\n \u201cEric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,\u201d the former pop star told People<\/em> in a statement. \u201cOur children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Simpson and Eric, 45, share daughter Maxwell, 12, son Ace, 11, and daughter Birdie, 5.<\/p>\n Although the former couple has yet to file for divorce, the news of their rocky marriage didn\u2019t take fans by surprise. Near the end of 2024, the \u201cIrresistible\u201d singer made public appearances without her wedding ring on her finger. Her social media posts supported fan theories that she and Eric were headed for a divorce, and sources revealed to Life & Style<\/em> the marital issues they were experiencing that ultimately led to their split.<\/p>\n \u201cJessica and Eric have been butting heads and living separate lives for an extremely long time,\u201d a source close to the pair exclusively told Life & Style<\/em> in November 2024. \u201cThey have a ton of unresolved issues<\/a> in the marriage that have been simmering for years and now seem to be reaching a boiling point.\u201d<\/p>\n As for Simpson and Alba\u2019s friendship, it\u2019s seemingly been solid over the years. In fact, Simpson attended Alba\u2019s 41st birthday party in 2022 alongside sister Ashlee Simpson Ross<\/strong> and brother-in-law Evan Ross<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Jessica](\"https:\/\/www.lifeandstylemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/jess-eric.jpg?fit=400%2C601&quality=86&strip=all\")
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