{"id":212732,"date":"2025-12-23T14:10:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/23\/where-jessica-simpson-eric-johnson-stand-1-year-after-split-excl\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T14:10:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:10:44","slug":"where-jessica-simpson-eric-johnson-stand-1-year-after-split-excl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/23\/where-jessica-simpson-eric-johnson-stand-1-year-after-split-excl\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Jessica Simpson, Eric Johnson Stand 1 Year After Split (Excl)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/jessica-simpson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jessica Simpson<\/strong><\/a> and her estranged husband, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/eric-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Eric Johnson<\/strong><\/a>, are on good terms one year after their split.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey\u2019re not considering getting back together, but they have love and respect for each other,\u201d a source exclusively tells <em>Us Weekly<\/em>, shooting down a recent report that the former couple are working toward reconciling their romance.<\/p>\n<p>The insider explains that Simpson, 45, and Johnson, 46, \u201care in no rush to file for divorce,\u201d as they are \u201cfocusing on their kids right now and will always put them first.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The pair, who wed in July 2014, share three children: daughters Maxwell, 13, and Birdie, 6, and son Ace, 12.<\/p>\n<p>Simpson announced in January that she and Johnson were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/jessica-simpson-and-husband-eric-johnson-split-after-10-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cliving separately\u201d<\/a> while \u201cnavigating a painful situation\u201d in their 10-year marriage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them,\u201d she added in a statement to <em>Us<\/em> at the time. \u201cWe 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<p>Since then, Simpson has staged a musical comeback, releasing a two-part EP titled <em>Nashville Canyon<\/em> that featured songs about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/jessica-simpson-hints-eric-johnson-cheated-in-new-song-leave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cunholy matrimony\u201d<\/a> (\u201cLeave\u201d) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/jessica-simpson-hints-at-eric-johnsons-empty-promises-in-fade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cempty\u201d promises<\/a> (\u201cFade\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>Despite the emotional lyrics hinting at their marital breakdown, Simpson and Johnson have continued to put on a united front, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/jessica-simpson-eric-johnson-not-back-together-despite-reunion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">attending her sister <strong>Ashlee Simpson<\/strong>\u2018s Las Vegas residency kickoff<\/a> in August and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-moms\/news\/jessica-simpson-spent-thanksgiving-with-ex-eric-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spending Thanksgiving together<\/a> in November. The source tells <em>Us<\/em> that the duo also plan to celebrate Christmas as a family at Jessica\u2019s mom <strong>Tina Simpson<\/strong>\u2018s home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/pictures\/jessicas-many-men-201048\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"00\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/pictures\/jessicas-many-men-201048\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"00\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">Jessica Simpson\u2018s Dating History<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tJessica&#8217;s juicy flings, rumored beaus, and serious boyfriends! See which guys were lucky enough to date Simpson through the years &#8212; including ex-husband Nick Lachey, John Mayer, Tony Romo, and former NFL player Eric Johnson.\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A big part of Jessica\u2019s healing journey while separated from Johnson was her return to the stage after a 15-year hiatus, according to the source.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe loved performing these last couple months and being up close and personal with her fans,\u201d the insider says, adding that Jessica also \u201cloved that fans connected to her new songs and can\u2019t wait for more performances in 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although Jessica is open to dating again (she told <em>Extra<\/em> in October that she is \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/jessica-simpson-dating-younger-men-after-eric-johnson-split\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">into younger men<\/a> at the moment\u201d), the source shares with <em>Us<\/em> that the \u201cWith You\u201d singer and Johnson \u201care both still single and living separately.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Us Weekly<\/em> has reached out to Jessica\u2019s rep for comment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"news-block\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form  \">\n<div class=\"newsletter-signup__success\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<h3>Thank You!<\/h3>\n<p>You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/pictures\/jessica-simpson-through-the-years-music-reality-tv-motherhood\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"00\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jessica-Simpson-Through-the-Years-From-Music-and-Newlyweds-to-Businesswoman-and-Mom.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C1998px%2C1131px&amp;resize=400%2C225&amp;quality=40&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 770px) calc(100vw - 6em), 200px\" alt=\"Jessica Simpson Through the Years From Music and Newlyweds to Businesswoman and Mom\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-fallback-img=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jessica-Simpson-Through-the-Years-From-Music-and-Newlyweds-to-Businesswoman-and-Mom.jpg?quality=55&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/pictures\/jessica-simpson-through-the-years-music-reality-tv-motherhood\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"00\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">Jessica Simpson Through the Years<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tJessica Simpson has come a long way since introducing herself to the world as a young singer with memorable pipes. Simpson made her mark with songs such as \u201cI Wanna Love You Forever, \u201cIrresistible,\u201d \u201cWith You\u201d and \u201cTake My Breath Away\u201d at the turn of the century. After marrying longtime boyfriend Nick Lachey in October [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Prior to Johnson, Jessica was married to her <em>Newlyweds<\/em> costar <strong>Nick Lachey<\/strong> from October 2002 to June 2006. She also famously dated <strong>John Mayer<\/strong> and <strong>Tony Romo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can handle so much,\u201d she told <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jessica-simpson-reveals-where-things-stand-today-with-husband-eric-johnson-after-announcing-separation-exclusive-11681692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>People<\/em><\/a> in February about going through heartbreak. \u201cMaybe I\u2019m just meant to love a lot of people in my life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jessica continued, \u201cI don\u2019t know why my heart gets tossed around, but I\u2019m one of the lucky ones. At least I have my children, and I still have Eric. He\u2019s still very much a part of my life and will always be.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/where-jessica-simpson-eric-johnson-stand-1-year-after-split-excl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jessica Simpson and her estranged husband, Eric Johnson, are on good terms one year after their split. \u201cThey\u2019re not considering getting back together, but they have love and respect for each other,\u201d a source exclusively tells Us Weekly, shooting down a recent report that the former couple are working toward reconciling their romance. 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