Jessica Simpson And Eric Johnson separated after a decade of marriage.
Jessica told PEOPLE … “Eric and I have been living apart and dealing with a painful situation in our marriage. Our children come first and we focus on what is best for them. We are grateful for all the love and support that has been shown to us. “We value privacy right now as we work through this as a family.”
The couple first got together in 2010 and got engaged that same year. It took a while, but in 2014 JS and EJ finally got married… and since then they have had three children together… 12 years old Maxwell11 years old As and 5 years old Birdie.
Jessica was known to be married to Nick Lachey in the early 2000s, but separated in 2006. Eric was now married to Keri D'Angelo Mid to late 2000s.
The split comes amid speculation about the couple's relationship status… given that both Jessica and Eric were spotted out and about without their wedding rings.
Not to mention, Jessica announced a “comeback” in November – which she said was “an apology to myself for putting up with everything I didn't deserve.”
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Following the social media activity that caused a stir, sources told TMZ that someone in Jessica's circle contacted a divorce lawyer in Los Angeles – and allegedly said the singer was unhappy with her marriage. However, we were informed that Jessica had not yet contacted the lawyer at this time.
The relationship update comes nearly a year after Jessica noted that she's been spending a lot of time outside of LA — where her family lives — as she's been recording new music in Nashville… and has been splitting her time between here and there lately. She told People that while working in Tennessee, Johnson was often here in Los Angeles with her children.
Another element that could play a role here is Jessica's personal health – also dramatic Weight gain and loss over the last few years…not to mention she's been sober for 7 years now.