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Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson Break Up After 10 Years of Marriage
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson's life together had a little bit of everything.
Yet after months of speculation, Jessica confirmed Jan. 13 that their love story has come to an end after 10 years of marriage.
"Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage," Jessica told People in a Jan. 13 statement. "Our 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."
But while the former couple, who share daughter Maxwell, 12, son Ace, 11, and daughter Birdie, 5, are going their separate ways, throughout their almost 15 years together, the pair shared a number of beautiful moments together as a family.
From milestones such as the first day of school to family vacations and holidays, Jessica—who was previously married to Nick Lachey—often gave a glimpse into the family of five’s life together.
Take, for instance, Maxwell’s birthday in May 2023. Alongside a photo of the family smiling—save for Birdie, who was crying as she held aloft a piece of cake—Jessica quipped, “Can’t win them all.”
But there were still, in fact, many wins. As Jessica wrote in 2021 to commemorate 11 years with Eric, “11 hearts filled in every passing year with unconditional, passionate, inspired, fascinating, supportive, beautiful, tempting, ravishing, exquisite, sublime, marvelous, honest, happy, adored, ideal, incomparable, powerful, mesmERIC, LOVE.”
She continued, of the life they’ve built together, “Time goes by, the perfect children you gave me are growing older, but with you and I time does not exist for it only allows space to broaden...expanding beyond horizons just to love and be loved.”
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And just a year ago, for her now-estranged husband’s birthday, Jessica penned a sweet tribute.
"Eric turned 44 on Sept 15 and his family gave him all the love cells we have to celebrate his life," the 43-year-old wrote alongside her Sept. 19 post, which featured a picture with their three children. "My heart is so taken with this Man, I could hardly call it my own….We love youuuu."
And while Eric “ain’t an Instagram guy,” as Jessica noted in her birthday post for him, the former NFL player often featured on the “Irresistible” singer’s social media—until he didn’t.
Leading up to the news of their split, Eric hadn’t appeared on Jessica’s feed since April, when she chronicled the family’s spring break and shared a belated Easter photo dump.
It was an absence made all the more notable by Jessica’s other social activity, which had fans wondering whether the pair had gone their separate ways long before the news of their split.
In addition to chronicling weekends dedicated to “self-love,” Jessica shared a number of photos without her wedding ring, and, most recently, shared a cryptic note on love while preparing for the release of new music.
“Interviews in my Nashville music room where I unearthed my singular magic,” she captioned a Nov. 11 post. “This comeback is personal, it’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve.”
A bittersweet end for a couple who seemed to take each other’s breath away.
But to relive the family’s sweetest moments together before their split, keep reading.
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Birthday Dad
Jessica Simpson rang in husband Eric Johnson's 44th birthday with their kids—Maxwell Drew, Ace Knute and Birdie Mae—on Sept. 15, 2023.
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Nothing But Love
"My heart is so taken with this Man, I could hardly call it my own," the fashion designer wrote in her birthday tribute to Eric. "We love youuuu."
Valentine's Style
"Whole Lotta Love," Jessica wrote on Instagram as her daughter Birdie wore Claire's heart-shaped sunglasses on Valentine's Day.
Spring Break
The family of five enjoyed a fun-in-the-sun getaway—and shared the pics to prove it!—in April 2022.
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Easter Bunch
Jessica posted this selfie of herself with Eric and their kids on Easter Sunday 2021.
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Happy Birthday, Birdie
The family celebrates Birdie Mae's second birthday.
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Birdie Is 2!
Jessica and Eric appear with Birdie Mae at her second birthday party.
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Fans can certainly see a resemblance between these two.
Fun in the Sun
These ladies had a blast during the family's trip to Hawaii in 2019.
Johnson's Kiddos
"Besties for life," Jessica Simpson captioned this sweet snap of her oldest kids, Maxwell and Ace.
Sibling Screams
Summer calls for screaming with your baby sister, duh!
Birthday Bunch
On her seventh birthday, Maxwell ate cake for breakfast and the whole family joined in.
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Happy Easter
The family was decked out in their Sunday best for Easter 2019.
School Sibs
Private school uniforms never looked so cute!
Birdie's Nest
Jessica celebrated her future-daughter Birdie's baby shower in style with all the ladies in her life in January 2019.
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Merry Christmas
"Church ready #THEJOHNSONS," the singer wrote on her Instagram.
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Parrotdise
The "I Wanna Love You Forever" singer knows how to throw a good birthday party. On June 30, she posted a family pic from Ace's fifth birthday to Instagram writing, "Baseball and Parrots- a five-year-old's dream come true! #ACEKNUTE #5 #Parrotdise #GreenSox."
Minnie Mouse Moms
I May 2018, the Simpson ladies took their daughters to Disneyland and it was filled with "Minnie" memories.
Let it Go!
While in New York, the family of four went to see Frozen on Broadway and they were all smiles.
The Greatest Showgirl
For Maxwell's sixth birthday the family had a Greatest Showman themed bash and it looked amazing.
Pretty in Pink
The floral four smile for an Easter family portrait in color-coordinated pink suits and dresses. The singer and her little girl look absolutely adorable in their matching prints!
Lucky Duo
Jess's two cuties look festive in green and gold as they smile for an adorable St. Patrick's Day pic.
Country Halloween
No family does Halloween better than the Simpson-Johnson fam.
Totally Tropical
The tropical crew huddle together in a photo from Ace's Moana-themed fourth birthday party, complete with two actors playing Moana and Maui from the popular film in July 2017.
Maxwell's Mermaids
Mermaid magic was the theme of Maxwell's fifth birthday...can you tell?
Fabulous Photoshoot
The fashion mogul goes behind-the-scenes to sneak a snap of her kids looking picture-perfect for their school photos.
Halloween Crew
Sandy and Danny had a lot to handle with their parrot and octopus kids on Halloween in 2016.
Excited Explorers
Jess blows a kiss to the camera as her little explorers pose with their mouths wide open during a family getaway. We can't get enough of these travel buddies!
Adorable Aviators
The two mini-Simpsons cheese at the foot of an airplane with their Toy Story Woody doll. Mama Simpson posted a pic of the duo to Instagram writing, "Up Up and Away #maxidrew #aceknute."
Cute Cuddles
The sibling lookalikes show off their pearly smiles as they hold each other in a tight hug. Jess shared the sibling love on Instagram, writing, "Brown-eyed man and blue-eyed lady #aceknute #maxidrew #siblinglove."
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