In a surprising turn of events, pop star Jessica Simpson has sent her loyal fanbase into a frenzy with her latest social media post, leading many to speculate that she may have split from her husband of nearly a decade, former NFL player Eric Johnson.
On Monday, the “With You” songstress took to Instagram to tease her highly anticipated musical comeback, sharing a series of sultry photos of herself in her Nashville music room. But it was her caption that really caught the attention of her followers.
Simpson wrote, “Interviews in my Nashville music room unearthed my singular magic.” “This comeback is personal; it’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve.” The cryptic message immediately sparked breakup rumors, with fans quick to flood the comments section with their theories.
“Is this just saying she’s single?” One admirer wrote, while another replied, “I think her photos have been saying that for months.” Some eagle-eyed fans even noticed that Simpson has been noticeably absent from posting about her husband in recent months, with one pointing out that her recent Instagram posts have been missing her wedding ring.
“I think so because she stopped posting about him a while ago and none of her pictures ever have a wedding ring,” they observed. Another fan was more direct in their questioning, simply asking Simpson, “Are you talking about your husband?”
However, not everyone was convinced that the 44-year-old’s post was a sign of marital trouble. Some defended the mother of three, with one quipping, “I think it’s her saying she has new music coming out!” Another said they “can’t wait” to “witness this comeback!”
The speculation surrounding Simpson’s relationship status comes just months after she and Johnson, 45, squashed previous divorce rumors back in February. At that time, Simpson and Johnson, 45, went out for a Valentine’s Day dinner in Los Angeles, following split chatter sparked by Simpson’s solo photos taken on the romantic holiday.
The “Price of Beauty” alum has not directly addressed the latest round of breakup rumors, but she has been open about her music career struggles in the past. Simpson revealed that her label dropped her after the release of her 2008 album, “Do You Know?” in a July 2023 cover story with Bustle.
“‘You’ll never recoup the amount of money we’ve put into you,'” she recalled her label telling her. “I didn’t choose to have Scott Storch or all these producers who [cost] a million dollars a track.” I didn’t control those budgets. We were just yes-people. And in saying yes to everything, I lost it all.”
Simpson, who married Johnson in 2014, acknowledged that she has “not entertained at all” in recent years and expressed her surprise that her fans are still interested in what she has to offer. She expressed astonishment at her continued relevance and the curiosity she sparked in others. “Because I have not entertained. I have not entertained at all.”
With Simpson’s cryptic post and the subsequent fan speculation, it seems the “I Wanna Love You Forever” hitmaker is ready to make her long-awaited musical comeback. Her devoted supporters are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Jessica Simpson’s story, regardless of whether her comeback coincides with a personal “apology” or a new chapter in her personal life.