Jessica Simpson Divorce Rumors Reignite as Husband Is Spotted Without His Wedding Ring
While we can’t say for certain that Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson are headed to divorce court, there are plenty of clues that things are rocky between the pair. Over the last several months, fans of the songstress have raised concerns about the state of her marriage. Simpson has been seen without her wedding ring multiple times in recent months, and now Johnson has stepped out without the telling piece of jewelry.
Eric Johnson was spotted out and about without his wedding ring
Eric Johnson was spotted out and about in Los Angeles today. TMZ caught up with the former NFL wide receiver while he was strolling the street. While no conversation was had, Johnson wasn’t trying to hide his hands. They were suspiciously bare. The former 49er typically wears a wedding band, so the lack of adornment seems telling.
Johnson showing up in public sans his wedding ring wouldn’t be the smoking gun it seems to be if it weren’t for the behavior of Simpson’s friends. Just days before the publication snagged Johnson without his ring on, TMZ reported Simpson’s associates have been shopping for a divorce lawyer for her. According to the outlet, members of Simpson’s team have contacted at least two divorce lawyers based in Los Angeles to set up potential meetings. It’s unclear if any of those meetings have happened, though.
Social media clues also point to a split
Johnson’s recent outing without his wedding ring is far from the first hint that everything was not right in his marriage to Simpson. In September, Simpson started split rumors when she posted a back-to-school photo shoot with her three kids. While she hopped in on the picture fun, Johnson was seemingly nowhere to be found. A deep dive into her Instagram musings indicates she and Johnson aren’t spending much time together. He hasn’t appeared on her feed in months. She never responded to speculation.
A few months later, she once again sparked rumors when she took to social media to insist she was launching a music comeback and that this one was “personal.” In the post, she said she wanted to apologize to herself for putting up with everything she didn’t deserve. Simpson could have been referencing how the music industry treated young female singers when she was first coming up. Still, some followers believe Simpson was talking about her marriage.
Eric Johnson and Jessica Simpson have both been married before
We’ll have to wait and see if an actual divorce announcement comes through, but it’s not looking promising for Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson. The duo have opted to live a mostly private life as a couple since their 2014 wedding. Still, there is enough information about the couple to note something seems out of the ordinary.
This is Simpson’s second marriage. The former teen star was first married to Nick Lachey. The duo were married from 2002 to 2006 and aired their dysfunctional union on reality TV. Johnson was also married before linking up with Simpson. He was married to a stylist named Keri Johnson. The marriage ended in 2010, but it’s unclear when they tied the knot.
