Jessica Simpson and ex-husband Eric Johnson are persevering with to remain amicable within the wake of their break up, spending the Thanksgiving vacation collectively.
Talking to TMZ on Friday, November 28, the singer, 45, confirmed Johnson was current at her household Thanksgiving celebrations. (Simpson and Johnson, 45, share three youngsters: Maxwell, 13, Ace, 12, and Birdie, 6.)
“We have been altogether yesterday over at my mother’s,” Simpson instructed the outlet.
When requested if that included Johnson, Simpson responded, “In fact. That’s my youngsters’ father.”
Simpson mentioned that “all their grandparents” have been additionally in attendance on the Thanksgiving occasion. She added, “Household first.”
The “Breadcrumbs” singer shared her tackle navigate coparenting following a breakup, emphasizing that respect for each other is essential.
“It doesn’t matter what, your child is half the opposite particular person, and [you should] at all times have respect in what you say round them to allow them to at all times have a great perspective on it,” she defined, including, “Unconditional love’s necessary.”
Simpson and Johnson introduced their break up in January after 10 years of marriage.
“Eric and I’ve been dwelling individually, navigating a painful scenario in our marriage,” Simpson instructed Us Weekly in an announcement on the time. “Our kids come first, and we’re specializing in what’s greatest for them. We’re grateful for all the love and help that has been coming our method, and admire privateness proper now as we work by means of this as a household.”
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson. (Photograph by John Shearer/Getty Photos for Jessica Simpson Assortment )
Nevertheless, the pair seem like transferring ahead in an amicable method. In August, they have been noticed boarding a Southwest Airways flight from Burbank to Las Vegas.
In the course of the flight, Simpson and Johnson have been snapped sitting in the identical row with a center seat left empty between them. Whereas their kids didn’t accompany them on the journey, the journey was nonetheless a household affair because the pair have been off to see Simpson’s sister Ashlee carry out in Vegas that very same weekend.
In February 2025, Simpson confirmed to Individuals that she and Johnson have been nonetheless on good phrases regardless of calling it quits.
“I don’t know why my coronary heart will get tossed round, however I’m one of many fortunate ones,” she instructed the outlet. “At the very least I’ve my kids and I nonetheless have Eric. He’s nonetheless very a lot part of my life and can at all times be.”
Simpson and Johnson met in Could 2010 and the previous NFL participant popped the query simply six months later. The pair tied the knot in July 2014 in entrance of family and friends in Montecito, California.
Since their separation, Simpson admitted she had her eye on youthful males within the relationship scene.
“I believe I’m into youthful males in the meanwhile,” she instructed Additional in October. “While you’re newly separated … I really feel like youthful guys kinda like the arrogance of an older girl, I’m discovering.”
The “Blame Me” singer added, “I’m having enjoyable!”
Simpson has additionally resurrected her music profession following her break up, releasing new music for the primary time in September after a 15-year hiatus.
