Jessica Simpson is making it clear that, whether the world is ready or not, she is about to reveal the truth about her not-so-shocking divorce from former NFL player Eric Johnson in a very public way.
For almost a year, rumors have been running wild that Jessica Simpson and her husband of 10 years were heading to divorce court. The writing was on the wall for all to see.
The fashion mogul stopped posting pictures of her spouse on social media. Instead of sending Eric Johnson a birthday message, she humiliated him by posting a lengthy social media message about the people who hurt and disrespected her.
Additionally, Jessica Simpson made several public appearances without her wedding band. Reports also claimed that Simpson and Johnson lived separate lives, only meeting for co-parenting needs.
The pair stopped beating around the bush this week and confirmed the sad news. In a statement, the former couple revealed they had been going through a painful situation that led to their permanent split.
Surprisingly, Simpson is stepping beyond the neutral statement to share her side of the breakup. Jessica Simpson has a close source who spoke to PEOPLE to explain what happened in the marriage.
According to a family friend, Simpson and Johnson had been dealing with marital problems for a long time, which created a great divide between them.
The person stated: “Jess and Eric had trust issues. They were no longer on the same page, which drove a wedge between them.”
The source claimed that the businesswoman and singer felt like she was suffocating. “Their marital issues have felt suffocating for a while. She needs to move on for her well-being.”
Jessica Simpson revealed the news of the separation in a statement to PEOPLE that read: “Eric and I are separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage. Our children come first; we focus on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support coming our way, and we appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.”
After four years of dating, Simpson and the former athlete wed in 2014 and share three children: Maxwell “Maxi” Drew, 12, Ace Knute, 11, and Birdie Mae, 5.
The impact of the divorce on these young lives is a matter of concern for the parents.
