Jessica Simpson and her husband Eric Johnson have split after ten years of marriage.
The singer, 44, revealed she and the former NFL player, 45, ‘have been living separately’ as they navigate ‘a painful situation in our marriage’ in a statement to ET.
‘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,’ she also shared with People.
The pair share three children: daughter Maxwell, 12, son Ace, 11, and daughter Birdie, five.
The couple tied the knot back in 2014 after four years of dating.
It comes after Simpson was spotted sans wedding ring once again in December, adding fuel to the rumors that her decade-long marriage to Johnson was on the rocks.
The couple hasn’t been spotted together since Birdie’s kindergarten graduation back on June 7, and Jessica’s Instagram has been conspicuously Eric-free since their Easter celebration on April 9.
Jessica also raised eyebrows by failing to give Eric a birthday shout-out on his 45th birthday on September 10, further igniting rumors of a marital rift.
Adding fuel to the fire, the former NFL star has also been spotted without his wedding ring in recent outings.
Jessica fueled the chatter with a cryptic social media post on November 11 that appeared to throw shade at someone close to her.
‘Interviews in my Nashville music room where I unearthed my singular magic,’ began the singer in her caption.
‘This comeback is personal, it’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve.’
Her quote raised eyebrows as followers tried to guess who made her put up with ‘everything I did not deserve.’
Reports of tension in the couple’s marriage have been circulating, with Life & Style claiming that Eric has grown weary of Jessica’s ‘crazy mood swings.’
‘Jessica feels like their marriage has lost its romance. Everyone’s wondering how long they can go on like this,’ the publication reported, citing an insider.
The outlet further alleged, ‘Eric has been doing his own thing for longer than anyone seems to know. He’s been very vocal about how difficult it is to live with someone so obsessed with surgery and so detached from reality most of the time.’
In November it was reported the pair were living apart and ‘trying’ to come to terms.
Simpson’s sister Ashlee seemed to deny any knowledge of a rift between the clothing designer and the athlete, but a source told US Weekly the pair are ‘trying to figure out a separation without disrupting their kids’ lives as much as possible.’
Another source told the outlet the Come On Over singer is ‘heartbroken,’ adding, ‘[It was] not an easy decision for her.’
