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Jessica Simpson and Husband Eric Johnson Split After 10 Years of Marriage

13 January 2025 at 20:08

Jessica Simpson announced she and her husband, Eric Johnson, have called it quits after 10 years of marriage.

“Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” Simpson told Us Weekly in a statement on Monday, January 13.  “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.”

Simpson sparked split rumors in November 2024 while teasing new music. “Interviews in my Nashville music room where I unearthed my singular magic,” she wrote via Instagram. “This comeback is personal, it’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve 🎶 🎼 🤍🖤.”

Though she did not specify the hardships she went through, fans were quick to theorize that her comments were about her relationship with Johnson. “Is this j simp saying she’s single?” one user commented on the post, while another fan added: “Yep, called this a while ago. We love you. Stay strong.”

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson’s Relationship Timeline

Jessica’s sister, Ashlee Simpson, addressed the rumors while walking in Los Angeles with her husband, Evan Ross, that same day. When asked by TMZ whether it was “true” that Jessica and Johnson were calling it quits, she simply told the outlet: “No.”

Johnson added fuel to the fire when he was photographed walking around L.A. sans wedding ring later that month, per pics obtained by People.

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Amid the drama, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that the now-exes were “living separately.” A second insider added that they were “trying to figure out a separation without disrupting their kids’ lives as much as possible.” (The duo share kids Maxwell, 12, Ace, 11, and Birdie, 5.)

A third source noted that Jessica was “heartbroken” by the situation, stating, “[It was] not an easy decision for her.”

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Jessica was previously married to Nick Lachey from 2002 to 2006. She was first spotted with Johnson in 2010, the same year he split from his ex-wife, Keri D’Angelo. In November of that year, Us confirmed that Johnson popped the question to Jessica after six months of dating.

Prior to tying the knot in July 2014, the former couple became parents with the birth of Maxwell in May 2012, followed by Ace in June 2013. They completed their family of five with the birth of Birdie in March 2019.

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Johnson last appeared on Jessica’s social media in April, as she posted several Instagram pics from the family’s spring break trip to Cabo San Lucas and their Easter celebrations.

“2024 Spring Breakin’ with the fam was EPIC!” she wrote alongside Instagram snaps of their tropical vacation on April 8. “Thank you @tinasimpsonofficial for giving these kiddos memorable moments in Cabo that they will hold close to their precious hearts and cherish for a lifetime!”

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Josh Hall Goes Instagram Official With New GF Amid Christina Haack Divorce

13 January 2025 at 20:02
Josh Hall Has a New Girlfriend Following His Tumultuous Split From Christina Hall
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Josh Hall is now Instagram-official with Stephanie Gabrys amid his ongoing divorce with estranged wife, Christina Haack.

Hall took to his Instagram Stories on Monday, January 13, and shared a pic of himself with Gabrys sitting on his lap near a fire pit with mountains and a Christmas tree in the background. The couple smiled while sporting casual, cozy attire. 

“Happy 35th to this real life [angel],” Hall captioned the photo, adding an angel emoji and tagging Gabrys.

Earlier this month, a source exclusively revealed to Us Weekly that Hall, 44, had “met someone wonderful in Nashville, and they have been happily dating for some time.” The insider noted that while Josh “wasn’t trying to date,” he met someone who is a “perfect match.”

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The source added that Hall is “trying to live a more private life” since he “has no desire to be a celebrity” after he and Haack, 41, called it quits in July 2024 following two years of marriage. 

“He hasn’t made a show of the relationship, but it’s not a secret. Josh is just low-key,” the insider told Us. “He is very happy with his life and looking forward to 2025 and what’s on the horizon. This is the happiest he’s been in some time.”

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Joshua Hall and Stephanie Gabrys. Joshua Hall/Instagram

While Monday’s social media post marked their first time posing as a couple, the duo posted separate Instagram snapshots from Big Sur, California in September just days after Hall’s birthday. Gabrys also tagged Hall in a Story that showed off a beautiful floral bouquet. She added the message, “You don’t have to ask him if he loves you.”

On New Year’s Day, Hall reflected on how the previous year was “tough” for him but explained that he had grown as a person. 

Joshua Hall Reflects on 'Tough' 2024 Amid Christina Hall Divorce

“Sometimes the tough situations can change you. You end up becoming a different person. A better version of yourself. You learn things about yourself you didn’t know before,” he wrote via Instagram at the time. “It has opened my eyes to many things. Even though it was tough, I know that it taught me many lessons and for that I’m grateful. I always tell myself that God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers.”

Gabrys appeared in the comments section with a message of support.

“Proud of you and the strong, patient, hard working, generous and kind hearted man you are!” she replied. “2025 is going to be the best year yet! ❤.”

Hall and Haack are currently involved in a bitter divorce, with Haack hiring celebrity attorney Laura Wasser to assist in finalizing their split. While the exes are no longer together, their relationship is still in the spotlight as the premiere of the new HGTV series, The Flip Off, draws closer.

Christina Haack Reveals She and Ex Josh Hall Are Headed for Trial

Both Hall and Haack were supposed to star on the show alongside Haack’s ex-husband Tarek El Moussa and his current wife, Heather Rae El Moussa. While filming for the home improvement show began before their split, Hall was subsequently dropped from the project following news of their divorce. Us previously confirmed that The Flip Off was moving forward with Haack, Tarek and Heather. Hall will appear in three episodes of the series.

Earlier this month, HGTV released a first look at the series that teased Hall and Haack’s relationship highs and lows. After the clip dropped, Hall took to social media to slam the network.

“TFW you can’t get enough ratings with celebrity 🏠 designers so you manufactured drama with me, a nobody,” he wrote via his Instagram Story on Monday, January 6, apparently referring to a tense exchange between the exes in the series’ trailer. “@hgtv, you’ve changed.”

 

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