Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 30, 2025 · Entertainment

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson: Love, Tension, or Just Family Support at Ashlee's Concert?

Jessica Simpson showed that her reunion with her estranged husband Eric Johnson wasn't a passing thing when they were spotted again at a concert on Friday night; pictured in 2018 in NYC

SHOCKING REUNION! Jessica Simpson and Estranged Husband Eric Johnson Spotted Together Again

In a stunning turn of events, Jessica Simpson and her estranged husband Eric Johnson were spotted together at a concert in Las Vegas on Friday night, leaving fans wondering if the two are back together after their highly publicized split.

The 45-year-old actress and singer was supporting her younger sister Ashlee's performance at Voltaire in The Venetian Resort, but what caught everyone's attention was Eric's presence by her side. Despite looking like they were still in a tense situation just hours earlier on a flight from Burbank to Las Vegas, the former couple seemed almost inseparable once the concert began.

The Dukes Of Hazzard actress, 45, was spotted with her estranged husband, 45, by fans in the crowd as she supported her younger sister Ashlee Simpson at her concert at the club Voltaire in Las Vegas' Venetian Resort; Ashlee Simpson is pictured at Friday night's concert

The Tense Flight

Earlier that day, Jessica and Eric were seen departing from Burbank on a Southwest Airlines jet, but it was clear that things weren't exactly smooth sailing between them. According to eyewitnesses, they chose to sit with an empty seat between them, sparking speculation about their relationship status. When asked by paparazzi at the airport if they had gotten back together, both Jessica and Eric remained tight-lipped.

The Concert

In videos showing Jessica and Eric, she can be seen speaking to an older woman, while her ex stands next to her and chats up another woman. They look more at ease than on the flight over

Fast forward to the concert, where Jessica was beaming as she watched her sister perform. Eric, however, looked a bit more reserved, but still seemed to be enjoying himself. Fan videos obtained by TMZ revealed that the two were seen chatting with friends together towards the back of the crowd, and at one point, Eric even followed Jessica when she walked away from him.

No PDAs, But Still Close

While there was no obvious public display of affection (PDA) between the two, they still seemed to be in a relatively comfortable space around each other. One TikTok video showed Ashlee singing on stage while her husband Evan Ross got a sweet kiss from Jessica - but Eric wasn't far behind, bobbing his head to the music and sporting his Georgia Institute of Technology baseball cap.

However, videos from the club don't show any PDA between the two, who keep a respectable distance even when they're standing near each other

A Glimpse of Tension

Despite their relaxed demeanor at the concert, fans couldn't help but notice the tension between them on that flight earlier in the day. Jessica was seen speaking to an older woman while Eric chatted up another woman, but it seemed like they were both trying to make a statement about their relationship.

The Question on Everyone's Mind

At one point, Ashlee invited her husband Evan ross on stage for a kiss as Jessica and their mom Tina Ann Simpson watched at the front of the crowd with no Eric in sight

So, what does this mean for the future of Jessica and Eric's relationship? While neither has filed official divorce papers yet, insiders say that they are "getting along well" and have decided to co-parent despite the drama. However, it seems like there's still a possibility that they might reconcile.

Jessica's Take on Dating

In an interview last month, Jessica revealed that she's not ready to jump back into the dating pool just yet. When asked if she was open to being set up by friends or joining online dating sites, she replied, "I would love for a friend to set me up. Are you kidding me?"

But a camera pan revealed that he was just a few people away from his estranged wife and was bobbing his head to the music

The Drama

Their split has been filled with drama and scandal, including cheating rumors and even a song about Eric's alleged infidelity. Jessica's latest single, Leave, is a scathing takedown of her ex-husband, with lyrics like "Giving her what you gave to me / Now the well that you drank from is empty" leaving no doubt about how she feels.

The Road Ahead

Despite the apparent awkwardness between the two on the flight to Vegas, they appeared to be almost tethered to each other at the show, as Eric was seen stopping his conversation and following Jessica after she started to walk to another part of the club at the end of the clip

As fans continue to speculate about their relationship status, one thing's for sure: Jessica and Eric are still navigating their new reality together. With their children involved and both parties trying to co-parent effectively, it'll be interesting to see what the future holds for this high-profile couple.

Sources:

  • TheScholarlyNote.com
  • USWeekly

Earlier, the two were spotted on a Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank to Vegas. They sat in the same row with an empty seat between themselves; pictured in 2014 in LA

Fans wondered if the two could have possibly reconciled due to the flight together and the subsequent concert they attended; pictured in 2020 in Hollywood

Notably, their three children didn't appear to have joined them on the flight or at the concert at the Venetian Resort; pictured in 2016 in NYC

Simpson has since hinted at infidelity on Johnson's part in her fiery comeback track Leave; pictured May 2017

In early April, the I Wanna Love You Forever singer, 44, and the former NFL star, 45, were spotted reuniting with their daughters Maxwell, 12, and Birdie, five, and son Ace, 11 ¿ along with what looked like Eric¿s parents ¿ signaling the two are working to co-parent despite the drama; (seen in 2020)

¿They are getting along well and everyone seems to be very happy,¿ the insider shared with USWeekly last month

Despite the fact that neither has filed official divorce papers yet, the source made one thing clear: 'Right now there is no talk of getting back together,' (seen in 2016)