Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 8, 2025 · Entertainment

Jessica Simpson Unveils Hollywood Crushes After Divorce

Jessica Simpson named her Hollywood crushes while slowly reentering the dating scene following her split from Eric Johnson; seen on Sunday at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

Jessica Simpson Spills the Tea on Her Hollywood Crushes and Singles Life

The juicy details are finally out! After a nearly decade-long marriage, Jessica Simpson has officially entered the dating scene, and she's got her eyes on some of Tinseltown's hottest leading men.

The 45-year-old singer and actress made waves at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards when she revealed her top picks for People's Sexiest Man Alive. And let's just say, they're not exactly easy to get - or so we thought!

The singer, 45, who ended her nearly 10-year marriage earlier this year, revealed the actors she finds most attractive when asked who should be crowned People's Sexiest Man Alive; seen in 2015

First up is Charlie Hunnam, the hunky star of Sons of Anarchy fame. Simpson can't get enough of his rugged good looks and charming on-screen presence. But what she might not know is that Hunnam has been in a long-term relationship with artist Morgana McNelis since 2005.

Next on her list is James Franco, who's always managed to turn heads with his eccentric style and undeniable sex appeal. Simpson admits he's "always" sexy, but it looks like Franco's heart belongs to someone else - his girlfriend Izabel Pakzad has been by his side for seven years.

Last but certainly not least, Simpson gave a nod of approval to Fifty Shades of Grey heartthrob Jamie Dornan. But don't get too excited, ladies - Dornan is actually a married man, having tied the knot with Amelia Warner in 2013 and fathering three adorable daughters with her.

Her first choice was Charlie Hunnam, 45, best known for his role as Jackson 'Jax' Teller on Sons of Anarchy; pictured in 2020

So, what's behind Simpson's newfound interest in dating? Sources close to the singer claim she's been feeling "restless" since her split from husband Eric Johnson earlier this year. And who can blame her? The two were married for nearly a decade and share three beautiful kids together - Maxwell, Ace, and Birdie.

But it looks like Simpson is ready to put her feet back in the dating pool, and she's not afraid to speak her mind about what she's looking for in a partner. "My type of person is one of a kind," she revealed on The Today Show earlier this summer. "I don't have a look or anything... I just like for somebody to be individually, who they are. And exude confidence without the ego."

When asked if she'd consider being set up by friends or family members, Simpson gave a resounding "yes" - and even offered some cryptic advice on what her ideal match might be like. "It's hard to find, but I feel like it's out there," she mused.

Simpson then added James Franco (seen in 2024) to her list, calling him 'always' sexy

So, who will be Jessica's next lucky love? Will she finally get her hands on one of these Hollywood heartthrobs, or will she opt for someone a little more down-to-earth? Only time (and perhaps a well-placed tabloid or two) will tell!

In the meantime, Simpson has plenty to keep herself busy - including co-parenting with Johnson and keeping up with her latest business ventures. And if you're wondering how she's doing after the split, Simpson gave a hint in an Instagram post earlier this year: "My heart is so taken with this Man, I could hardly call it my own..."

It looks like Jessica Simpson has got the spotlight back on herself - and we can't wait to see what's next!

Her final pick was Fifty Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan; seen above in the 2015 erotic romantic drama

A Brief History of Jessica's High-Profile Romances

This isn't Simpson's first rodeo when it comes to high-profile romances. In fact, she's had her fair share of A-list relationships over the years.

One of her most famous beaus was none other than John Mayer - the two shared a passionate but tumultuous romance in 2006 that left fans and media outlets alike buzzing with excitement (and occasionally, concern).

Unfortunately, all three of Simpson's top picks are currently in relationships; Dornan pictured with his wife Amelia Warner in 2022

Before Mayer, Simpson was married to 98 Degrees heartthrob Nick Lachey from 2002 to 2006. Their relationship was documented on the reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, which ran from 2003 to 2005.

Of course, no conversation about Simpson's love life would be complete without mentioning her current husband Eric Johnson - a retired NFL tight end who she married in 2014 after four years of dating. The two share three adorable kids together and have been through ups and downs as any couple does.

But it looks like that chapter is now closed, and Simpson is ready to take on the world... or at least, the dating scene! Who's ready for some tabloid drama?

Simpson and Johnson announced their split on January 14, 2025 (seen in 2017)

The pair share three children: daughter Maxwell, 13, son Ace, 12 and daughter Birdie, six