Miserable Moments: Jessica Simpson Reunites with Eric Johnson at Daughter's Graduation
EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Simpson's Marriage Drama Continues - Estranged Husband Eric Johnson by Her Side at Daughter's Graduation
In a telling sign that her marriage is far from over, pop star Jessica Simpson was spotted looking downcast and tense as she reunited with estranged husband Eric Johnson to celebrate their daughter Maxwell's graduation in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. The 44-year-old singer and the 45-year-old former NFL player, who have been living separately for months, seemed to be marking the milestone with a low-key family dinner at a local restaurant.
As they arrived and left the venue, Eric remained courteous, opening the door for Jessica as he has done in the past. However, their body language told a different story - Jessica's arms were crossed, and she managed only a faint smile as the couple's three children waited nearby outside the restaurant. The kids, Maxwell (12), Ace (11), and Birdie (6), looked excited to be celebrating this important milestone with their parents.
The drama surrounding the Simpson-Johnson marriage has been unfolding for months, with Jessica publicly announcing her separation from Eric in January after a decade of marriage. In a shocking move, she released a song called "Leave" in March that appeared to hint at infidelity on Eric's part, sparking speculation that cheating may have played a role in the split.
The lyrics of "Leave" are scathing, with Jessica seemingly addressing Eric directly and accusing him of stepping out on her. The song's chorus reads: 'What we had was magic/Now you've made it tragic/Giving her what you gave to me/Now the well that you drank from is empty.' She also sings about how Eric thinks about another woman while having sex with her, stating she'd 'rather die than let you be inside me with her on your mind.'
Sources close to the family have revealed that Jessica and Eric had a heated confrontation just before their marriage officially crumbled. In an interview earlier this year, Jessica hinted at the drama that unfolded in their relationship, saying: "I was out in Nashville and I had my heart wide open, I was in a very intuitive state and I had asked some very personal questions on the home front and I found out that my world had been turned upside down and that life was now very different."
It's clear that Jessica has moved on from her marriage and is focusing on her music career. She launched a musical comeback in March with "Leave" and has since released several other singles, including "Merry Christmas to All" and "Forever." Her children have been a big source of inspiration for her new music, and she's said to be thrilled that they're finally getting to experience her performing live.
In an interview with Bustle earlier this year, Jessica opened up about how her kids inspired her to return to performing. She said: "I'm doing this as a mother now, as a wife. I was a wife last time, but this is a very different marriage." The actress added that her children have "never seen" her perform live, and she's excited for them to experience the magic of her music.
The drama surrounding Jessica's marriage isn't over yet - there are rumors circulating that Eric may be moving on from their relationship. In August, he was spotted on a solo vacation in Costa Rica, sparking speculation that he's trying to move on from his marriage. However, sources close to the family have denied these claims, saying that Eric and Jessica are still working through their issues.
As for Jessica, she's been keeping busy with her music career and has even been open about her sobriety journey. In August, she responded to an online troll who told her to stop drinking by revealing that she hasn't had a drink since October 2017. She wrote: "I haven't wanted or touched alcohol since October 2017 and it has been the best decision I've made for myself and for my family."
Despite all the drama surrounding their marriage, Jessica and Eric seem to be putting on a united front for the sake of their children. As they navigated the restaurant on Wednesday night, it was clear that this is a couple who are still very much in love - but struggling to make their marriage work.
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