Jessica Simpsons Husband Was Still Married When They Met And Began Dating

Publish date: 2024-09-01

Any Jessica Simpson fan knows her tumultuous love life and that she finally found true love in her marriage. At least, that's what she seems to show to her fans on social media and whenever she and her hubby appear in public. Throughout her career, Jessica Simpson has experienced all sides of being a famous face and having her life on the plate publicly, but having her husband at her side seems to have alleviated some of the strain of fame.

As an "It Girl", Jessica Simpson was always in the spotlight. When she wasn’t, she still found ways to bring the attention back to her, either through her personal or professional life. Jessica Simpson is finally in a good place in her marriage with Eric Johnson, but the timing of their early relationship wasn't quite what fans may have expected.

Her Marriage To Eric Johnson Going Strong Throughout The Years

After countless unsuccessful relationships, Jessica Simpson found love in the arms of former NFL player, Eric Johnson. They tied the knot in 2014 after dating for about four years. Before they met and built the family they have now, Jessica Simpson’s love life was full of celebrities and headlines.

One of the most popular relationships she had was actually her marriage to Nick Lachey. Nick proposed to Jessica on a yacht in Hawaii during sunset, and after getting married, they started their own TV show Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica. The show was reportedly one of the reasons why they also got divorced.

For a while, though, the two were an A-list couple and had fans fawning all over them.

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Being one of America’s most well-known sweethearts, Jessica Simpson couldn’t have had a simple and private life. Her legacy is often compared to the one of Britney Spears due to the wrong portrayal by the media, her issues with drinking, and the many unsuccessful public relationships.

Unlike Britney Spears, she did not get her fame from singing, but more from being involved in different projects in the entertainment industry.

During her rise to fame, Jessica Simpson experienced all the good and bad sides of being an international celebrity. After the Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica ended, Jessica Simpson was in demand for many work opportunities. So, she built an impressive career in television as a result.

Eric Johnson Was Separated From His Wife When He Met Simpson

After the stormy road, Eric Johnson appeared and put things into place in Jessica Simpson’s life. When looking back on his career, Eric Johnson is a former NFL player who retired in 2008 from football.

He had other professional plans as he enrolled in a business school. Then, he met Jessica Simpson and gave up on his studies after two years.

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Eric Johnson met his future wife at a party at her house. After four years of dating, Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson tied the knot. Not too long after, they welcomed three children together, Birdie Mae, Maxwell Drew, and Ace Knute. Since then, they are going strong and not even headlines stand in their way of happiness.

Same as his current wife, Eric Johnson has been married before. When Jessica Simpson announced another pregnancy, people examined Eric Johnson’s life and possible secrets he might have.

Not truly a secret, but Eric Johnson was still legally married to his ex-wife Keri D’Angelo for about four years when he met Jessica Simpson. However, they were separate and in ongoing divorce proceedings.

It seems that Eric was free and clear to pursue Jessica when they met, even if the legal aspects of his former marriage weren't quite settled.

Even happily married, Jessica Simpson’s past relationship still brings her attention and money. After her memoir, Jessica Simpson still shares her past love stories with her audience on Instagram. Still, from being America’s sweetheart to becoming a successful businesswoman, Jessica Simpson has significantly transformed over the years.

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In her latest memoir, Jessica Simpson talks about the most profound experiences from her life, including her relationships and body issues. In her tell-all memoir, she discusses the pressure she felt throughout her career.

Not a stranger to controversy, Jessica Simpson revealed having dated an unnamed massive movie star when she and Nick Lachey took a break from their relationship.

Apparently, she grew up knowing this mystery man and was completely intrigued when “he was undressing” her with his eyes during J. Lo’s 2001 MTV VMAs after-party. Still, they briefly discussed later when meeting at a gym; however, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey were back together.

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They found each other after her divorce and continued to have an intimate relationship while the mystery man had a girlfriend. Not wanting to be “the call girl”, Jessica Simpson ended their relationship.

Eric Johnson, her current husband, reportedly knew about her hookup long before her memoir came out. However, he didn’t care and continues to cheer his wife’s achievements with every opportunity he gets on Instagram.

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