Jessica Simpson Revealed Where She Stands With Ex Eric Johnson After Their Separation
Jessica Simpson is starting a new chapter.
In anticipation of the release of her new single "Use My Heart Against Me" from her EP Nashville Canyon, Jessica opened up about her relationship with Eric Johnson following their separation.
After 10 years of marriage, Jessica told People earlier this year that they had been "living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage."
The singer and former NFL player began dating in 2010 and were married four years later. They share three children, Maxwell "Maxi" Drew, 12, Ace Knute, 11, and Birdie Mae, 5.
"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," Jessica told People back in January.
On Feb. 19, Jessica shared with People how creating music in Nashville has helped her process the separation and rediscover her voice. "I've grown up so much. I can handle so much," she told the publication. "Maybe I'm just meant to love a lot of people in my life."
Regarding her relationship with Eric after their separation, Jessica remains optimistic. "I don't know why my heart gets tossed around but I'm one of the lucky ones," Jessica recollected. "At least I have my children and I still have Eric. He's still very much a part of my life and will always be."
According to People, Jessica and Eric continue to co-parent their three kids while she's creating her EP, which is described as "five soul and rockabilly infused songs."
"Discovering this music is something I did on my own," she added. "Thank God I had Nashville, it was just a way of me owning myself and declaring it."
From her pop music, like her second studio album Irresistible (2001), to the country sound of her sixth Do You Know (2008), Jessica's been in the game for a minute; she's come a very long way. "I am a woman now and I can do what I want and to have freedom in music — I think that's what you're going to feel in Nashville Canyon."
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