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The Negativity Surrounding Jessica Simpson's Recent "Today Show" Appearance Is Pretty Disgusting, And I'm Glad Some Fans Finally Called It Out
This article mentions substance abuse.
Fans are sharing their concerns for Jessica Simpson after seeing her on a recent talk show appearance.
On Wednesday, Jessica stopped by Jenna & Friends on the Today Show to discuss her most recent EP, Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1 — which happens to be her first musical project in 15 years — and the forthcoming follow up EP, Nashville Canyon, Pt. 2. She also gave fans a tease of what they can expect while performing new songs like "Blame Me" and "Fade."
Several clips from the interview were shared on the official Jenna & Friends social media accounts, with a few of them going viral for, unfortunately, all of the wrong reasons. In one video, the '90s/'00s pop star revealed the original sound for her album changed while going through her separation from her estranged husband Eric Johnson. The two called it quits after 10 years. They share three children together — two daughters, Maxwell "Maxi" Drew and Birdie Mae, and one son, Ace Knute.
Jessica Simpson was tagged as a collaborator on the Jenna & Friends clips, which means the posts would also show up on Jessica's feed, and all of the comments would be shared as well.
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While opening up about it, people claimed they noticed Jessica "slurring" her words and sounding "like Jennifer Coolidge."
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And it didn't take long for people to go after her physical appearance, accusing her of getting "too much" work done to her face, and going "overboard" with filler and botox.
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And despite Jessica celebrating seven years sober on Nov. 1, 2024, some commentators accused the singer of being under the influence, which they believed was the cause of her acting "different" on the show.
She has been very open about her sobriety journey and the work she's put in to get healthy: "There is so much stigma around the word alcoholism or the label of an alcoholic," Jessica wrote on Instagram in 2021 after celebrating four years clean. "The real work that needed to be done in my life was to actually accept failure, pain, brokenness, and self-sabotage. The drinking wasn't the issue. I was."
So, I can only imagine how damaging it might be to see harsh conclusions and statements accusing her of substance abuse. Many fans felt the same way, and rushed to defend Jessica from the hate and negativity she was receiving:
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I appreciate the people who stood up for her because anyone going through a healing journey, no matter what it is, knows that it's a one-day-at-a-time battle, meaning it's something they're intentionally working on every day. And I'm sure it would be hurtful to look to the comments thinking you're going to see fans talking about everything you had to say about your new music, only to find out your appearance and speech are the main topic of discussion.
Living in the public eye can't be easy, and she's been doing it since she was super young, so I wish people would learn to extend more grace to these individuals. Celebrity or not, she's still a human with feelings. At the end of the day, this is THE Jessica Simpson we're talking about — an icon of her time — so let's put some respect on her name!
I truly find it odd when people go out of their way to make disgusting comments about people for the world to see. Unless you're talking about a serial killer or something, I don't see any reason why someone would want to share negativity as a way to make themselves feel better about themselves.
On a lighter note, as you wait for the release of Nashville Canyon, P. 2, you can stream Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1 now!
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, you can call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) and find more resources here.
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