Jessica Simpson and estranged husband move closer to divorce in feud over teen daughter’s future

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Jessica Simpson and her soon-to-be ex-husband, Eric Johnson, appear to be heading towards divorce, with sources indicating their relationship is increasingly strained.

The newest source of conflict is their 13-year-old daughter, Maxwell, and the question of whether she should be allowed to pursue fame like her mother.

After ten years of marriage, 45-year-old Simpson and her 46-year-old ex-husband, a former NFL player, separated last autumn amid rumors of infidelity. Initially, they decided to try counseling and take some time apart before making a final decision about divorce.

After a year of being separated, it seems their time apart hasn’t fixed their problems, and those close to them believe a divorce is likely coming soon.

According to a source at Daily Mail, Jessica was initially hopeful about getting help to reconcile with her family. However, after living independently for more than a year, she’s started to enjoy her newfound freedom.

Although they haven’t resolved the issues that led to their separation, another challenge has emerged: their oldest daughter’s desire to become an actress. This is yet another point of disagreement between them.

According to a source, Maxwell strongly resembles her mother and is the child most like Jessica. She really looks up to her mom and is eager to pursue a similar career path.

Simpson and Johnson have three children together: 13-year-old Maxwell, 12-year-old Ace, and 6-year-old Birdie Mae.

According to a source, ‘Maxi, as her mom calls her, is incredibly gifted.’ She enjoys singing and is very imaginative. She’s also been showing an interest in her mother’s work, watching her create clothing and jewelry designs.

Now that Jess has turned thirteen, she’s starting to explore the world of entertainment and is open to trying new things.

According to a source, Eric doesn’t want his children to pursue careers in Hollywood. He prefers they focus on school and athletics.

‘Max wants to do both,’ says the source. ‘She’s a good basketball player, and she loves to act. 

One of her teammates is North West, the 12-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. North has years of experience walking red carpets with her parents and recently even modeled in Paris Fashion Week. She’s now encouraging her friend to try acting.

‘Maxi and North play on the same basketball team coached by Max’s dad,’ says a friend of the girls. 

‘And they are close pals. Recently North also went to bat for Max’s mom.’

Radar Online says North asked her mother to give Jessica a role on her upcoming show, ‘All’s Fair,’ and Jessica was subsequently hired.

According to a source who spoke with Rob Shuter of Substack, Kim Kardashian approved the plan, and Jessica Simpson then spent eight hours having prosthetic makeup applied.

One of the show’s crew members praised the dynamic between the actress playing Marge Simpson and her daughter. They described the daughter enthusiastically supporting her mother on set, acting almost like a little producer – it was a really sweet sight.

As a favor, Simpson secured her daughter’s first job by pitching an idea to Chicken of the Sea Tuna for a commercial starring both her daughter and Max.

During her marriage to Nick Lachey and while they starred in the popular reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica (2003-2005), Jessica Simpson often seemed sweetly innocent and unaware of the world.

During a memorable moment, while enjoying a can of Chicken of the Sea tuna, she playfully asked Nick Lachey if it was chicken or fish – a question that quickly became iconic in pop culture.

Jess filmed a short video while eating Chicken of the Sea tuna, playfully asking her daughter if she was wondering whether it was tuna or chicken. Her daughter, Max, responded sarcastically, questioning how anyone could possibly confuse the two. Jess then quipped that her mother, however, might be confused.

‘It was a cute bit and Maxi’s TV debut. Now she’s been bitten by the acting bug,’ says the pal.

Honestly, it’s breaking my heart watching Simpson and Johnson. They’re not even trying to fix things, it feels like they’re just getting further and further away from each other. And then there’s Maxi… poor Maxi! They can’t even see eye-to-eye on what’s best for her career. It’s like they’re just…disconnected. I just wish they’d talk it out!

Speculation about a possible reunion started when they were seen sitting together on a flight from Burbank Airport in August.

After arriving in Las Vegas, Jessica Simpson and her partner were questioned about their relationship. Simpson avoided directly answering and said they were there to watch her sister, Ashlee Simpson, perform, as reported by TMZ. They hadn’t been seen with their children.

Despite rumors of getting back together, Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson appear to be moving on. They’ve listed their $18 million California home for sale and have reportedly each moved to separate homes in Nashville, allowing Simpson to focus on her music, according to a source for Daily Mail.

Nashville is currently a popular filming location, with many TV shows and movies in production. This creates numerous potential opportunities for both Jessica and Maxi.

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2025-11-13 19:42