Jessica Simpson and ex-husband Eric Johnson are continuing to stay amicable in the wake of their split, spending the Thanksgiving holiday together.
Speaking to TMZ on Friday, November 28, the singer, 45, confirmed Johnson was present at her family Thanksgiving celebrations. (Simpson and Johnson, 45, share three kids: Maxwell, 13, Ace, 12, and Birdie, 6.)
“We were altogether yesterday over at my mom’s,” Simpson told the outlet.
When asked if that included Johnson, Simpson responded, “Of course. That’s my kids’ father.”
Simpson said that “all their grandparents” were also in attendance at the Thanksgiving event. She added, “Family first.”
The “Breadcrumbs” singer shared her take on how to navigate coparenting following a breakup, emphasizing that respect for one another is crucial.
“No matter what, your kid is half the other person, and [you should] always have respect in what you say around them so they can always have a good perspective on it,” she explained, adding, “Unconditional love’s important.”
Simpson and Johnson announced their split in January after 10 years of marriage.
“Eric and I have been living separately, navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” Simpson told Us Weekly in a statement at the time. “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 Simpson and Eric Johnson. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for Jessica Simpson Collection )
However, the pair appear to be moving forward in an amicable way. In August, they were spotted boarding a Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank to Las Vegas.
During the flight, Simpson and Johnson were snapped sitting in the same row with a middle seat left empty between them. While their children did not accompany them on the trip, the journey was still a family affair as the pair were off to see Simpson’s sister Ashlee perform in Vegas that same weekend.
In February 2025, Simpson confirmed to People that she and Johnson were still on good terms despite calling it quits.
“I don’t know why my heart gets tossed around, but I’m one of the lucky ones,” she told the outlet. “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.”
Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson‘s separation didn’t come as a shock to some fans. Simpson, 44, confirmed their decision to part ways in a statement on Monday, January 13, which read, “Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage. Our children come first, and we are focusing […]
Simpson and Johnson met in May 2010 and the former NFL player popped the question just six months later. The pair tied the knot in July 2014 in front of friends and family in Montecito, California.
Since their separation, Simpson admitted she had her eye on younger men in the dating scene.
“I think I’m into younger men at the moment,” she told Extra in October. “When you’re newly separated … I feel like younger guys kinda like the confidence of an older woman, I’m discovering.”
The “Blame Me” singer added, “I am having fun!”
Simpson has also resurrected her music career following her split, releasing new music for the first time in September after a 15-year hiatus.
