Jessica Simpson’s husband, Eric Johnson, has sparked divorce rumors after being photographed without his wedding ring during a walk with his parents in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The former NFL player, 45, kept a low profile in a hoodie, jeans, and sunglasses but was noticeably ringless, adding fuel to speculation about trouble in their nearly decade-long marriage. This comes amid reports that the couple has stopped attending their children’s school events together, with Johnson reportedly attending solo in recent months.
The rumors intensified earlier this week when Simpson, 44, shared a cryptic Instagram post referencing a personal comeback.
“This comeback is personal, it’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve,” she wrote, leading fans to speculate about her relationship status. However, her sister, Ashlee Simpson, denied the rumors when asked by paparazzi, bluntly replying, “No.”
Jessica has also been spotted without her wedding ring in recent months, though the couple celebrated Valentine’s Day together in February and she publicly praised Johnson on his birthday in September. The pair, who married in 2014 and share three children, have yet to address the rumors directly. Fans remain divided, with some seeing signs of a split while others suggest the posts and sightings could be unrelated to their marriage.
