had an awkward reunion with ex Eric Johnson a year-and-a-half after their split.
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Jessica Simpsons Icy Reunion with Ex at Graduation
Jessica Simpson had an awkward reunion with ex Eric Johnson a year-and-a-half after their split.The 45-year-old songstress - who recently had a war of words wit...
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The 45-year-old songstress - who recently had a Nick Lachey - and 46-year-old former NFL player were both in attendance for their 12-year-old son Ace Knute's sixth grade graduation in LA.
Despite it being a celebratory occasion, it seemed to be rather frosty between the former couple as they barely interacted with Simpson trailing behind Johnson while walking to dinner at Japanese hibachi chain Benihana.
Also in attendance were the estranged couple's two other children - 14-year-old daughter Maxwell 'Maxi' Drew and seven-year-old daughter Birdie Mae - at the commencement event.
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Simpson's teenage daughter Maxi towered over her while 6 feet 3 Johnson held hands with their youngest child.
The Irresistible pop star has kept private about her relationship with her estranged husband since their split.
Jessica Simpson had an awkward reunion with ex Eric Johnson a year-and-a-half after their split as they celebrated 12-year-old son Ace Knute's sixth grade graduation in LA
The 45-year-old songstress walked alongside celebrant Ace (center) and eldest daughter Maxwell 'Maxi' Drew, 14
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Breakup rumors first swirled in November 2024 when she began teasing new music, writing on the internet, 'Interviews in my Nashville music room where I unearthed my singular magic.
Despite it being a celebratory occasion, it seemed to be rather frosty between the former couple as they barely interacted with Simpson trailing behind Johnson while walking to dinner at Japanese hibachi chain Benihana
Simpson's teenage daughter Maxi towered over her
Johnson did share a lighthearted moment with Simpson as he took a selfie with her
Jessica donned a red silk maxi dress with black platform heels
The Irresistible pop star has kept private about her relationship with her estranged husband since their split
Simpson announced her split from the former NFL star in January 2025 after 10 years of marriage
Two weeks ago, Simpson broke her silence on the matter by confirming to photographers at LAX that Lachey was telling the truth, according to PageSix.
However, the singer/actress insisted that it was not her fault that her kids and Johnson were stuck in economy for the over six-hour flight.
Simpson has moved on romantically as she has been seeing Nashville-based musician Thomas Eisenhood (pictured) since the beginning of this year, according to TMZ
Two weeks ago, Simpson broke her silence on on an awkward airplane interaction with ex husband Nick Lachey; the exes seen in 2005
'Everyone was very, very cordial, very respectful,' he said. He then added that Simpson's ex Johnson and their children were also on board, but seated in a different section of the plane.
'I believe her kids and her - I'm not familiar with where they stand at this point, but her husband? But they were all on the plane, but not with us,' Lachey said. 'It was honestly, it was fine!'
Cohen then pointed out that the children were placed in a 'separate class of service.'
'The kids were in a separate class of service?' Cohen clarified.
'Yes,' an uncomfortable-looking Lachey replied. 'Separate class of service.'
Following her first divorce, she was romantically
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