Ashlee Simpson says Jessica Simpson is behind “the best spirit”

Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson
Jesse Grant/Getty Images from the Janie FundAshlee Simpson Excited by her sister Jessica SimpsonHer next career step in breaking up with her estranged husband Eric Johnson.
“I just had her interview today. Her music is here, it’s so exciting.” Ashlee, 40, told exclusively US Weekly exist Jason felt it‘ Hollywood Virgin Book launch party in West Hollywood on Wednesday, February 5. “I’m proud of her.”
Ashlee went on to point out that Jessica, 44, was in the “best, best spirit” state after announcing her separation from Johnson for a month. “We are strong little ladies, you know, I think life is a cool thing, always growing up and finding yourself, no matter where that should be,” Ashley said.
Jessica previously teased her upcoming music in an Instagram post in November 2024 as speculations about her marital status have emerged. “A interview at the Nashville Music Room where I discovered strange magic,” she wrote at the time. “This comeback is personal, and it’s my own apology because he endured everything I shouldn’t have.”
In the same month, a source specifically told us The 45-year-old Jessica and Johnson “live separately” while the two “try to find a separation.” According to a second insider, both also plan to “vacation with the kids.” (Exes married in 2014 and shared Kids Maxwell of 12, Ace, 11 and Birdie, 5).
In December 2024, Jessica called her new music “the soundtrack of my soul” via Instagram. A month later, she officially announced her split.

Eric Johnson and Jessica Simpson
Jon Kopaloff/Movie MagazineShe told us In a statement on January 13. “Our children are first and we focus on what suits them best. We appreciate all our love and support and appreciate privacy now as we work as a family.”
The third source of information us Last month, “the trust issue arising from the breakdown of the marriage” added: “She was sad [about the split] But knowing she has to make a difficult decision. ”
Jessica us. “They have enough back and forth and ups and downs. They want something different.”
Just like Jessica I am me. “I’ve been amusing new music. I think there’s a place here, there’s a place here,” she told us At Wednesday’s book launch party, the party benefited from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. “I think now, it’s going to be a moment. I’m on the fence. I’ve been thinking, maybe I want to do more drama, so I’m thinking about that.”

Ashlee Simpson attended the release party for a book, The Hollywood Virgin, published by Los Angeles Magazine on February 5, 2025 in the Abbey in West Hollywood, California.
Michael Tullberg/Getty ImagesShe is also looking forward to celebrating Valentine’s Day with her husband Evan Ross and their families later this month. Ashlee shares her eldest son with her ex-husband, 16 Pete Wentzand 9-year-old children Jagger and 4-year-old Ziggy, 36.
“We have a lot of kids, so I feel that on Valentine’s Day, it’s more about our kids. For them it’s more like a happy holiday and making hearts and cards,” she shared. “Our Valentine’s Day can be any day. We can choose our own trip at any time. So I think flowers and carvings are in love with each other and have it during this time. [is important]. ”
Mike Vulpo’s report