Jessica Simpson is starting fresh. More than a year after splitting from former NFL player Eric Johnson, she’s seeing someone new: Nashville musician Thomas Eisenhood. Reports suggest it’s early days, but things are going smoothly. The duo reportedly met through friends in Nashville, a city that’s become a big part of Jessica’s life lately, both personally and musically.
Jessica Simpson’s love life: What’s happening?
According to People, Jessica Simpson is seeing musician Thomas Eisenhood, but keeping the romance low-key for now. Reportedly, the relationship is still in its early stages but progressing naturally, with the two having met through mutual connections in Nashville, a city that has increasingly become central to Simpson’s life and music.The news of Simpson and Eisenhood first popped up on TMZ. The outlet reported that this new romance comes after a decade-long marriage to Eric Johnson. They separated in January 2025 after ten years together, and they share three kids: Maxwell, 13; Ace, 12; and Birdie, 7. Despite the split, Jessica and Eric are figuring things out together. They’re committed to raising their kids as a team. Right now, they’re still living under the same roof while they sort out the sale of their $17 million home in Hidden Hills. It’s not exactly a simple situation, but they want things to stay as normal as possible for the kids.As for Thomas, he isn’t exactly a household name yet. He used to play with the indie band ‘Stoop Kids’ before they broke up in 2023. Still, he’s got a solid spot in Nashville’s music scene, and that’s where he and Jessica connected. She’s 45 now, and according to friends, “She’s happy. She’s in a great place, excited for her future.”Friends say Jessica and Eric still get along well. They’re focused on their children, trying to keep things calm and stable while everything shifts around them. “She and Eric are committed to being the best possible parents they could be, having a harmonious relationship and supporting their kids,” the report detailed.Eventually, Eric plans to move nearby, but for now, they’re under one roof.As for Jessica, her focus is clear: her kids, her career, and her music. She’s been open about how much Nashville and being part of its songwriting community have helped her heal, especially after taking a long break from music. That’s probably part of what drew her and Thomas together in the first place.
Jessica Simpson’s life after the end of her marriage to Eric Johnson
Simpson’s evolving love life comes after the end of her decade-long marriage to Eric Johnson. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after 10 years of marriage and 14 years together. Jessica and Eric’s marriage seemed solid, at least from the outside. Compared to her very public split from Nick Lachey, her life with Eric was quieter. But things got rocky in the final years. The exes were married for 10 years and share three children: daughters Maxwell Drew, 13, and Birdie Mae, 7, and son Ace Knute, 12.The report added that the exes are successfully co-parenting after their split. “She and Eric are committed to being the best possible parents they could be, having a harmonious relationship and supporting their kids,” the report mentioned.Even so, they’ve managed to keep things amicable for their kids. They kept living together for a while after the separation, just to make the transition easier. According to property records, their nearly USD 17 million home has been on and off the market since they announced their split.The report adds that Simpson and Johnson, who tied the knot in 2014, “still have a great relationship. They’re still co-parenting. The main goal is the kids, but they’re moving toward next steps.”As for Simpson, she’s “focused on her kids,” the report continued. “She’s focused on her music right now, her career, getting back to work, and that’s it.”
