Newly single Jessica Simpson is doing just fine, according to Ashlee Simpson.
One month after the fashion designer announced her separation from husband Eric Johnson after 10 years of marriage, the “Pieces of Me” singer shared an update on how her big sister is feeling.
“We are strong little ladies,” Ashlee, 40, told Us Weekly on Wednesday, adding that Jessica, 44, is in the “best, best spirits.”
She continued, “I think that’s a cool thing about life is just always growing and finding yourself, wherever that’s supposed to be.”
The “7th Heaven” alum went on to gush about how “exciting” it is that the “With You” singer “has new music coming” post-split.
“I’m so proud of her,” she said.
Jessica and Johnson, 45, first sparked breakup speculation in November 2024 due to absent wedding rings and cryptic social media posts.
Last month, the actress finally confirmed she and the retired NFL player have been “navigating a painful situation.”
Jessica referenced their three children — daughter Drew, 12, son Ace, 11, and daughter Birdie, 5 — in her statement, clarifying that the little ones “come first.”
She added, “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.”
The “Employee of the Month” star and Johnson married in July 2014 after four years together, with the nuptials marking both of their second times down the aisle.
Jessica and the former athlete previously wed 98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey and stylist Keri D’Angelo, respectively.
Since calling it quits with Johnson, Page Six reported that the “Irresistible” singer is writing and recording her first album in 15 years.
“With everything going on now, she feels it’s the perfect time to go full force,” a source said. “It’s been a very creative, albeit heartbreaking, time for her.”
Another insider told us that “trust issues” are what ultimately “drove a wedge” between the pair, who are “no longer on the same page.”
Ashlee, for her part, has been married to Evan Ross since 2014 and shares daughter Jagger, 9, and son Ziggy, 4, with the actor, in addition to 16-year-old son Bronx with ex-husband Pete Wentz.
