Jessica Simpson starts fresh. More than a year after splitting from former NFL player Eric Johnson, she’s seeing someone new: Nashville musician Thomas Eisenhood. Reports say it’s early days, but things are going well. The pair reportedly met through mutual friends in Nashville, a city that has become a big part of Jessica’s life lately, both personally and musically.
Jessica Simpson’s Love Life: What’s Going On?
According to People , Jessica Simpson is seeing musician Thomas Eisenhood, but keeping the romance low-key for now. The relationship is reportedly still in its early stages, but it’s progressing naturally, as the two met through mutual connections in Nashville, a city increasingly central to Simpson’s life and music.News of Simpson and Eisenhood first broke on TMZ. The outlet reported that this new romance comes after her decade-long marriage to Eric Johnson. They separated in January 2025 after ten years together, and have three children: Maxwell, 13; Ace, 12; and Birdie, 7. Despite the split, Jessica and Eric are figuring things out together. They are committed to raising their children as a group. Right now, they’re still living under the same roof while they settle the sale of their $17 million home in Hidden Hills. It’s not a simple situation, but they want things to be as normal as possible for the children.As for Thomas, he is still not well known. He played with the indie band ‘Stoop Kids’ before breaking up in 2023. However, he has a strong place in the Nashville music scene, which is where he and Jessica connected. He’s 45 now, and according to friends, “he’s happy. He’s in a great place, excited about his future.”Friends say Jessica and Eric still get along. They focus on their children, trying to keep things calm and stable while everything changes around them. “She and Eric are committed to being the best parents they can be, having a harmonious relationship, and supporting their children,” the report states.Eventually, Eric plans to move in close, but for now, they’re under one roof.As for Jessica, her vision is clear: her children, her career and her music. She says how much Nashville and being a 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.
Jessica Simpson’s life after her marriage to Eric Johnson ended
Simpson’s evolving love life comes after her decade-long marriage to Eric Johnson ended. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after 10 years of marriage and 14 years together. Jessica and Eric’s marriage seemed strong, at least from the outside. Compared to her public split with Nick Lachey, her life with Eric was quieter. But things took a turn for the worse in recent years. The exes were married for 10 years and share three children: Maxwell Drew, 13, and Birdie Mae, 7, and son Ace Knute, 12.The report added that the exes are co-parenting after their split. “She and Eric are committed to being the best parents they can be, having a harmonious relationship, and supporting their children,” the report states.However, they have managed to keep things respectable for their children. After the split they continued to live together for a while to ease the transition. According to property records, their nearly $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 strong relationship. They’re still co-parenting. The kids are the main focus, but they’re moving on to the next steps.”As for Simpson, she is “focused on her children,” the report continued. “Right now he’s focused on his music, his career, going back to work, and that’s it.”
