Jessica Simpson Spotted With Ex Eric Johnson on Kid-Free Trip to Las Vegas — Are They Getting Back Together?

Jessica Simpson has once again found herself at the centre of relationship speculation after being spotted spending time in Las Vegas with estranged husband Eric Johnson on a rare kid-free trip. The sighting has fuelled fresh questions about the state of their relationship, nearly a year after the couple confirmed they were living separately following a decade-long marriage.

The pop star and fashion entrepreneur, 45, and the former NFL player, 46, have made several public appearances together in recent months, largely centred around their children. However, the latest outing stood out for one key reason: their three children, Maxwell, 13, Ace, 12, and Birdie, 6, were not present. For fans and observers, that detail alone was enough to reignite rumours that the former couple may be exploring a reconciliation.

From Separation to Public Sightings

Simpson confirmed in January that she and Johnson were 'living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage', bringing an end to months of quiet speculation about the status of their relationship. The pair, who married in 2014, have since prioritised co-parenting, repeatedly appearing together at family milestones.

Shortly after announcing the separation, Simpson released the song 'Leave', which features lyrics widely interpreted as reflecting heartbreak and betrayal. Although she didn't drop any clues regarding the song's source of inspiration during her public events, the release of the song was a huge talking point and considered by many to be her most personal musical expression in years.

Despite the split, Simpson and Johnson have remained closely connected through their children. They were seen together celebrating their eldest child's middle-school graduation in June and spent Thanksgiving together as a family. These appearances were largely framed as examples of amicable co-parenting rather than romantic reconciliation.

The tone of speculation shifted in August when Johnson joined Simpson on a kid-free trip to Las Vegas, where they attended events linked to her sister Ashlee Simpson's residency. That outing marked the first time the pair were seen travelling together without their children since their separation. The recent Las Vegas trip has now added further momentum to reunion chatter, with entertainment news outlets closely tracking their movements.

Sources Suggest a Thawing Relationship

According to source-based reporting, Johnson is hopeful that the marriage can still be salvaged. An insider has claimed the former athlete is seeking another chance and regrets the breakdown of the relationship. The source suggested that Johnson has been making a sustained effort to rebuild trust and reconnect with Simpson, describing his attitude as openly remorseful and committed.

The same reporting indicates that while Simpson has told those around her that their increased time together is primarily for the sake of their children, her perspective on the split has softened. Sources claim that where she once expressed anger about the separation, she has more recently acknowledged shared responsibility for the marriage's difficulties.

Some within the couple's inner circle reportedly believe their chemistry has never disappeared, with the question now centred on whether Simpson is willing to forgive past grievances. Simpson and Johnson have not directly spoken about these claims in their public statements, but they still remain unconfirmed by both parties.

It is evident, though, that Simpson is still struggling with dealing with her separation while expertly juggling her career's turnaround. She has come back to the music scene after more than ten years of silence, but at the same time, she is still very much involved as a mother. Johnson, meanwhile, has remained largely out of the spotlight, aside from appearances alongside Simpson at family and entertainment events.

For now, neither Simpson nor Johnson has publicly confirmed a reconciliation. Still, the combination of a kid-free Las Vegas trip, earlier joint travel and consistent family appearances has ensured that speculation about their future remains firmly in the spotlight.