Jessica Simpson’s 100-pound weight loss left her feeling ‘21 again’ before Eric Johnson split: Source

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jessica Simpson is undergoing a remarkable physical and emotional transformation.

The pop superstar recently revealed she has ended her decade-long marriage to former NFL player Eric Johnson, 45, citing a painful but necessary decision to focus on their children and personal growth.

Jessica Simpson discovers 'whole new side' of her personality

Jessica Simpson's revelation follows her dramatic 100-pound weight loss, a milestone she reached through healthy living, which a source close to her claims has “unleashed a whole new side of her personality.”

According to Page Six, Simpson’s weight loss has given her a newfound sense of youth and vitality.

A family insider shared that the singer “suddenly felt 21 again.” “When she was 21, she was a married TV star who had to behave,” the insider noted, referencing Simpson’s first marriage to Nick Lachey and their early 2000s reality TV show 'Newlyweds'.

Simpson’s struggles with her body image began when she was just 17 after music producer Tommy Mottola told her to lose 15 pounds despite her healthy 118-pound frame.

The pressure pushed her to resort to diet pills for two decades, a battle she candidly discussed in her 2020 memoir 'Open Book'.

Jessica Simpson's healthy path to weight loss

Unlike her attempts to slim down, which involved grueling gym sessions and starvation diets, Jessica Simpson’s latest weight loss journey has been built on a foundation of health and self-discipline.

In 2021, she prioritized sustainable methods, addressing speculation that she had relied on Ozempic by stating, “It’s willpower.”

Jessica Simpson's painful end to a decade-long partnership

Jessica Simpson confirmed her separation from Eric Johnson in a January 13 statement to People: "Eric and I have been living separately, navigating a painful situation in our marriage."

"Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them,” she added.

The couple, who share three children, Maxwell, Ace, and Birdie, had sparked split rumors in 2024 after fans noticed a lack of joint social media posts since 2023.

A source revealed that while Simpson’s weight loss and newfound confidence played a role in the separation, the relationship had been unraveling for some time.

Despite her public strength, some of Simpson’s loved ones worry she may be in a “bad place” emotionally.

However, the source assured that she has not relapsed into her past struggles with addiction and remains sober, a milestone she achieved in 2017.

Jessica Simpson's return to music

Amid the emotional turmoil, Jessica Simpson has been working on new songs, drawing inspiration from her journals to write about heartbreak and resilience, according to a source.

“Jessica has been working on new music for a while,” the insider revealed.

“With everything going on now, she feels it’s the perfect time to go full force with it,” the source added.

This marks a significant comeback for Simpson, who has not released new music in over 15 years.