5 Times Jessica Simpson Flaunted Her Killer Legs After Splitting From Eric Johnson

Sure, there were signs that Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson wouldn't last. And those signs couldn't be ignored in the long run, with Simpson officially announcing their split in January 2025. The singer and fashion designer and the former NFL player, who married in 2014, are parents to three children, Maxwell (born 2012), Ace (born 2013), and Birdie (born 2019).

This isn't the first split for Simpson, who divorced singer Nick Lachey in 2005. And, like then, the "These Boots are Made for Walkin'" singer seems to be moving in a positive direction. After years of dramatic weight loss changes, Simpson looks fit and healthy and isn't afraid to show it. In fact, she's been flaunting her body and killer legs quite a bit since her split from Johnson. Between that and promoting her album, "Nashville Canyon Part 1," Simpson seems to be stepping in the right direction.

Jessica Simpson's EP, "Nashville Canyon," has a country rock vibe that's distinctly different from her poppier tunes of the early 2000s. The first single, "Use My Heart Against Me," marks her first original single since 2010. But it's the second single, "Leave," that has drawn a lot of attention because of its racy lyrics that suggest her ex Eric Johnson cheated on her during their marriage. It's a move straight from the Taylor Swift playbook, and it certainly has fans talking. 

In a behind-the-scenes video from recording the song, Simpson can be seen in a variety of outfits, many of which show off her killer legs. In the above moment, she's wearing black fishnet socks and a flowing shawl dress. There are snippets of her in black over-the-knee boots and a mini, in a denim mini-skirt, and short dresses and cowboy boots. Along with a country vibe, there's a bohemian element to her look that channels a strong female who has seen and survived some things.

The Jessica Simpson fashion label has become a billion-dollar brand since it debuted in 2005. And one of the most popular lines is her footwear label. To promote the fall 2024 collection, the mom of three modeled the latest looks, which naturally show off her fabulous legs.

The line features a lot of designs that coincide with the vibe of the Texas-native's new album. She modeled black and red cowboy boots with a floral dress while standing on stage (somewhere that feels like it could be the Grand Ole Opry); there's one shot of Simpson posing with her foot, clad in gold knee-high boots, on top of an amplifier; and there's the above shot that shows the singer in a pair of denim short-shorts and black boots in front of a bus, presumably a tour bus. Speaking of tours, is there one on the horizon for Ms. Simpson? Stay tuned.

Though the announcement of their split wasn't made until January 2025, it was clear that Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson were estranged by November of '24, as there were reports of them not attending school events together, among other signs they were headed for divorce, such as him not featuring on her Instagram since 2023. But that didn't stop Simpson's publicity machine (i.e., her Instagram posting). And once again, she flaunted her killer legs amidst her split from Johnson.

In a post from December 2024, Simpson added the above image with the words, "I can't wait for y'all to hear the soundtrack of my soul," alluding to the March 2025 album release. Some users thought she looked like heiress Nicky Hilton, while others compared her to "Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum Kim Zolciak. And, of course, there was a "Beautiful legs" comment with some flame emojis following.

Before her split from athlete Eric Johnson, Jessica Simpson was commuting between their home in L.A. and Nashville, where she went to record her latest album, "Nashville Canyon." On one such trip in August 2024, she posted a photo of herself outside a recording studio. In it, she flaunted her toned legs in a short boho dress and slouchy pointy-toe boots. It's Simpson's take on the strong feminine aesthetic that Stevie Nicks made so popular in the 1970s.

Knowing what we know now, it's safe to assume that Simpson and Johnson were already facing trouble by this point, as the lyrics to the songs on her album allude to the breakup. Though Simpson told her sister Ashlee Simpson Ross in an article in The Cut that the split was the "deepest heartbreak of my life," she appeared confident and composed in her August '24 post.

For the February 21, 2025, issue of The Cut, sisters Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson Ross appeared together on the cover. Simpson was the subject, and Simpson Ross was the interviewer. In the interview, the two discussed their bond, the process of recording her new album, and, of course, her breakup with Eric Johnson. The article, like Simpson's life, had a theme of reincarnation and reinvention.

Despite her evolution, one thing that hasn't changed for Simpson is her propensity to show off her toned legs. For the cover shoot and the inside pages, Simpson wore looks that flaunted her killer legs. The cover photo also showed Simpson Ross's gams looking toned. But it was the elegance of Simpson in a black Dior dress with a thigh slit that had fans praising the look. As with all her endeavors, nothing, including her split from Johnson, is slowing Simpson down.