The Truth About Jessica Simpson's Relationship With Nick Lachey

May 2024 ยท 2 minute read

While promoting "Open Book" in 2020, Jessica Simpson talked to "Today" anchor Hoda Kotb about "Newlyweds" and her relationship with Nick Lachey. "I would watch episodes back and I didn't like what I saw," she shared. "And that wasn't just editing, that happened on and off camera. I think that, like, our success together was beautiful, but our success separately was not as accepted." 

Alas, this pop music power couple would not make it to the next decade. As Jessica recalled in "Open Book," she told Lachey just before Thanksgiving 2005 that she wanted to end their marriage. Lachey admitted to Rolling Stone he felt "blindsided," and even after they decided to "sleep on it," Simpson was sure she was ready to move on.

In December 2005, People reported Jessica filed for divorce from her then-husband. "After three years of marriage, and careful thought and consideration, we have decided to part ways," read their joint statement. "This is the mutual decision of two people with an enormous amount of respect and admiration for each other. We hope that you respect our privacy during this difficult time." Jessica's mom, Tina Simpson, helped her daughter move out while Lachey was out of town. 

In "Open Book," Jessica Simpson recounted a conversation she had with Lachey where he apparently told her he would go to counseling again in an effort to make their relationship work. "Love is not enough," she replied. "If love was enough, I would stay forever." 

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