Hollywood actress-singer Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson have been living separately, and are mulling over how to navigate their future.
Jessica, 44 confirmed the separation after 10 years of marriage from her former NFL player husband, 45, reports 'People' magazine.
In a statement to 'People,' she said, "Eric and I have been living apart as we navigate a painful situation in our marriage. Our children are the first priority, and we are concentrating on what is best for them. We are thankful for all the love and support that has been coming our way and appreciate privacy at this time as we work through this as a family.".
The news comes less than one week after Simpson, who shares three children with Johnson, posted a sunny selfie to Instagram, reminding her followers that "Life is short. SMILE while you still have teeth".
According to 'People', Johnson was seen not wearing his wedding ring in November, around the same time Simpson teased her "comeback" to music with a cryptic Instagram post that included photos of herself in a recording studio.
"Interviews in my Nashville music room where I unearthed my singular magic", she captioned the images. "This comeback is personal. It's an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve".
A source later told 'People' that the 'With You' singer and her husband "very much live separate lives".
Simpson and Johnson started dating in 2010 before they got married in July 2014. They have three kids; daughters Maxwell "Maxi" Drew, 12, and Birdie Mae, 5, and son Ace Knute, 11.
They met through a mutual friend in 2010 and were engaged just a few months later that November after dating for six months.
Their eldest two children are Maxwell born in May 2012 and Ace, born in June 2013.
Their son and daughter appeared as the ring bearer and flower girl when the couple tied the knot before more than 250 guests in Montecito, California.
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