Jessica Simpson Celebrates 8 Years of Sobriety Amid Divorce
On November 1, Jessica Simpson marked eight years of sobriety as she faces the end of her 11-year marriage with Eric Johnson. The 45-year-old singer and fashion icon shared a reflective message on Instagram about her journey toward recovery and transformation.
“8 years ago today I made the choice to confront, to confess and to let go of the self-sabotaging parts of my life that I was choosing,” she wrote. “Making that decision allowed me to fully live in the pursuit of God’s purpose for my life. Alcohol silenced my intuition, blocked my dreams and chased my circulating fears of complacency.”
Simpson explained that faith now guides her life. She added,
“Today I am clear. Today I am driven by faith… I’m so happy I chose faith over fear. It was not in the fight that I found my strength, it was in the surrender.”
Impact on Creativity
Her sobriety has also influenced her creativity. In February, shortly after filing for divorce, she told The Cut that drinking had hindered her creative process.
“Every time I would write, I was a little afraid of myself… especially because I was drinking at the time,” Simpson said. “But once I gave up the alcohol, the fears just diminished. They went away.”
Personal Life Update
Earlier this year, Jessica Simpson officially filed for divorce from Eric Johnson, ending their 11-year marriage.
Summary: Jessica Simpson marks eight years of sobriety, crediting faith for her strength while navigating her recent divorce and renewed creative freedom.