Jessica Simpson is heading down the aisle again. In a new report from Us, a source says that, as of Thursday, the singer and reality TV star is now engaged to her new love Eric Johnson. It will be the second marriage for both.
Just days earlier, news broke that ex-husband Nick Lachey was engaged to marry his live-in girlfriend, Vanessa Minnillo.
Simpson met Johnson, a former NFL pro, in May. And their speedy courtship took a big step forward when he accompanied her to Italy to celebrate her 30th birthday in July. Last month -- shortly after Johnson's divorce from his wife of five years, Keri, was finalized -- Simpson gushed in the press about her new romance: "We're just best friends. He's my dude! I love him."
The TV star, who recently presided as a guest judge during the controversial season finale of 'Project Runway,' wed pop singer Lachey at the age of 22 in 2002; after starring in the MTV hit 'Newlyweds,' the couple divorced in 2006. Lachey, 37, began dating Minnillo shortly after the divorce. Simpson has since dated singer John Mayer and football star Tony Romo.
On Saturday, Simpson was spotted wearing a large ruby and diamond ring on her left hand while making an appearance at a Kansas mall. Her rep has yet to confirm that she and Johnson are officially engaged.
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson: Engaged!
By Christine Fenno Posted Nov 14th 2010 10:37AM
"He's a really smart guy, and Jessica really loves him," remarked Pete Wentz (husband of Simpson's younger sister, Ashlee) to People.com earlier this month, talking about Johnson during VH1's Save the Music Gala in New York. "I think that's the most important thing, seeing her happy."
Simpson opened up in recent interviews about her new lease on life, hinting that she'd love to try planning a wedding again: "I am from the South, so I've definitely dreamed of being married my whole life and having children, so hopefully that's in my future."
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Although, I hope this is true love for Jessica, it seems like a big rush to the alter. Especially only knowing this guy such a short period of time. It seems sketchy that he was dating her while his divorce was being finalized. What does he do for a living? She made a huge mistake leaving Nick and now he has moved on. She has never really given a good reason for leaving so I still believe her dad was behind it. Her dad can't be happy about this guy, unless he has money no one knows about. Hope she thinks clearly and gets an iron clad pre nup.
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I think it is great. I have enjoyed it for months.
I met a lot of successful friends !
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I doubt this is true and if it is... it's interesting timing..
Also I agree with the above poster that it's weird that he wasn't even divorced yet while they were dating! Eeek! And Vanessa may be Nick's live-in girlfriend, but she's also his 'long-term' girlfriend of 4 years :)
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But I wouldn't be surprised. There's a lot of desperation going on there on both parts.
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sounds like a case of Monkey See, Monkey Do...to me and kinda predictable, ya think?
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OMG I was going to say that very thing lol! You beat me to it. When Jessica rush into a marriage out of spite it's going to end for sure.
GROSS!!!! Who cares about this ska**!! I thought she was working at a McDonald in Alabama with that other ska** Kim Kardashian?? Wow if all you have to do to make money in show business is be a whor* like Jessica Simpson and Kim Kardashian and not have to have any talent then these two are Oscar material.
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i would have bet anything after she heard about nick, that this would happen--this marriage will last less time than it takes her to get into her big fat mom jeans
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If any of this is true, it is so pathetic on her part...she is so insecure...no self confidence at all, unless she can attach to a man...Nick has moved on and nurtured a relationship and prolly learned from his mistake of marrying a bimbo...a relationship of 5 months does not a marriage make especially a hollywood romance...again ITS SO PATHETIC!!!!...IF EVEN TRUE
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Jessica, how could u do it? You said u would wait for me!!
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It's so weird !!!!!!!!! It sounds like a joke...
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Good to read you are getting things back togather after the JJTW thang.
If he plays guitar many enjoyable productive moments are in your pending present.
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OH Boy Nick got engaged so you have to run and get engaged ???LOL!! How much did daddy pay him of your money to ask you???! Nick is such a lucky man to be rid of you and daddy!
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Jessica is only getting even with Nick. Getting married wont solve her issues and has no chance of lasting. Just another warped Hollywood mind and the abuse of true love.
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She just had to out-do Nick didn't she. I bet she proposed! Let's see how long this will last.
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Getting engaged and possibly married just to one-up your ex? That's a recipe for a marriage debacle if I ever heard one. Well, no one ever accused her of being intelligent, and she remains true to form. Dimwit. I'll give the marriage (if it happens) 6 weeks. But I don't think the engagement will last until the new year.
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Wonder who will make it to the altar first. Strange how Nick gets engaged about a week ago, now Jess' is engaged. I don't know. Maybe she wants all the attention, as usual.
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People in Hollywood are SICK. They divorce and re-marry like changing clothes.
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