Jessica Simpson, who announced her breakup with husband Eric Johnson in January, exclusively told E! News she’s feeling “lighter and brighter” after performing on American Idol May 18.

Jessica Simpson used a few not-so-common tricks to help combat her nerves for her first television performance in 15 years.

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson share three children together: Maxwell "Maxi" Drew, Ace Knute, and Birdie Mae. The kids were born in 2012, 2013, and 2019, respectively. Simpson and Johnson tied the knot in 2014 and announced their separation in 2025.

Old friends’ Jessica Simpson and Jeremy Renner have reconnected online, 15 years after they first sparked relationship rumours

The singer and designer debuted the new look, colored by Rita Hazan, during the season 23 finale of 'American Idol'Jessica Simpson debuted a brand-new hairstyle during a special appearance on the season 23 finale of American Idol on May 18The singer turned to her longtime pro Rita Hazan for the fresh dirty blonde hue Hazan tells PEOPLE it took "two hours" to do and looks "more natural"Jessica Simpson is shaking up her look!

In the wake of her divorce from Eric Johnson, Jessica Simpson is certainly embracing her independence and reinventing herself. After taking to the stage for the first time in 15 years at SXSW in March,

Jessica Simpson is embracing a new chapter in her life with a bold transformation. The 43-year-old singer and entrepreneur debuted a fresh dirty blonde hairstyle with sunkissed highlights during the season 23 finale of American Idol on May 18,