Jessica Simpson Details “Happy Family” After Attending Ashlee Simpson Concert With Ex Eric Johnson
Jessica Simpson is steppin’ out for a public affair.
The “With You” singer arrived at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 7 in a stunning black lace look with cutouts around her chest, marking her first appearance at the ceremony since 2006.
And to top off her ensemble for the rare outing, Jessica opted to wear her hair in a sleek ponytail and accessorized with statement chain-link earrings. (See every star on the VMAs red carpet here.)
Jessica, who’s in attendance with sister Ashlee Simpson, is set to present during the award show, which is being hosted by LL Cool J at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
As the two-time VMA nominee teased in a Sept. 2 Instagram post, “Back to where it all began!”
While Jessica had previously taken a step back from music, she made an irresistible return in March with her EP Nashville Canyon, Part 1.
And just days before her VMAs appearance, Jessica dropped Nashville Canyon: Pt 2.
“This continuation of Nashville Canyon: Pt 1 is my heart laid bare,” she shared on Instagram Sept. 5. “It’s about healing, honesty, and finding strength in vulnerability.”
Jessica, who confirmed her split from husband Eric Johnson in January, continued, “It’s raw, it’s real, it’s me steppin’ further into the purpose of my heart as an artist. Now it’s time to share the grace of self-discovery with y’all. I couldn’t feel more alive.”
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Indeed, it’s been a transformative year for the Newlyweds alum.
“I feel so in step with my purpose, so aligned in the middle of a lot of stuff,” she told E! News in May. “I feel lighter and brighter than I ever have and I can only say that some spiritual realm is protecting me.”
Jessica, mom to kids Maxwell, 13, Ace, 12, and Birdie, 6, with Eric, added, “I grew up as a preacher’s daughter. I’m obedient, I did what the record label told me to do and I had a job to do. Now, the job that I’m doing is for myself and that’s to be vulnerable, raw and do the music that I want to do.”
Keep reading to see more stars at the MTV VMAs…
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Sabrina Carpenter
In custom Valentino.
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Ariana Grande
In custom Fendi and Swarovski jewelry.
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Jessica Simpson
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Doja Cat
In Balmain.
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Ice Spice
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Paris Hilton
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FKA twigs
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Conan Gray
In Erik Charlotte.
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GloRilla
In Helen Anthony.
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Lenny Kravitz
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Ciara
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Taylor Momsen
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Alix Earle
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Tyla
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Ricky Martin
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Tate McRae
In custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin.
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Nicky Hilton
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Yungblud
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Ashlee Simpson
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Malin Akerman
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Brittany Snow
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Summer Walker
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Megan Moroney
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Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi
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Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino & Lauren Sorrentino
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Sexxy Red
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Nikki Glaser
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Ty Dolla $ign
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Latto
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Rebecca Black
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