American pop sensation Jessica Simpson is back in the spotlight after more than a decade. On July 23, 2025, the multi-platinum singer made a high-energy return to the stage with a live performance at the Today Show’s Summer Concert Series in New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza. A lot has changed in her personal life during her 15-year break, from becoming a mother to separating from her husband. In a candid conversation, the 45-year-old revealed she got pregnant again just four months after giving birth to her first daughter, Maxwell.

Jessica Simpson shares her surprising pregnancy story, four months postpartum

During a candid chat with Jenna Bush Hager and Willie Geist, Jessica Simpson revealed the unexpected reason she stepped away from releasing new music over a decade ago. The pop star, who recently made a comeback with her album Nashville Canyon: Part 1, shared that she got pregnant with her second child just four months after giving birth to her daughter, Maxwell, in 2012. Remembering the shock of her second pregnancy, Jessica shared:

“My firstborn is now 13 years old. But when I had her, I was like, ‘You know what, I’m gonna focus on the Jessica Simpson Collection and I’m just gonna mom it. Because I got pregnant four months later, not thinking you could get pregnant while breastfeeding… It’s like, wait, what? I’m the 1%? Of course, I’m the 1%.”

For those who may not know, breastfeeding can act as a natural form of birth control and is often considered nearly as effective as hormonal contraceptives when followed under specific conditions. That’s why Jessica Simpson’s case of conceiving just four months after giving birth is considered quite rare.

Jessica Simpson talks about her deeply personal comeback to music

Jessica’s return to music comes as a delight to her fans, but for the pop sensation, her comeback with Nashville Canyon has been deeply personal. The album comes after her painful split from her husband, Eric Johnson, with whom she was married for nearly a decade. The couple confirmed their separation in January 2025, but they continue to co-parent their three children, Maxwell (13), Ace (11) and Birdie (5). Speaking about the album during her Today interview, Jessica said:

“My whole life just completely changed while making this record… It took time. It took time emotionally to kind of regain the confidence and physically put myself out there for everyone to have opinions about. Now, I kind of don’t care.”

Why fans are loving Jessica’s new song, Fade

Aside from her album, Jessica’s newly released single, Fade, has also caught attention, especially due to its emotional lyrics that many believe are directed at her ex-husband, Eric Johnson. With lines like “You can always say you love me, that doesn’t mean that I feel loved”, fans not only connected to the song but also felt that the singer pointed to her own heartbreak, healing, and closure. 

With her new album and her comeback show, Jessica Simpson has set the stage to reclaim her place in music, and fans are already excited.

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