Jessica Simpson Reflects on Eight Years of Sobriety
Jessica Simpson is marking an important milestone, celebrating eight years of sobriety on November 2. The singer shared how giving up alcohol transformed her life and gave her renewed clarity and purpose.
“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. Making that decision allowed me to fully live in the pursuit of God’s purpose for my life.”
Impact of Sobriety on Life and Mindset
At 45, Simpson reflected on the challenges alcohol brought to her life, explaining it once “silenced my intuition, blocked my dreams and chased my circulating fears of complacency.” Now, she emphasizes how clarity replaced fear:
“Today I am clear. Both fear and faith are something that we feel and may not see, I’m so happy I chose faith over fear.”
She also shared a personal insight:
“It was not in the fight that I found my strength, it was in the surrender.”
Personal Transitions and Career Plans
- Jessica shares three children: Maxwell (13), Ace (12), and Birdie (6) with estranged husband Eric Johnson.
- Earlier this year, she confirmed their separation.
- Simpson is preparing to return to acting in the legal drama All’s Fair, alongside Kim Kardashian, Niecy Nash, and Sarah Paulson.
Author's summary: Jessica Simpson marks eight years sober, crediting her faith and surrender for newfound strength amid personal change and a career comeback.