Nick Lachey spoke about his marriage to Jessica Simpson on a show
15 october 2026 в 06:28
Nick Lachey made a rare statement about his past marriage to Jessica Simpson, noting that the experience helped him understand what he wants from his current wife, Vanessa Lachey. In the premiere of Season 11 of the show «Love Is Blind», - which aired on October 14, contestant Erika Ellis shared her struggles with discussing her past marriage on dates, prompting Nick to reflect on his own experience.
Nick, who is 52 years old, said, «As some of you may know, I was married before meeting my incredible wife. I would make a very unique argument that it gives you an advantage. Because you know from that experience what you really want». Vanessa, 45, added, «We all have complicated pasts, all of us».
Nick and Jessica, who is now 46, married in 2002 after four years of dating, and their marriage became the subject of the MTV reality show «Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica». The couple separated in 2005, and their divorce was finalized in 2006. In her 2020 memoir «Open Book», - Simpson wrote that she wanted their marriage to appear perfect and sought to portray her husband in the best light, as she was madly in love with him.
After the divorce, Nick began a relationship with Vanessa in 2006, and they married in 2011. They have three children: sons Camden (14) and Phoenix (9), and daughter Brooklyn (11). Jessica married Eric Johnson in 2014, and they have daughters Maxwell (14) and Birdie (7), and son Ace (13), but the couple separated in 2025.
In 2026, Simpson and Lachey unexpectedly crossed paths on a flight from Los Angeles to Hawaii. A source told Us Weekly that they greeted each other and had a polite conversation. Later, Nick shared his impressions of the encounter on «Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen», - noting that it was «strangely normal», - as they had not seen each other in 20 years.
Nick, who is 52 years old, said, «As some of you may know, I was married before meeting my incredible wife. I would make a very unique argument that it gives you an advantage. Because you know from that experience what you really want». Vanessa, 45, added, «We all have complicated pasts, all of us».
Nick and Jessica, who is now 46, married in 2002 after four years of dating, and their marriage became the subject of the MTV reality show «Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica». The couple separated in 2005, and their divorce was finalized in 2006. In her 2020 memoir «Open Book», - Simpson wrote that she wanted their marriage to appear perfect and sought to portray her husband in the best light, as she was madly in love with him.
After the divorce, Nick began a relationship with Vanessa in 2006, and they married in 2011. They have three children: sons Camden (14) and Phoenix (9), and daughter Brooklyn (11). Jessica married Eric Johnson in 2014, and they have daughters Maxwell (14) and Birdie (7), and son Ace (13), but the couple separated in 2025.
In 2026, Simpson and Lachey unexpectedly crossed paths on a flight from Los Angeles to Hawaii. A source told Us Weekly that they greeted each other and had a polite conversation. Later, Nick shared his impressions of the encounter on «Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen», - noting that it was «strangely normal», - as they had not seen each other in 20 years.
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