Jessica Simpson on Relationship With Nick Lachey: 'I Was Madly in Love' (Exclusive)

In her new memoir, Open Book, Jessica Simpson revealed that she had an "emotional affair" with her Dukes of Hazzard costar Johnny Knoxville while she was married to Nick Lachey. Although the two never became physically intimate, she wrote that the emotional connection felt like a "betrayal" worse than sex.Jessica Simpson isn't shying away from telling her story.

Jessica Simpson’s career has been a whirlwind. She was one of the biggest pop stars in the world with hits like “I Think I’m in Love With You” and “Irresistible,” and soon became a reality TV icon with ex-husband Nick Lachey on Newlyweds. As the years went on, however, her life became more of a mystery. She;s definitely had plenty of highs — she created a fashion empire, found love and had three beautiful children. But not everything seemed quite right.

Jessica Simpson is reacting to her ex-husband Nick Lachey's headline-making joke about her father during his 2013 appearance on

Not here for the hate. Vanessa Lachey clapped back at several Twitter users who criticized her reaction to a question about her husband Nick Lachey’s ex-wife, Jessica Simpson.

Vanessa Lachey is speaking out after an awkward interview moment. In a series of tweets on Wednesday, the 39-year-old TV personality defended her recent show interview, which became uncomfortable after Hoda Kotb brought up Nick Lachey's ex-wife, Jessica Simpson.

Learning from her mistakes. Jessica Simpson recounted the trials and tribulations of her relationship with John Mayer and how it affected her self-esteem during her appearance on The View on Wednesday, February 5.

Jessica Simpson has been making headlines in the past few weeks after her controversial memoir Open Book was unveiled in 2020. Whether it be her tumultuous relationship with John Mayer or even her failed marriage with Nick Lachey, there was enough fodder for the gossip mongers to bitch about.

Jessica Simpson stepped out of her hotel in New York City wearing an eye-catching pink ensemble. The look included a PVC coat with fur trim by Saks Potts.

Jessica Simpson is sharing deeply personal stories with her fans.

Jessica Simpson is speaking out like never before.

Today in completely awkward news that'll make you cringe, Nick and Vanessa Lachey are out here denying sending Jessica Simpson (Nick's ex!) a baby gift. The awkward moment went down when Hoda Kotb was interviewing the couple on the Today With Hoda & Jenna, and said “I interviewed Jessica for her book, , and she talked about how she has her life with her husband and children, she was really, really happy for y'all.

Jessica Simpson didn’t hold back while writing about ex-husband Nick Lachey in her new memoir, Open Book, but he certainly wasn’t the only ex she put on blast.

Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey may have been loved by millions of viewers during their time on Newlyweds, but behind-the-scenes, their relationship was hardly wedded bliss.

The singer, fashion designer and now an author, Jessica Simpson spoke in depth about her tumultuous relationship with John Mayer. The sultry diva, who wrote her memoir, called 'Open Book' says that her relationship with John was very complex, and she got back together with him almost close to 9 times.

Jessica Simpson is opening up about her tumultuous relationship with John Mayer.

Jessica Simpson has a new memoir coming out called Open Book, and it's already given us some juicy details about her past relationships.