Jessica Simpson has been through a whirlwind few months, especially after her quiet but emotional split from her husband of 10 years, Eric Johnson.
But now, fans are buzzing again—not just about her new music, but her warming up to a familiar face: Jeremy Renner.
A Public Shoutout with Private Undertones
On Tuesday, the 44-year-old singer and fashion mogul posted a heartfelt tribute to actor Jeremy Renner on Instagram, calling him her “dear friend” and applauding the release of his new memoir, My Next Breath.
The book details Renner’s harrowing recovery after nearly losing his life in a snowplow accident.
Simpson wrote, “I’m so deeply proud of my dear friend and perspective motivator, @jeremyrenner.”
She went on to say that if his audiobook doesn’t move people to tears or inspire them to live more fully, “you are not human!”
Flirty Comments Are Back—and So Are the Rumors
This warm tribute comes just weeks after fans noticed a flirty exchange between the two on social media.
In March, Jessica commented with a fire emoji under a shirtless workout video Jeremy posted—and he responded by liking her comment.
It wasn’t the first time.
Their names were linked way back in 2010 after they were spotted chatting at a party for The Hurt Locker.
Rumors flew, but Renner quickly shot them down, saying they only spoke for about three minutes.
Still, that moment stuck with fans.
Throwback Chemistry Sparks New Conversations
Their recent online exchanges have been giving serious “Are they or aren’t they?” energy.
Renner even dropped a sweet comment under one of Simpson’s posts celebrating her latest album, Nashville Canyon Part 1.
She had poured her soul into the caption, talking about rediscovering her voice and surrendering to her truth.
Renner responded with a supportive “Congrats Jess!!!” complete with fire and applause emojis—because of course.
Shared Love for Family and Fitness
In another post, Renner shared a gym photo with his mom, celebrating her strength during their Sunday rehab sessions.
Jessica chimed in again, this time playfully commenting, “Mama is STRONG…I need to go do sit-ups now,” with a laughing emoji.
Their lighthearted online banter has kept fans watching closely and wondering: is something more than friendship happening?
A Fresh Chapter for Jessica
Earlier this year, Simpson revealed that she and Eric Johnson had ended their marriage.
She said they were focused on navigating the separation with their children—Maxwell (12), Ace (11), and Birdie (5)—in mind.
Though she hasn’t shared much about the breakup, she hinted that infidelity may have played a role.
Since then, Jessica seems to be leaning into her music and reconnecting with her sense of purpose—and possibly rekindling an old spark.
Jeremy Renner’s Complicated History
As for Jeremy, the 54-year-old Avengers actor has had a complex personal life, too.
He was married briefly in 2014 to Canadian model Sonni Pacheco, with whom he shares a daughter, Ava, who’s nearly 12 now.
Their split wasn’t without controversy—Pacheco once accused him of abuse, which Renner has strongly denied.
Since then, he’s had a few short-lived romances, including with Eiza González and a hairstylist named Amber Monson.
Most recently, he was in an on-and-off relationship with influencer Cassandra “CC” Mason, who is nearly three decades younger than him.
Could This Be Something Real?
While neither Simpson nor Renner has confirmed anything beyond friendship, their recent online interactions are giving fans plenty to speculate about.
Whether it’s a genuine reconnection or just two friends cheering each other on through life’s ups and downs, one thing’s for sure—they’ve got history, chemistry, and now, perfect timing.