Jessica Simpson, who is making a notable return to the music scene, has found herself at the center of online backlash.
The 44-year-old singer, who is gearing up for the release of her new single Blame Me, has been criticized by social media users for the appearance of her lips.
Fans and trolls alike have shared their opinions, with some leaving comments such as, “Jess, I love you but leave your lips alone,” and “Stop with the lips already.”
One comment even suggested, “Those lips were beautiful before getting fillers.”
Despite the backlash, Jessica’s latest public appearance has sparked both praise and criticism.
Jessica’s History with Lip Fillers and Plastic Surgery
This isn’t the first time Jessica has addressed her appearance and the procedures she’s undergone.
Back in 2006, she admitted in an interview with Glamour magazine that she had tried lip fillers.
“I had that Restylane stuff,” she shared. “But it fades — it went away in like four months.
My lips are back to what they were. Thank God! It looked fake to me.
I didn’t like that.” Jessica has always been open about her feelings toward plastic surgery, having also written about her experiences in her memoir, Open Book.
In the book, she discussed undergoing a partial tummy tuck followed by a full tummy tuck.
She shared a candid reflection on her plastic surgery journey: “I can tell you that plastic surgery does not cure what’s inside.
Really, it’s about how you feel emotionally, and I was still just as hard on myself once those stitches were out.”
A Major Music Comeback with “Nashville Canyon Part 1”
While the criticism over her appearance may be ongoing, Jessica Simpson has been focusing on her music career.
After a 15-year hiatus from releasing albums, she returned to the spotlight with her EP Nashville Canyon Part 1, which dropped on March 21.
Her last full album, Happy Christmas, was released back in 2010. Throughout her career, she has released multiple successful albums, including Sweet Kisses (1999), Irresistible (2001), and In This Skin (2003).
In her new track Leave, from the Nashville Canyon Part 1 EP, Jessica seemed to hint at the struggles in her personal life.
The lyrics suggest that her estranged husband, Eric Johnson, may have been unfaithful, though neither has publicly discussed the details of their separation.
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson’s Separation
Jessica and Eric Johnson announced their separation in January 2025, with Jessica sharing an emotional statement to People about their situation.
“Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” she said.
“Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them.” The couple had been married since July 2014, after meeting in 2010 through a mutual friend.
Together, they have three children: daughter Maxwell Drew (12), son Ace Knute (11), and daughter Birdie Mae (5).
Jessica had hinted at their separation for months, and in November 2024, Eric was seen without his wedding ring.
Despite the challenges in her personal life, Jessica has used her music to channel her emotions, calling her return to the industry a “personal” journey. “This comeback is personal.
It’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything that I did not deserve,” she shared in an Instagram post, alongside a photo of herself in the studio.
Looking Ahead
As Jessica navigates both her professional and personal challenges, she remains focused on her music and her family.
Her fans are eagerly awaiting what comes next, as she continues to rebuild and redefine her career after a long break.
With her new music, a memoir, and a fresh perspective, Jessica Simpson is proving she has much more to offer beyond the spotlight’s superficial judgments.