Jessica Simpson Cracks Joke About Tony Romo and a Boat During Concert Appearance
Jessica Simpson has shared details of a recent interaction with her former partner, Tony Romo, emphasizing it was purely platonic.
“Just a few weeks prior, my mother received a call," the 45-year-old Simpson recounted during her performance at the 2025 Women Who Rock Benefit Concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as captured in fan recordings. "He reached out to my mom, explaining, 'Tina, I'm putting the boat up for sale.' My mom then responded, 'Alright, so what?'"
Simpson seemed to be alluding to a $100,000 speedboat, reportedly a gift she gave Romo, also 45, for his 28th birthday in 2009, according to reports from the National Enquirer.
“He then stated, 'Jessica's name remains on the registration,'" she elaborated. "Consequently, I received documentation requiring my signature to transfer ownership of this vessel so he could proceed with the sale."
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Following this exchange, Simpson asserted that Romo expressed his gratitude by offering her plastic tumblers. She humorously remarked, "My reaction was, 'Well, I'm certainly relieved our relationship didn't last.'"
Simpson and Romo were romantically involved between 2007 and 2009, after which she began a relationship with NFL athlete Eric Johnson. This couple celebrated the arrival of their daughter Maxwell in 2012 and son Ace in 2013, subsequently marrying in 2014. Approximately five years later, Simpson and Johnson, currently 46, expanded their family with another daughter, Birdie.
In 2024, Us Weekly verified that Simpson and Johnson were "residing apart." The couple publicly declared their split that January.
“Eric and I have been in separate residences, managing a difficult period in our marital journey," Simpson shared with Us in a prior statement. "Our priority is our children, and we are concentrating on their well-being. We are thankful for the outpouring of affection and encouragement, and we request discretion as we navigate this as a unit."
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Several months subsequently, an insider exclusively informed Us that Simpson "possesses renewed self-assurance and is rediscovering her true self."
“She's thriving since the separation," the source stated in August. "She has transformed into a different individual now that she is no longer in that partnership."
The source revealed that her union with Johnson had been "constraining her," mentioning that Simpson "had been discontent for an extended period" due to "problems with trust and dialogue" that "only escalated." Simpson eventually "understood she was maintaining the marital bond" for their three offspring, the insider mentioned. The source further commented, "It was a tumultuous emotional experience."
During the separation, Simpson has resumed her musical career following a 15-year hiatus. "She has composed extensively. She possessed a wealth of material to draw upon for her creative endeavors," the source noted. "This period has been beneficial for her to focus on music, which has consistently been her genuine passion."
