Jessica Simpson is heading down the aisle again. In a new report from Us, a source says that, as of Thursday, the singer and reality TV star is now engaged to her new love Eric Johnson. It will be the second marriage for both.
Just days earlier, news broke that ex-husbandNick Lachey was engaged to marry his live-in girlfriend, Vanessa Minnillo.
Simpson met Johnson, a former NFL pro, in May. And their speedy courtship took a big step forward when he accompanied her to Italy to celebrate her 30th birthday in July. Last month -- shortly after Johnson's divorce from his wife of five years, Keri, was finalized -- Simpsongushed in the press about her new romance: "We're just best friends. He's my dude! I love him."
The TV star, who recently presided as a guest judge during the controversial season finale of 'Project Runway,' wed pop singer Lachey at the age of 22 in 2002; after starring in the MTV hit 'Newlyweds,' the couple divorced in 2006. Lachey, 37, began dating Minnillo shortly after the divorce. Simpson has since dated singer John Mayer and football star Tony Romo.
On Saturday, Simpson was spotted wearing a large ruby and diamond ring on her left hand while making an appearance at a Kansas mall. Her rep has yet to confirm that she and Johnson are officially engaged.
Just days earlier, news broke that ex-husbandNick Lachey was engaged to marry his live-in girlfriend, Vanessa Minnillo.
Simpson met Johnson, a former NFL pro, in May. And their speedy courtship took a big step forward when he accompanied her to Italy to celebrate her 30th birthday in July. Last month -- shortly after Johnson's divorce from his wife of five years, Keri, was finalized -- Simpsongushed in the press about her new romance: "We're just best friends. He's my dude! I love him."
The TV star, who recently presided as a guest judge during the controversial season finale of 'Project Runway,' wed pop singer Lachey at the age of 22 in 2002; after starring in the MTV hit 'Newlyweds,' the couple divorced in 2006. Lachey, 37, began dating Minnillo shortly after the divorce. Simpson has since dated singer John Mayer and football star Tony Romo.
On Saturday, Simpson was spotted wearing a large ruby and diamond ring on her left hand while making an appearance at a Kansas mall. Her rep has yet to confirm that she and Johnson are officially engaged.
"He's a really smart guy, and Jessica really loves him," remarked Pete Wentz (husband of Simpson's younger sister, Ashlee) to People.com earlier this month, talking about Johnson during VH1's Save the Music Gala in New York. "I think that's the most important thing, seeing her happy."
Simpson opened up in recent interviews about her new lease on life, hinting that she'd love to try planning a wedding again: "I am from the South, so I've definitely dreamed of being married my whole life and having children, so hopefully that's in my future."
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