Jessica Simpson Gushes About Boyfriend Eric Johnson: 'I Love Him!'

By Christine Fenno Posted Oct 16th 2010 01:19PM

After taping a PBS holiday special this week (on which she'll sing music from her upcoming Christmas album), Jessica Simpson didn't hold back about how her current relationship is going.

The reality star told People.com that boyfriend Eric Johnson simply makes her happy.

"As far as Eric and I go," she said, "we're just best friends. He's my dude! I love him."

Simpson reportedly began dating the former NFL player in May, and the pair traveled to Italy with friends in July to celebrate her 30th birthday in style.

Is the VH1 star crowing more openly about her love life now that she's with a legally single man?

According to official papers filed in Los Angeles, the divorce between Johnson and his ex-wife Keri was finalized last month, with no spousal support awarded to either party (the couple, married five years, reportedly separated in October 2009).

Simpson's "dude" is a 31- year-old who played football as a student at Yale, before his five-year career in the NFL.

"This [relationship] is just normal, thank God," Simpson explains. "He's very, very supportive....Couldn't ask for a better man in my life right now."

When asked by People.com if she thinks Johnson is "the one" for her, she was both cautious and effusive: "I'm not gonna jinx my own self. He's the one for me right now! I'm very happy. I'm in a great place, and if right now could last forever, I'd take it."

Vh1 is scheduled to bring back a revamped version of 'Price of Beauty' in early 2011. Will the episodes feature less Ken Paves and more Eric Johnson? We'll be waiting to see!

Tags: eric johnson, jessica simpson

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Sunday 17 October

By Steve

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She has two womens bodies !

Saturday 16 October

By porky

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dang Jessica...hit the treadmill

By K.

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Hey, that guy went to YALE and was able to play football all the way to the NFL.

I think I will go with his opinion of Jessica.

By gposner29

Jessica honey, put down that fork. C-mon...with your money you could afford the finest of trainers. GET INTO SHAPE KID...You've got one body. Take care of it. Kapish?

By Apostate

This current liason will be about two months longer than "The Price Of Beauty"...

By Lol

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White women are as dumb as dirt.

By ronoct12

won't work!!Go somewhere else.

By Jane

Yeah, that's why we all have college degrees and we don't live in the ghetto with all of our babies daddy's.

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Black women are dirt !

By PORKER

Hey Jessica, even with the black dress, you can't hide all the weight that you've put on. Camon girl, hit the gym, before you get dumped and you will, if you don't lose all that new weight. Time for you to learn how & what to eat, don't you think???

By bevesbasic

I think she is in love with her refrigerator

By LOL

bevesbasic - NOW THAT'S JUST COLD!

My guess is that she is as emotionally mature as a 13yr. old child and is and probably always be in love with love. That means continuing frequent heartache for the woman-child.

Erick hit it if you must but keep in mind all who were there before you; and sadly after you.

By ARNIE R

Uh, other than finding a new man every few months, what has she done (singing, acting, etc) recently than justifies her celebrity status?

By ltjaysantos

She looks like she's been eating at alot of the buffets.Either that or she going back for seconds...and thirds.Kirsty alley used to be a hot chick too...until.

By Kelly

She must be happy she's fat again...can't wait to see where that chest is 20 years from now...glad you're happy J now go away

By dpbeach03

Yeah, she loves him. Just like the last 30. Does the word "promiscuous" have no meaning for celebrities? They f**k more than most of us breathe. Their business is their own, but they publicize every single bedding.

By bstill

For all the negative remarks, I hope Jess finds her man who will have a family with her. I think she'll make a great mother!

By ajschrod

Ain't Jess just beautiful? How can anyone possibly dislike her--she's so full of love and enthusiasm it must be a steady treat just to be around her! If every guy she has ever dated received that much affection, they should feel priviledged!

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