
Another Man Tore Ashlee and Pete Apart: Her Dad

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz had
lunch together with son Bronx in Beverly Hills this week, giving some hope to shell-shocked friends that they might reconsider their divorce. Insiders tell me, however, that's not going to happen if Ashlee's dad, Joe Simpson, has his way.
"Just like when Jessica split from Nick, Joe is doing nothing to encourage Ashlee to give the marriage another try, if only for the sake of her son," an insider tells me. "Joe likes being the only man in his daughters' lives and is happy that Ashlee has moved back into his home [in Encino, Calif.], just like Jessica did after she announced she was leaving Nick."
Mark Hoppus on the Simpson-Wentz Breakup:
Ashlee and Pete married in May 2008, when Ashlee was 23 and Pete was 28. Their son Bronx Mowgli Wentz was born later that year. A source told PEOPLE that the real reason for the split was that they married too young. (Twenty eight is young?)
In their only statement on the split, the pair claimed they "remain friends and deeply committed and loving parents to our son Bronx, whose happiness and well-being remains our No.1 priority."
Pete, who is said to be devastated by the news, has been begging Ashlee to reconsider and has even reached out to her parents in a last-ditch effort to get her back.
"Joe got rid of Nick, and now he is saying goodbye to Pete," a friend of Pete's tells me. "Let's hope Ashlee finds more happiness than Jessica did when she finds herself officially single again."
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Ashlee, Pete and Bronx Shots
Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are divorcing but they have Valentine lunch at Beverly Hills Hotel with son Bronx Feb 14, 2011 X17online.com EXCLUSIVE
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The first time I heard they split up.... I knew it was her dad. He did the same with Jessica. He needs to minds his own business. A control freak for sure.What father does this? Their marriage is non of his business...
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I don't know what is the matter with these 2 girls that they can't tell their father to MIND HIS OWN BUSSINESS. What the heck are they afraid to tell him off Geez.? They will never have a life of their own as long as they let hIm run their life. AND YES WHERE IS HIS WIFE THROUGH ALL THIS OR IS SHE AFRAID TO TELL HIM OF ALSO. MAYBE HE IS A LITTLE STRANGE AND OPPOSSESED WITH HIS DAUGHTERS. kIND OF WEIRED. GET A LIFE OF YOUR OWN JOE. lEAVE YOUR DAUGHTERS ALONE.
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Yes, 28 is young, but 23 is especially so.
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Response to J: I agree! Young, yes, but old enough to be making their own decisions. Mr. Simpson should take a step back and let them start to live their own lives.....but maybe he's afraid of losing his 'Cash Cows'! If that's the case, SHAME ON HIM!!!
Someone really needs to explain this whole Simpson thing to me, particularly the part where the no talent Jessica is a billion dollar fashion maven. ???????
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The dad is kinda gross
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23 MAY be too young to marry, but 28 is definitely not.
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Does this surprise anyone? It was the first thing I said when the divorce was announced. Shame on you Joe.
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My big question is:
"Who the heck cares?"
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JOE SIMPSON IS SO SICK, AND AFTER HIS DAUGHTERS MONEY, THAT HE HAS SICKENED HIS DAUGHTERS AND MADE THEM LIKE THEY ARE DUTY BOUND AND IN A CULT WITH THEIR FATHER. IT IS BEYOND SICK AND SICKENING. ERIC, TAKE HEED. YOUR MARRIAGE WITH ALCOHOLIC JESSICA WILL NEVER LAST, AND YOU WONT GET A PENNY.
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Stupid people have made these nobodies rich.
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Is this a proven pattern...data over time? Perhaps given the history; Daddy should examine the definition of protecting vs. controlling?
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Don't be so quick to put the father down. Without him, these 2 untalented ditzes would be nowhere. Kudos to him for formulating an image and licensing the name for the fashion line. It's made millions. A dummy he ain't. That "breast" remark was very calculated. Each move, step, story, photo op, etc. for that matter is very, very calculated and people eat it up and make them richer. He may be controlling, but look at the empire he created. Seriously, people, you think Jess had the brains to do all of this?
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You know part of being a parent is letting go. We have our children for a short time and we give them all the tools to succeed in life and then we stand back. When you get married you forsake all others... this includes parents. Mr. Simpson has had his life, family and marriage and should allow his children the same opportunities.
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dad wont let go because he feels entitled to the perks of celebrity his daughters have the money the fame the parties etc... and he might actually have to get a real job! best thing jess and ash could do is find new managment and tell dad to be just dad!
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How can the talentless sister of another equally talentless person always be in the news? What has either of them done so far that makes them worthy of even being mentioned for anything significant?
Only in America.........
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Actually, I thought Ashley had more talent than Jessica. She sings a heck of alot better than Jessica and even acts better.
Uhh... Yes, 28 is young. Not too young to marry, but young in general. You're not even allowed to be a senator at that age. I'm getting tired of Hollywood and media trying to make 25 some destination of old age. Get real.
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This is all nonsense. Ashlee (I hate that spelling) undoubtedly has been dating someone else, ala that pig Leeanne Rimes (who looks like Owen Wilson nowadays!). A few weeks ago AOL had something about who get the dog in a breakup? I found it rather a stupid question: obviously, the guy should get the dog because the wives' boyfriend already has a dog!
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He must control his daughters' lives, or else he MIGHT have to actually WORK for a living!! God forbid he try to live on a preachers salary! Besides that flaw, WHAT kind of father OR preacher, makes remarks about his daughter's boobs??? That gives you an idea of how messed up he is.
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