Jessica Simpson Addresses Long-Running Beauty Rumours
Jessica Simpson has finally put to rest a decade-old myth about her beauty routine. In a recent interview with ELLE magazine, the 2000s pop star addressed persistent reports that she spent an average of $1,000 per week on tanning services during the peak of her career.
The rumour first gained traction after a TVNZ article claimed, based on a source, that Simpson had a “million-dollar beauty routine” that she followed “back in the day.” The story suggested she spent $1,000 weekly on tanning, $1,000 on eyelash extensions, and even had a $230,000 team of hairstylists on call.
In response, Simpson dismissed the claims with a mix of disbelief and humor. “No, $1,000? Gosh. I’d rather have lain out in the sun,” she said. While the New Zealand media outlet reported on these extravagant figures, Simpson was quick to clarify that the numbers were far from accurate.
She speculated that the rumors might have originated from the intense beauty standards she faced while filming the movie Dukes of Hazzard. “I had to be tan, and that was a four-month shoot where I was damn near naked the whole time,” she explained. “The only way to be confident then when shooting was to spray it, and do body makeup. But I also didn’t want it to be too orange, so I had to have a base tan. It was all thought out.”
Despite her past love for a good tan, Simpson has since changed her approach to sun exposure. “Nowadays, I spray my kids [with sunscreen] when they go down to the park and am always putting it on myself too,” she shared. “I definitely turned it around not just because of ageing, but because there are lots of hazards to it.”
A New Chapter in Life and Career
These comments come months after Simpson made a music comeback and went through a high-profile split from her former NFL husband, Eric Johnson. Speaking about her experience as a newly-single woman for the first time in 10 years, she revealed she has been enjoying the freedom.
“When you’re newly separated… I feel like younger guys kinda like the confidence of an older women, I’m discovering,” she added while on the red carpet of All’s Fair.
Simpson’s openness about her past and present has resonated with fans, who appreciate her honesty and authenticity. Her journey from a glamorous lifestyle to a more health-conscious approach reflects a broader shift in how celebrities manage their public image and personal well-being.
As she continues to navigate life post-split, Simpson remains a figure of inspiration, showing that it’s never too late to make positive changes. Whether it’s embracing a healthier lifestyle or redefining her career, she continues to prove that she is more than just a former pop star — she’s a resilient and evolving individual.
