The Unforgettable Conversation
Jessica Simpson has opened up about the memorable moment her That 70s Show co-star Ashton Kutcher discovered she was still a virgin at age 22. The revelation came during their time working together on the popular comedy series, where they portrayed characters Annette Berkhardt and Michael Kelso respectively.
Kutcher's One-Word Question
In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, the 45-year-old actress recalled the exact moment she shared her personal life details with Kutcher. "I'll never forget telling Ashton I was a virgin," Simpson revealed. "He was like, 'Why?'"
The conversation occurred around the same time their characters were filming a scene where Annette confesses her virginity to Michael's character. Simpson had publicly declared at the time that she was saving herself for marriage, making the on-screen moment particularly poignant.
When faced with Kutcher's simple but direct question, Simpson responded with equal conviction: "I was like, 'Because I haven't met my husband yet.'"
Relationship Journey and Current Life
Jessica Simpson's personal life followed the path she had envisioned, though not without its challenges. She went on to marry her first husband, Nick Lachey in 2002, though the marriage ended after four years. Her second marriage to Eric Johnson in 2014 produced three children - Maxwell (13), Ace (12), and Birdie (6).
Earlier this year, Simpson and Johnson announced their divorce after more than a decade together. In a statement to People magazine, Jessica explained: "Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage. Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them."
New Dating Preferences
Speaking about her current approach to dating after separating from the 46-year-old former NFL player, Simpson revealed an interesting preference. In an interview last month, she confessed to being interested in "younger men" during this new chapter of her life.
"I think I'm into younger men at the moment," she told Extra. "When you're newly separated... I feel like younger guys kinda like the confidence of an older woman, I'm discovering."
The singer and fashion designer added that she's currently "having fun" exploring this new dynamic, showing a positive outlook despite the heartbreak of her marriage ending.
Moving Forward with Love
Despite the pain of her recent separation, Simpson has chosen to approach the situation with compassion and understanding. She shared with Parade magazine: "I choose love because if I chose to be resentful or if I chose to let the pain of it overwhelm me, I would fail."
This philosophy extends to how she views her former partner's actions as well. "I had to choose love and loving people through their mistakes," she explained. "If I'm going to love through my mistakes, I have to love others through their mistakes. And that really was probably the biggest lesson of all."
The journey from that surprising conversation with Ashton Kutcher about her virginity to her current status as a single mother navigating the dating world shows Simpson's continued evolution both personally and professionally.
