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Lachey & Simpson's Unexpected Reunion After 20 Years
14 May
Summary
- Nick Lachey confirmed a chance reunion with ex-wife Jessica Simpson.
- The unexpected encounter occurred during a six-and-a-half-hour flight.
- Both Lachey and Simpson have moved on and have new families.
Singer Nick Lachey has spoken about an unexpected encounter with his former wife, Jessica Simpson, during a flight to Hawaii. This marks their first meeting in approximately 20 years since their divorce.
Lachey confirmed the incident on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," characterizing the experience as "strangely okay." He explained that while they were on the same lengthy flight, they were not seated together but maintained a "cordial" and "respectful" demeanor. Lachey's family was also present on the flight.
The former couple, who starred in "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica," were married from 2002 to 2006. Lachey later married Vanessa Lachey in 2011, and they have three children. Simpson, who announced her separation from Eric Johnson in January 2025, has three children with him and reflected on her past marriage to Lachey in her 2020 memoir, "Open Book," calling him her "first love" with mutual respect.
Simpson and Lachey have both continued their careers. Lachey and his wife Vanessa currently host several Netflix dating shows, including "Love Is Blind." Simpson has shared her past relationship with Lachey, emphasizing respect for his current family.
