Jessica Simpson, a movie star and fashion designer, got sober four year ago. She admitted that she had been drinking heavily, and also took pills, according to her memoir Open Book.
And on Monday the Dukes Of Hazzard actress, 41, took to Instagram to reflect on what was a very good decision for her and her family as she shared a shocking image of herself.
The blonde beauty is almost impossible to recognize as she looks confused and bloated in a pink tracksuit while sitting down in a darkened room.
A look back: Jessica Simpson got sober four years ago. And on Monday the Dukes Of Hazzard actress took to Instagram to reflect on her decision as she looked almost unrecognizable
Closer: The pinup looked confused and bloated while wearing a pink tracksuit as she sat in a darkened room with the lights on her face.
The author, who is married to Eric Johnson and has two daughters Maxwell, 9, and Birdie, 2, as well as eight-year-old son Ace, said that “this person” in the morning of November 1, 2017 was an unrecognizable version.
‘I had so many self-discovery to unlock and explore. I knew that this moment would be the one where I could find my light, overcome my inner battle with self-respect, and face this world with piercing clarity.
She said that she had to quit drinking alcohol to accomplish this because it kept her mind circling in the exact same direction.
“And quite honestly, I was exhausted,” said Ashlee Simpson’s sister.
Better now: ‘I had so much self discovery to unlock and explore. I knew this was the moment I would let go of my darkness, triumph over my internal struggle for self-respect, piercing clarity, and take back my light. This summer
She said that she wanted to feel the pain in order to be able to ‘carry it as a badge of honour.
Simpson wanted to live life as a leader, to ‘break cycles to move forward- never looking back with regret over any decision I have made or would make for the remainder of my time here within the beautiful world.
According to the clothing designer, she cannot believe it’s been four years since she stopped smoking.
It feels like 2. That’s a good thing. Ha.
She also stated that alcoholism and the label of an alcoholic are stigmatized.
The Public Affair singer said that the real work needed to be done in life was to accept failures, pain, brokenness and self-sabotage.
A smashing success: And Simpson wanted to live as a leader does and ‘break cycles to advance forward- never looking back with regret and remorse over any choice I have made and would make for the rest of my time here within this beautiful world.’ Last month, Simpson was interviewed on FN about her empire.
“The drinking was not the problem.” I was. I didn’t love my self. I didn’t respect my power. Today, I do.
“I have made peace with my fears and accepted the parts that are just sad in my life. I am a strong believer in my own power and have the courage to take it. I am honest and open. I am free.’
Open Book is her memoir about getting dry. She said that she was a victim of her own addiction to alcohol and pills. It was easy to give up alcohol. I was mad about that bottle. I was amazed at how it allowed me stay complacent, numb.
Therapy was not so easy.
Proud mama: ‘After 16 years in business I feel ready to meet this next exciting phase with open arms. She said, “I know the sky’s the limit when my mom, my incredible team, and I lock into all our customers completely,” she added. See Tina
When she was six years old, she shared a bed at home with the daughter of a close friend. “It would start by tickling my back, then move into things that were extremely uncomfortable.
She kept her mouth shut: “I wanted to tell my parents.” I was the victim, but somehow I felt wrong.
She told her parents Tina and Joe Simpson when she was twelve, while on a car trip. Her mother said to her father, ‘I told your dad something was happening. Simpson claims that her father kept his eyes on the road and did not say anything: ‘We never stayed again at my parents’ house, but we also didn’t discuss what I had said.
Last month Simpson has secured control of her thriving billion-dollar fashion and accessories company.
The former actress had to do so because her company’s parent company Sequential Brands Group Inc. filed for bankruptcy in August.
After stepping away from acting, singing, and reality TV, the looker founded the company in 2005.
Jessica stated that it meant the absolute most to her to be able take over total ownership of my brand in a Footwear News cover article.
“After 16 years in the business world, I am ready to embrace this new exciting phase.” My mom, my amazing team and I will be able to lock in our customers fully. I know the sky is limit.
Tina, who is also the president of the company, said, “For all our hard-working talent, amazing licensing partners to know Jessica at the helm gives us strength and belief for the future.”
She had the cash: Earlier this year the actress bid $65M to buy back her brand. The bid came just days before their licensing company filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The matriarch stated that Jessica needs to regain control over her namesake brand so they can work with their team, their licensing and retail partners to build the legacy brand to pass on to her children and her family’
Jessica stated that Vince Camuto, the late shoe designer, was a mentor to them after he helped with her launch 16-years ago.
She told Footwear News, “Never in my wildest dreams would I imagine being part of a true lifestyle brand that has been at its top for 16 years. But Vince could,” “After six month in the business, Vince knew.
Earlier this year the Dukes Of Hazzard actress bid $65M to buy back her brand.
The bid was received just a day before their licensing company filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Sequential Brands Group Inc. hosted an auction to find investors for all its brands.
Jessica’s competition was Galaxy Active and Centric Brands, according to Bloomberg.
Sequential shared that it has debts of $435M, and assets of $
Her three kids: She included her family in the fall campaign. Maxwell, nine-year old, and Birdie, two-year-old are the models. Eric Johnson is the husband.