Ashlee Simpson-Ross Gives Rare Update on Sister Jessica's New Music: 'I'm Very Proud of Her' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Ashlee Simpson; Jessica Simpson.Photo:Paul Archuleta/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Footwear News via Getty

Paul Archuleta/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Footwear News via Getty

Ashlee Simpsonis singing her sister’s praises.At theHollywood VirginLA Magazine book launch party held to benefit the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation on Feb. 5, the"Pieces of Me"singer gives PEOPLE an exclusive update on her sisterJessica Simpsonand the musical comeback she’s making.When asked if she listened to any ofJessica’s new music, Ashlee, 40, says she had. “I just interviewed her today for something and that was so nice, so I’m excited and I’m really looking forward to that,” she reveals.As for herself, Ashlee adds, “hopefully somewhere in the theatrical world is really where I’d like to go.“Ashlee Simpson in West Hollywood on Feb. 5, 2025.Michael Tullberg/GettyWhen describing Jessica’s new chapter musically, Ashlee calls it “delicious and yummy and honest.““I think the most important thing about being ready to strip your layers and be where you’re at and meet yourself musically and as an artist, she’s doing that and I’m very proud of her.“Ashlee adds, “her music is great, I’m very excited about it, yeah. And I think everybody will love it.” Jessica, 44, had last released music in 2010 with a Christmas album.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Ashlee’s update on Jessica comes weeks after thefashion mogulannounced she and her husbandEric Johnsonweresplitting up after 10 years of marriagein January.“Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” Jessica said in a statement to PEOPLE at the time.“Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.“Jessica and the former NFL player, 45,met in 2010 and got married in July 2014.They share three children: daughters Maxwell, 12, and Birdie, 5, and 11-year-old son Ace.Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson in Los Angeles in February 2024.Jesse Grant/GettyMonths before announcing their split, a source told PEOPLE in November that the former couple were living “separate lives.““She’s working on music and splits her time between Los Angeles and Nashville. Eric spends all of his time in L.A., where the kids go to school,” the insider said at the time.“Jess and Eric very much live separate lives.”

Ashlee Simpsonis singing her sister’s praises.

At theHollywood VirginLA Magazine book launch party held to benefit the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation on Feb. 5, the"Pieces of Me"singer gives PEOPLE an exclusive update on her sisterJessica Simpsonand the musical comeback she’s making.

When asked if she listened to any ofJessica’s new music, Ashlee, 40, says she had. “I just interviewed her today for something and that was so nice, so I’m excited and I’m really looking forward to that,” she reveals.

As for herself, Ashlee adds, “hopefully somewhere in the theatrical world is really where I’d like to go.”

Ashlee Simpson in West Hollywood on Feb. 5, 2025.Michael Tullberg/Getty

Michael Tullberg/Getty

When describing Jessica’s new chapter musically, Ashlee calls it “delicious and yummy and honest.”

“I think the most important thing about being ready to strip your layers and be where you’re at and meet yourself musically and as an artist, she’s doing that and I’m very proud of her.”

Ashlee adds, “her music is great, I’m very excited about it, yeah. And I think everybody will love it.” Jessica, 44, had last released music in 2010 with a Christmas album.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Ashlee’s update on Jessica comes weeks after thefashion mogulannounced she and her husbandEric Johnsonweresplitting up after 10 years of marriagein January.

“Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” Jessica said in a statement to PEOPLE at the time.

“Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.”

Jessica and the former NFL player, 45,met in 2010 and got married in July 2014.They share three children: daughters Maxwell, 12, and Birdie, 5, and 11-year-old son Ace.

Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson in Los Angeles in February 2024.Jesse Grant/Getty

Jesse Grant/Getty

Months before announcing their split, a source told PEOPLE in November that the former couple were living “separate lives.”

“She’s working on music and splits her time between Los Angeles and Nashville. Eric spends all of his time in L.A., where the kids go to school,” the insider said at the time.

“Jess and Eric very much live separate lives.”

source: people.com