Jessica Simpson has responded to those who have criticized her ex-husband, Nick Lachey, for his behavior on their reality show, “Newlyweds.” The show, which aired from 2003 to 2005, followed the couple’s lives after they were married in 2002.
Some viewers have said that Lachey was often rude and condescending to Simpson on the show. They have pointed to specific episodes in which he seemed to belittle her or make fun of her.
Simpson was then asked about a scene where Lachey calls her a “spoiled brat” multiple times while arguing about decorating their home. Many people have commented on the clip, writing that Lachey was “a terrible husband,” “Nick was the problem” and “he was so mean to her,” among other negative opinions.
“I’m still that person. Honestly, if Eric told me I had to do all the laundry, I would still throw it over the banister and throw a hissy fit,” she said.
Simpson simply “offers a better-late-than-never shrug,” per the outlet and replied, “It’s amazing what publicity can do” when asked about the initial impression he gave.
“I was so young, I didn’t even have a hold on who I was as a person,” she said about perhaps feeling embarrassed by rewatching the show.
Simpson also said that despite her divorce, she “never” has regretted anything from her past. “No, I learn from it,” she said. “There’s a lesson in everything.”
“I think he was just trying to be funny,” Simpson said. “But I know that some people saw it as him being mean. And I can understand that.”
Simpson said that she and Lachey are now on good terms, and that they have both grown up since their time on “Newlyweds.”
She is taking the lessons she’s learned to her new reality TV project. The “With You” singer told Bustle that she is working on a docuseries that will chronicle her return to music.
“We’re about to start shopping it around,” she said, adding that she’s working with people previously involved with “Newlyweds.”
She is now focusing on making her kids proud. “If they don’t see me following my dreams and fighting for what I believe in — and fighting for who I am and my place in this world — they’ll never do it for themselves,” she said. “And they’ll just be on Instagram thinking that’s what’s perfect. It’s not.”
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