There’s a shift happening in Jessica Simpson’s world — and it starts at the roots.
On February 9, 2026, the 45-year-old singer revealed a dramatic brunette transformation on Instagram, officially stepping away from the blonde hair that defined her image for decades. The timing feels intentional. A fresh shade. A fresh chapter.
In the black-and-white photo she shared, Simpson posed on a bed wearing a fitted black mini dress, her long legs stretched forward in high heels decorated with heart details. The caption was playful and pointed: “Some people wear their heart on their sleeve, I wear my heart on my feet.”
Fans immediately flooded the comments, some barely recognizing her at first glance. One follower admitted they thought she was Cindy Crawford, praising how incredible she looked. Another insisted she seemed to be “aging backwards” and encouraged her to stick with the brunette.
The makeover arrives a year after her January 2025 split from former San Francisco 49ers tight end Eric Johnson, ending their 10-year marriage. Since then, Simpson hasn’t hidden the fact that she’s open to what’s next.
During a July 2025 appearance on The Today Show, she told anchor Jenna Bush Hager she was ready to dip her toes back into dating. When asked directly if she was interested, Simpson didn’t hesitate. She said she would “totally jump on that,” confirming she’s single and ready.
Pressed on her type, she made it clear she isn’t searching for a specific look. What matters to her is individuality. Confidence without ego. Someone secure in who they are. She also emphasized that she values her independence and doesn’t need constant validation. If she can keep that strength and share it with someone else, she said, that would be ideal.
Simpson shares three children with Johnson — Maxi, 13, Ace, 12, and Birdie, six. Becoming single again as a mother of three wasn’t something she expected. In October 2025, she reflected on that reality, admitting that at 45, she never imagined she’d find herself in this position. But she described it as part of destiny, even if it wasn’t the plan.
The brunette hair feels symbolic. It’s darker, richer, more grounded. Less girl-next-door pop princess. More woman who knows exactly where she stands.
Whether it’s about turning heads or simply turning a page, one thing is clear — Jessica Simpson isn’t just changing her hair. She’s rewriting the narrative.
