Overview
- In a Nov. 1 Instagram message, the 45-year-old wrote that alcohol “silenced my intuition” and “blocked my dreams,” adding that choosing faith over fear brought strength through surrender.
- Simpson has said she has not consumed alcohol since October 2017, citing a Halloween low point that led her to quit and seek therapy, a journey she detailed in her memoir Open Book.
- She told The Cut earlier this year that sobriety reshaped her songwriting by easing fears and helping her access her authentic voice.
- Her milestone comes during a period of personal transition after announcing in January that she and Eric Johnson were living separately while prioritizing their three children.
- The sobriety reflection also caps a professional comeback in 2025 that includes new EPs, live performances such as an SXSW set, and a guest role on the legal drama All’s Fair.