Jessica Simpson, 45, reclaimed her authenticity and joy in music after a 15-year hiatus, citing sobriety, self-compassion, and Nashville for her 2025 comeback.

Jessica Simpson, 45, has shared that she never felt “good enough” during her 2000s pop stardom despite hits like "Irresistible," describing the era as inauthentic and emotionally distant. Speaking at a December 7 concert, she revealed feelings of self-doubt, creative restrictions, and a disconnect from her gospel-rooted musical identity. After a 15-year hiatus following her 2008 album’s cancellation, she returned in 2025 with the *Nashville Canyon* EPs, a project she says helped her reclaim her authenticity, reconnect with her Texas roots, and rediscover joy in music. She credits sobriety, self-compassion, and Nashville’s influence for her renewed artistic purpose, emphasizing a focus on intuition and emotional truth.