Famous wives of professional athletes

Sometimes stars from one industry (sports) align with stars from another (entertainment) resulting in holy matrimony. It happens a lot.

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson

Famous wives of pro athletes

Jessica Simpson, an American singer, actress and fashion designer, married Eric Johnson, a former NFL tight end who played for the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints. Johnson was said to have proposed on Nov. 11 at 11:11 a.m. with Led Zeppelin’s “Since I’ve Been Loving You” playing in the background and with rose petals on the ground.

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