Pop icon and fashion mogul Jessica Simpson has sent the internet into a meltdown after delivering a deliciously brutal and playful roast aimed squarely at her famous ex, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.
The moment unfolded in a now-viral TikTok video, where Simpson participated in the popular 'Is This You or Your Ex?' trend. The trend involves users reacting to a series of statements, identifying whether they apply to themselves or a former partner.
When the prompt 'Plays for the Cowboys' flashed on the screen, Simpson didn't miss a beat. With a wry smile and an eye-roll, she swiftly pointed to the 'ex' label, sending a clear and humorous message to her millions of followers.
The clip is a direct and cheeky reference to one of the most talked-about chapters in Simpson's life. Her high-profile relationship with Romo in 2007 was relentlessly scrutinised, with many NFL fans bizarrely blaming her for the quarterback's on-field performance dip and a crucial playoff loss to the New York Giants that year. The narrative became so pervasive it was dubbed 'the Jessica Simpson curse'.
Fans were quick to flood the comments section, praising Simpson for her witty clapback and for reclaiming the narrative after all these years. Comments ranged from 'She said not today curse!' to 'The way she rolled her eyes, she's so over it lol'.
This public and humorous take-down signifies a woman completely at peace with her past. Simpson, now a happily married mother of three and the successful CEO of a billion-dollar clothing empire, clearly has no time for old grudges—but isn't above a little well-timed, light-hearted shade.
The video has since racked up millions of views and countless shares, proving that even years later, the world remains fascinated by the intersection of pop culture and American football.
