Desperate or devious
Culture Wars: Who won the Jessica Simpson v. Nick Lachey engagement battleroyal?
- Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson
- Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnil
- Jessica Simpson
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One week after ex-husband Nick Lachey announced his engagement to long-term love Vanessa Minnillo, Jessica Simpson announced her own engagement to her boyfriend of five months, former NFL tight end Eric Johnson. Both engagements made news, but some are questioning if Jess' timing rings desperate.
The former stars of MTV's Newlyweds spark a war of words between CultureMap writers Sarah Rufca and Caroline Gallay. Sarah defends Jessica's decision to get engaged so quickly after her ex. Though she calls the timing unfortunate, Rufca maintains that even the "worst famemonger" wouldn't get engaged to compete with her ex. Caroline maintains that it looks "desperate" and wonders who breaks out their new engagement ring for a promotional appearance at a Kansas City Dillard's.
Tell us: Between Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson, who won the engagement?
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