Celebrity | Joe Simpson Jessica Simpson's Parents Divorce Amid Gay Rumors But rep denies claims that Joe has a boyfriend By Evann Gastaldo Posted Oct 24, 2012 3:20 PM CDT Copied Jessica Simpson, her father Joe Simpson, and her mother Tina Simpson arrive at the Operation Smile "Smile Gala" in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg) Jessica Simpson's parents, Tina and Joe, are divorcing, a family rep confirms to People. The news comes on the same day the National Enquirer posted a story claiming Joe Simpson is gay, and recently came out to his family. A family insider claims he's even dating a "20-something boy toy," who might have been in the car with him when he was busted on suspicion of drunk driving, Radar reports. But the rep insists to People that the split is "amicable," and "there is no third party involved." Read These Next He was an Olympian. Now he's the FBI's most wanted. President Trump accuses six Democrats of 'seditious behavior.' Disturbing turn of events in case of a teen found dead on a cruise. Driver kills 3, then asks, 'Why should I apologize?' Report an error