Jessica Simpson defends her kids flying coach after ex Nick Lachey put her on blast
Jessica Simpson addressed claims made by her ex-husband Nick Lachey regarding their recent flight to Hawaii. Lachey suggested that Simpson flew in first class while their children were in economy, but Simpson clarified that her mother purchased the tickets for the trip. She emphasized that if she had bought the tickets, her children would have sat with her.
- ▪Jessica Simpson defended her decision to fly in first class while her children flew in economy on a recent flight.
- ▪Nick Lachey claimed that Simpson was seated with her mother and estranged husband in first class.
- ▪Simpson stated that her mother bought the tickets for the trip to Hawaii.
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Celebrity News Jessica Simpson defends her kids flying coach after ex Nick Lachey put her on blast By Alexandra Bellusci Published May 20, 2026, 3:12 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Jessica Simpson explained why she was a few degrees away from her children on a recent flight. The “With You” singer set the record straight after her ex-husband, Nick Lachey, claimed she sat in first class while her kids flew economy on a six-hour flight, telling photogs Wednesday at LAX, “My mom bought those tickets.” She reiterated, “It was my mom’s treat for us to go to Hawaii.” As Simpson began to go through security, the photog asked if her kids would sit with her if she were the one who purchased the tickets, to which she replied, “Of course!” 8 Jessica…
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