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 CBS News boss pulls 60 Minutes segment critical of Trump policy. Slate examines the 'spiritual rot' of today's Vegas. Trump makes a new move on Greenland, and Denmark isn't happy. Trump's cries against iffy mortgages may lead back to him. Report an error