Jessica Simpson and Jeremy Renner are fueling speculation of a rekindled romance after a series of flirty exchanges on social media. The rumors, which initially surfaced in 2010, have resurfaced following Simpson's recent separation from her husband, Eric Johnson.
The singer and actress, 44, and the Avengers star, 54, reportedly connected at a party years ago, with sources claiming Renner was quite taken with Simpson. While Renner downplayed the encounter at the time, recent activity suggests a possible renewed interest.
Simpson caught fans' attention by leaving a fire emoji on a video of Renner working out shirtless. Renner reciprocated by adding a flame emoji to Simpson's album release announcement for her new EP, "Nashville Canyon, Part 1."
Renner also commented, "Congrats Jess!!!" with clapping emojis on Simpson's post celebrating her album's success. Fans have noted that both Simpson and Renner are single parents with successful Hollywood careers, making them a potentially compatible match. Simpson has three children with her estranged husband, while Renner has a daughter with his ex-wife.
Simpson's new music reportedly reflects the emotional turmoil of her separation, adding another layer of intrigue to the situation. Whether this is a genuine rekindling of an old flame or simply friendly support remains to be seen, but fans are certainly watching closely.