Jessica Simpson Talks Ignoring Media Criticism & Praying For Tony Romo

Access Hollywood - May 4, 2009 11:44 AM PDT
Story photo: Jessica Simpson Talks Ignoring Media Criticism & Praying For Tony RomoJessica Simpson on the cover of June's Vanity FairVanity FairAccess Hollywood

NEW YORK, NY -- Jessica Simpson has forgotten lyrics on stage, been criticized for her weight and been labeled "Jessica Jinx" by Dallas Cowboys fans, but she has finally come to terms with being scrutinized.

"It comes with what I do," the bubbly blonde told Vanity Fair's June issue. "I know that every day the media's going to challenge me, is going to bring me down. But I feel like I'm at such a place that I own myself, and it's authentic. I own that authentic part of myself, and none of those words are harsh enough to make me believe them."

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The singer has faced a slew of criticisms on tour - from those "mom jeans" to forgetting lyrics -- but she has worked hard to put other people's words out of her mind.

"When it comes to media criticism, that's just something I have had to train myself - literally train myself -- to ignore," she said. "Because I'm the one up there on stage, and I can feel the energy of the crowd. And I know when I did good. And I know when I did great. And there wasn't one time on this tour when I felt like I butchered it. I mean, the way people make it sound, I should have never been singing in the first place."

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Jessica maintains a positive outlook and it extends to her relationship with Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo .

"She comes to a ton of games," Tony told the mag. "She's a supportive girlfriend."

She is so supportive, Jessica even prays for Tony's well being on the field.

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"Before a game, I'm crazed, sending mass e-mails: 'Please pray for Tony's protection,'" she revealed.

And when the Cowboys aren't victorious, Tony said she is someone he can turn to.

"It's very hard when you lose... because games are important, and so many people put so much time and effort in," he said. "It's nice to have someone to come home to and try and make you feel better."

Jessica revealed, however, she is no longer in touch with ex-husband, Nick Lachey .

"I have not spoken to him in years," she said.

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  • Carolyn
    Jessica Simpson is not worth blogging about, looking at, listening to, or even mentioning. Talk about NO talent! Now that she and Tony Romo have split up, he needs to keep going and NEVER look back. He must have been temporarily insane to hook up with her in the first place.
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 1:37 PM PDT
  • sinjin
    i think that its unfair that the media wants to lable anyone fat wether they are or not and jess isnt fat .im not a real big fan of hers but i do understand that there are alot of idiots out there who love to put a person down for they way they look or what they do .like her ex she has to pay spouse support to nick needs to find a real job he cant act or sing
    report abuseposted June 6, 2009 5:27 AM PDT
  • sinjin
    i think that its unfair that the media wants to lable anyone fat wether they are or not and jess isnt fat .im not a real big fan of hers but i do understand that there are alot of idiots out there who love to put a person down for they way they look or what they do .like her ex she has to pay spouse support to nick needs to find a real job he cant act or sing
    report abuseposted June 6, 2009 5:27 AM PDT
  • Maribel
    Just because some of you people aren't fans of Jessica doesn't mean everyone should have your same damn opinions of her too. If you don't like certain people don't expect everyone to feel the same way. But just know one thing you haters are no better. You people say you don't like her yet you follow up stories about her it's funny. I think she&#
    report abuseposted May 27, 2009 2:39 PM PDT
  • Armon D
    It would take alot to anger me after seeing Mama and Mamma in-Law. they take care of tha shelter.
    report abuseposted May 10, 2009 7:20 PM PDT
  • everyone comes in different shapes,colors,sizes. everyone is unique thats all that matters rock on jessi!!!
    report abuseposted May 9, 2009 5:59 PM PDT
  • everyone comes in different shapes,colors,sizes. everyone is unique thats all that matters rock on jessi!!!
    report abuseposted May 9, 2009 5:59 PM PDT
  • Sisi
    That's right girl! Keep singing. You should do an R&B album.
    report abuseposted May 6, 2009 9:54 AM PDT
  • Atlantis4569
    There's way too many Gorgeous women out there for this ugly skank to be getting any attention. Not only is she as dumb as a brick, but this manly looking thing has eyes that look like they're a foot apart from each other.Like an alien. Any man that would think this is good looking needs to get out more. Honestly. I mean, how many BJ's is she giving out to keep her career af
    report abuseposted May 5, 2009 8:20 PM PDT
  • Jess S
    Why do we really care??? Lets put this cow out to pasture already!
    report abuseposted May 5, 2009 6:17 PM PDT
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