Celebrity Run-In: Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey on Flight

0:00On April 8th, Jessica Simpson and her ex-husband Nick Lachey cross pass on a flight from Los Angeles to Kauai, Hawaii on March 29th. Both were traveling with their current spouses, heading to the islands in first class, while her husband, Eric Johnson, sat back in coach. The encounter turned awkward fast, with sources saying they did their best to steer clear of each other, the whole trip. Lachey reportedly blushed when he spotted her, and Simpson even swapped seats to keep distance from her ex. Their history goes back to when they dated in 1999, married in 2002, and starred on that hit MTV show Newlyweds before. Splitting in 2006 after four years, fans still remember those early days fondly. One report claims they kept it strictly no talk, but another source insists Simpson, Lachey and his wife Vanessa actually chatted nicely and stayed. Amicable? Throughout. Simpson filed for separation from Johnson this January after 10 years and three kids together, while Lachey and Vanessa married since 2000, 11 have three children of their own.

1:04These celebrity run-ins remind us how small the world can feel, especially mid-air, with old flames and new families in tow. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.