Jessica Simpson: Ex-Pop Star’s Rough Night

Jessica Simpson was a shocking sight while out with husband Eric Johnson! The former football star kept a firm grip on his wife as she looked unsteady on her feet.

Jessica and Eric were in New York City without their kids, as the former teen idol sported an outfit that showed off the impressive new breasts that she debuted last summer.

The couple kept close together, too, despite earlier reports of battling over Jessica's bad habits — including accusations that Jessica showed up drunk during a live TV appearance to promote her clothing line last September.

The National ENQUIRER has caught Eric having to keep a firm hold on Jessica before. An earlier night out in Hollywood had an angry insider saying that Jessica needed to "go to rehab before she drinks herself to death!"

The 36-year-old mother of two isn't ready to slow down yet, though — and even keeps dreaming of coming back as a pop star! But she'll be doing it without former friend Taylor Swift, according to a pal: “Jess hoped Taylor would lend a helping hand...but Taylor said she was too busy!”