A social media post from an A-list star had fans likening her appearance to a number of other celebrities.
‘I can’t wait for y’all to hear the soundtrack of my soul,’ the 44-year-old singer-actress captioned the post, which was set in a recording facility.
In the post, the star was clad in a black jacket over a beige silk top and skirt with a fishnet bodysuit and black cowboy boots with platforms and heels. She wore black eye makeup and pink lip gloss along with a black necklace.
The star had her trademark blonde locks styled differently than usual, cascading down the front and the side as she relaxed in a chair.
‘I don’t even recognize this person,’ one commenter said of the mystery celeb.
Others compared her appearance to other celebrities including Bravo star Kim Zolciak, 46; hotel heiress Paris Hilton, 43; and former White House adviser Ivanka Trump, 43.
A social media post from an A-list star had fans likening her appearance to a number of other celebrities
The celebrity in question is Jessica Simpson, who appeared to be going back to her musical roots in the social media post Monday.
One user said of the image, ‘But, who is this, even? It doesn’t even look like Jessica Simpson;’ while another said they ‘would have never know this is Jessica Simpson.’
One user suggested, ‘This is a Jess Simpson body double.’ while another said, ‘Woah. You don’t look like jessica.’
One user openly doubted that it was actually Simpson in the picture posted under her handle to her 6.3 million followers.
‘That’s not even Jessica Simpson,’ the user said. ‘They just stay playing in our faces, smh.’
One fan, making reference to Zolciak’s past musical endeavors, wrote, ‘Does it feature your hit single “Tardy for the Party?”‘ referring to the cash-strapped reality star’s 2009 single.
Another user likened Simpson’s appearance to that of some of her famous neighbors in Calabasas, California: ‘I didn’t know there was a Jessica Kardashian.’
Another referenced President-elect Donald Trump’s daughter and one-time adviser, ‘I thought this was Ivanka Trump at first,’ while another said, ‘I thought this was Paris Hilton.’
One fan made reference to RHOA alum Kim Zolciak’s past musical endeavors, saying, ‘Does it feature your hit single “Tardy for the Party?”‘ referring to the reality star’s 2009 single; another posted a GIF of Zolciak
Instagram users threw out names of celebs they felt Simpson resembled in her new post
One user suggested that the image was the result of digital alteration
One user openly doubted that it was actually Simpson in the picture posted under her handle to her 6.3 million followers
Jessica is seen looking fresh-faced in a sweet selfie with the youngest of her three children – daughter Birdie Mae, five – back in August
One user mashed the aforementioned celebs together, writing, ‘Com’ on who the f*** is this? Ivanka Hilton Kardashian? STOP your nonsense.’
One user suggested that the image was the result of digital alteration, saying, ‘Embrace getting older and start with this foolishness editing.’
Not all of the responses zeroed in on the changes Simpson has made to her appearance.
‘She seems healthy, happy, and free so maybe yall should just applaud her for living authentically and keep it moving,’ said one user.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Melissa Gorga, 45, wrote, ‘I love your soul.’
Some users said that people who focused on Simpson’s appearance were missing the point of the post, as they rejoiced in her making new music.
Simpson has past had hits with 1999’s I Wanna Love You Forever, 2000’s I Think I’m in Love with You and 2003’s With You, among others.
‘All these ridiculous people worrying about what she looks like in this photo, missing the fact that she’s making NEW MUSIC!!!’ one user said.
Multiple users compared Simpson’s current look to that of Kim Zolciak (pictured in 2018); Paris Hilton (pictured this month in NYC); and Ivanka Trump (pictured last year in Las Vegas)
Some people had an upbeat response to Simpson’s latest social media post
Some users said that people who focused on Simpson’s appearance were missing the point of the post, as they rejoiced in her making new music
Said another: ‘I cant wait to hear your beautiful and natural voice range again, I know you will rock back on stage @jessicasimpson please do your hit songs, memoir songs and other ones that deserved (but were never released as) to be singles too. You look astonishing.’
Simpson’s post on Instagram was her first this month, amid reports that she and spouse Eric Johnson, 45, have separated. Simpson and Johnson, a former NFL tight end, are parents to three children: daughter Maxwell, 12, son Ace, 11, and daughter Birdie, five.
Simpson and Johnson, who played for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints, celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary this last summer, as they wed in July of 2014 after four years of dating.
She had previously been wed to entertainer Nick Lachey, 51, while he had been married to Keri D’Angelo.
Simpson wrote about her return to music in a November 11 Instagram post, saying she was back in her ‘Nashville music room where [she] unearthed [her] singular magic.’
She vowed, ‘This comeback is personal, it’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve.’
Simpson’s most recent musical release was the 2010 holiday record Happy Christmas.
The album featured covers of festive classics such as Here Comes Santa Claus, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Happy Xmas (War Is Over) and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.