This Article is From Nov 24, 2010

Proposal left Jessica Simpson in tears

Proposal left Jessica Simpson in tears

Highlights

  • Pop singer Jessica Simpson cried for about five minutes after her fiancee Eric Johnson proposed to her earlier this month.
  • The singer-and-actress became so emotional after the NFL football player popped the question that she forgot to put on the proposal ring as she was too overwhelmed, Contactmusic reported.
London: Pop singer Jessica Simpson criedfor about five minutes after her fiancee Eric Johnson proposedto her earlier this month.

The singer-and-actress became so emotional after theNFL football player popped the question that she forgot to puton the proposal ring as she was too overwhelmed, Contactmusicreported.

"I had to sit on his knee to really get what washappening. I was shocked. I first said, 'Yes!' But I didn'teven try the ring on until five minutes in. I just sat thereand cried with him," she said.

However, the 30-year-old star couldn't be happier withher ruby and diamond gold Neil Lane band which contains herbirthstone.

"I've already done the traditional thing. I wanted todo something that was different," said Simpson who waspreviously married to singer Nick Lachey, who is now engagedto Vanessa Minnillo.

Before proposing Eric had a sit-down with Simpson'sparents to seek their permission and his good manners are justone of the many things that the blonde beauty loves about the31-year-old sportsman.

"He is the best man in my life . He is just reallythoughtful. He keeps me very centred. He always makes me feellike my feet are on the ground. He's the most special part ofmy life and my day," she added.

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