Ashlee Simpson Ross Reveals Secret to 10-Year Marriage to Husband Evan: 'The Key to It All...' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Ashlee Simpson Ross, husband Evan Ross, and two of her kids attend DSW’s Back-to-School Kick-Off at Lombardi House on August 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Stefanie Keenan/Getty

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Ashlee Simpson Rosshas one simple secret to her10-year marriagetoEvan Ross— love.

While catching up with PEOPLE at DSW’s back-to-school kick-off at Lombardi House in Los Angeles on Friday, Aug. 9, Ashlee, 39, opened up about what has made her marriage with Evan, 35, last.

“I mean, we love each other,” she says. “I think the secret is that we have grown together. And I think that if you can grow together and watch as we all change or evolve and stick together, that’s probably the key to it all.”

Sincetying the knot in August 2014,Ashlee and Evan have become parentsto daughterJagger, 9, and sonZiggy, 3. The singer is also a mom to sonBronx, 15, with ex-husbandPete Wentz.

Ashlee Simpson Ross attends DSW’s Back-to-School Kick-Off at Lombardi House on August 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Stefanie Keenan/Getty

In honor of their 10-year wedding anniversary, the family matriarch tells PEOPLE that she and Evan have been discussing “renewing our vows or doing something special.”

While nothing has been decided yet, one thing is certain: The couple will not be returning to reality television anytime soon.

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Evan echoed similar sentiments about their marriage in June, telling PEOPLE that he believes it has lasted as long as it hasbecause they “love each other, and it’s meant to be.”

Ashlee Simpson Ross, husband Evan Ross, and two of her kids attend DSW’s Back-to-School Kick-Off at Lombardi House on August 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Stefanie Keenan/Getty

“And we enjoy each other’s company, and we love our children,” he added.

He, Ashlee, Jagger, and Ziggy are the faces behindDSW’s back-to-school campaign, which Sarah Crockett, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of DSW, toldFootwear Newswas a natural fit.

“Each family member has their own distinct personal style, exemplifying the diverse footwear styles offered at DSW. Back-to-school at DSW is all about looking great and feeling confident for the full family — whether that be for the kids getting ready for the school year or parents looking for a style refresh for themselves," said Crockett.

Ashlee tells PEOPLE that she’s also “a huge fan of DSW.”

“And I think it’s a great place for the family to go, and especially in these moments like back to school, where everyone is excited to get their new shoe and, what’s my vibe this year going to be? So, I think that it’s such a great place with such great variety,” she says.

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“So, I’m so happy to have this partnership,” continues Ashlee. “And I’m a sneaker girl, so it’s brilliant.”

source: people.com