Ashlee Simpson Ross and Evan Ross' Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

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Ashlee Simpson RossandEvan Rosshad a whirlwind start to their romance.

After meeting at a friend’sbirthday party, the musicians quickly began dating in July 2013. Just months after they went public with their relationship, the pair got engaged. By August 2014, theywere married.

They went on to welcome two children together: daughter Jagger Snow and son Ziggy Blue, born in 2015 and 2020, respectively. Ashlee is also mother to son Bronx Mowgli, whom she shares with ex-husbandPete Wentz.

From their fast-moving romance to their music collaborations, here’s everything to know about Ashlee Simpson Ross and Evan Ross' relationship.

July 30, 2013: Ashlee and Evan make their first official public appearance

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After being spotted together in public several times throughout July 2013, the couple confirmed their new relationship at theJessica SimpsonFall 2013 Campaign event in New York City, which Ashlee was hosting. She and Evan posed for pictures with their arms around each other.

The “Pieces of Me” singer wore a long blue dress and accessorized with boho jewelry and a snakeskin bag, while Evan wore a gray blazer over a V-neck graphic t-shirt.

January 13, 2014: Ashlee and Evan get engaged

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August 31, 2014: Ashlee and Evan get married

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Ashlee and Evangot marriedat his mother’s (Diana Ross) home in Connecticut. The bride wore acrop top, lace skirt and Neil Lane jewelry, while the groom opted for a suit from Dolce and Gabbana. His mother officiated and did a surprise performance of “Endless Love” during the reception.

December 18, 2014: Ashlee and Evan are expecting their first child

The newlyweds had another exciting announcement to close out 2014. In December, they shared the news that they were expecting their first child together, perE! News. Evan had previously told the outlet the month prior that he wanted to have kids with Ashlee, adding: “as many as possible!”

July 30, 2015: Ashlee and Evan welcome their daughter Jagger Snow

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June 1, 2018: Ashlee and Evan launch a clothing line together

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The couple teamed up with luxury brand Zadig & Voltaire to launch a unisex clothing line named after their daughter. Speaking to PEOPLE at the launch event for the line, they shared that Jagger, who was nearly 3 years old at the time, was alreadydeveloping her own sense of style.

“If she doesn’t like something, she’ll check it out in the mirror and tell me,” Ashlee said.

September 7, 2018: Ashlee and Evan release their single “I Do”

Ashlee and Evan released a sweet single about love in 2018, called “I Do.” Lyrics included “You’re asking me if I love you /I do, I do, I do,” and “This love came over me like a hurricane.”

The song was the lead single off their self-titled joint EP, which was released a month later under the artist name ASHLEE + EVAN.

September 9, 2018: The first episode of Ashlee and Evan’s reality showAshlee + Evanairs

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In addition to making music together, Ashlee and Evan also embarked on another venture together: a docuseries about their lives and careers. PEOPLE reported in May 2018 that the series wouldfollow the couple diving into music againas they record their first duet album.

“There was a little bit of a hesitation about doing the show,” Ashlee told PEOPLE. “But wewanted to show our musicand for people to get to know us. And for me it’s been a long time. I’ve definitely grown as a person.”

The show premiered on E! on Sept. 9, 2018, and lasted for one season.

Evan and Ashlee Simpson Ross' pregnancy announcement.

“The fam is growing. ♥️ Ash and I can’t wait to welcome the newest addition,” Evan captioned his post.

May 14, 2020: Ashlee and Evan announce they’re having a boy

Ashlee and Evan later revealed that Jagger was initially not very happy about the news. “She was so upset becauseshe really wanted a sister,” Evan told PEOPLE in August 2020. Ashlee added, “She’s come around to it now … Now she’s going to be the queen forever!”

October 29, 2020: Ashlee and Evan welcome their son Ziggy Blue

Ashlee and Evanwelcomed their son, Ziggy Blue, on Oct. 29, 2020.

He shares a birthday with his famous aunt,Tracee Ellis Ross, who posted photos of him on her Instagram page days later. “This little magic bundle arrived on my birthday. The gift of life! Welcome to the world and to the family my little nephew. I’m already in love,” she wrote in the caption.

November 20, 2020: Ashlee and Evan share their first family photo with all three kids

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About a month after Ziggy was born, Ashlee and Evan shared theirfirst family picture with all three children, in honor of Bronx’s 12th birthday.

In the picture, the family sits poolside, with Ashlee cradling Ziggy and smiling at Bronx, while he and his sister Jagger laugh. She wrote in the caption, “Happy Birthday Bronx! You are the coolest, kindest, deep, soulful kid (almost teen) and I am so lucky to be your mom!”

January 31, 2021: Ashlee and Evan’s son Ziggy meets his cousin for the first time

Proud aunt Jessica shared a sweet black-and-white photo of her daughter, Birdie Mae, and Ashlee and Evan’s son Ziggymeeting for the first time. Birdie was 22 months old at the time and Ziggy was 3 months old.

March 9, 2021: Evan speaks to PEOPLE about spending more time with Ashlee and their kids during the pandemic

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In March 2021, Evan opened up to PEOPLE about the one good aspect of the pandemic: being able tospend more time with Ashlee and his kids.

“All in all, you’ve got to remind yourself of how lucky we are in the sense that we get to have these moments that we may have not had the same way, if we [would have had] to work,” he said. “I’ve got to shoot something in London in a few days, [and it’s] going to be tough to leave … What a bonding experience with all of them.”

He added that for him and Ashlee, parenting during the pandemic had “been about being a team.”

June 21, 2021: Ashlee posts a sweet Father’s Day tribute to Evan

On Father’s Day 2021, Ashlee shared afew sweet snapsof Evan with their children. In the caption, she penned, “You are such an incredible father. I love watching you lead our family. You always make everyone laugh, and have such beautiful lessons, and adventures for the kids.”

August 26, 2021: Ashlee posts a steamy photo of Evan on his birthday

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In honor of Evan’s 33rd birthday, Ashlee posted two photos of her husband on Instagram. One shot shows the couple walking and holding hands, whilethe other shows Evan in a walk-in shower(with a white towel providing just enough coverage to make this image PG-13). In the caption, she wrote, “Your spirit is truly infectious, and I’m so lucky to spend everyday with you.”

June 24, 2022: Ashlee and Evan take their kids to see Diana Ross perform

Ashlee and Evan took their children tosee their grandmother, Diana Ross, perform at The O2 in London. On her Instagram Story, Ashlee shared a picture with the text overlay, “Ziggy’s first show seeing his Ami.” She also posted videos of her children dancing to the music, as well as an image of Bronx and Jagger, captioned: “We love you mama d.”

August 31, 2022: Ashlee and Evan celebrate their 8th anniversary

The couple celebrated eight years of marriage in August 2022. To honor the milestone, they both shared sweet tributes on Instagram. Evan posted apicture of himself and his wifeposing for the camera along with the caption: “HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABY. IT HAS BEEN BEST 8 YEARS LOVING AND LIVING THIS LIFE WITH YOU.”

In the picture, he wears a black blazer over a white tee and a layered collection of necklaces, while Ashlee wears a black mock-neck tank top and a few dainty earrings.

For her post, Ashlee shared a professionally takenphoto of the coupleand wrote in the caption, “8 years Happy Anniversary to the love of my life.”

October 31, 2022: Ashlee and Evan post family pictures celebrating son Ziggy’s 2nd birthday

Ashlee posted a picture with her husband and their three children in honor of heryoungest child’s second birthdayin October 2022. Evan also posted a sweet tribute for the occasion, writing, “My sweet boy Ziggy Blu Ross. Cant believe you’re 2 years old. You are pure JOY. I love you with all my heart🖤🖤🖤🖤.”

March 20, 2023: Ashlee matches with Evan and daughter Jagger in new clothing collection

Ashlee teamed up with the brand Smash + Tess to design a romper collection called “Pieces of Me,” and she included her husband and daughter Jagger in the accompanying photo shoot. In one photo, thetrio pose togetherin matching 70’s-inspired rompers. In another, the mother-daughter duo strike a pose in lavender rompers while holding hands. Jagger even has some solo shots, showing off a promising future in modeling.

Ashlee later sharedshots from the shooton Instagram, writing in part, “I love the matching moment with Evan and Jagger - how cute are those jumpsuits!!”

June 2, 2023: Ashlee and Evan attend Race to Erase MS gala

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February 13, 2024: Ashlee and Evan talk about borrowing each other’s clothes

While talking to PEOPLE during New York Fashion Week, the couple admitted to stealing from each other’s closets thanks to their similar tastes in style.

“I mean, when I feel like I’m over my closet,I’m in his closet,” Ashlee said.

“She steals from my closet way more,” Evan said, and Ashlee added, “I do. He has a great collection of coats, so I’m definitely there for that.”

August 9, 2024: Ashlee shares the secret to her decade-long marriage with Evan

Ahead of the couple’s 10th wedding anniversary, Ashlee spoke to PEOPLE about the secret to their long-lasting marriage.

“I think the secret is thatwe have grown together,” she said. “I think if you can grow together and stick together, that’s probably the key to it all.”

source: people.com