Overview
- Simpson shared a black-and-white Instagram Story on Thursday of her son Ace kissing her head and standing taller than her, writing, “My 12-year-old Ace is much taller than his Mama.”
- She set the Story to Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” and noted that her son was born to that song.
- In the image, Ace wears a Sierra Canyon basketball jersey and shorts.
- The update follows July birthday photos where Ace was closer to her height, aligning with typical growth spurts for boys between ages 12 and 16.
- Simpson, 45, and estranged husband Eric Johnson announced their split in January 2025 and have highlighted cooperative co‑parenting, including spending Thanksgiving together.