Jessica Simpson Welcomes Daughter Maxwell Drew

Jessica Simpson welcomes daughter Maxwell Drew

Jessica Simpson welcomes daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson. According to US Weekly, the 31-year-old singer turned designer gave birth to her first child in L.A. Tuesday morning, May 1st.

“Eric and I are elated to announce the birth of our baby Maxwell Drew Johnson 9 lbs. 13 oz. 21 3/4. We are so grateful for all of the love, support and prayers we have received. This has been the greatest experience of our lives!” Jessica wrote on her website. “Mother and baby are doing just fine”, one source told the website.

Drew comes from her maternal grandmother, Tina Simpson, whose maiden name is Drew.

Maxwell is Jessica’s first baby with fiance, 32-year-old Eric Johnson.  The two were engaged in November 2010 after dating for six months.

Previously, Jessica Simpson was married to Nick Lachey from 2002 until 2005. After splitting from Lachey, Jessica dated  Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo from 2007 to 2009.