Jessica Simpson celebrated her 46th birthday in the way of a true “sun lover.” The singer shared a close-up selfie on her Instagram, showcasing herself in a black-and-white polka-dot bikini. The image, captioned “💫46💫 July 10/26,” featured Simpson lounging beneath a purple crocheted cover, with oval dark sunglasses.

Her blonde hair was styled in a loose side braid. She accessorized her bikini with layered turquoise bead necklaces, a square green pendant, dangling stone earrings, and stacked bracelets. With the sun lighting up her face, the “With You” singer completed her birthday look with glossy lips and a relaxed expression.

Fans were quick to fill the comments section with birthday wishes and compliments for the pop star. This social media post coincided with Simpson’s resurgence in the music world after a hiatus. She recently appeared on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” where she revealed that her children had never seen her perform live because she took time off to focus on motherhood and develop the Jessica Simpson Collection.

“They’ve never seen me perform,” Simpson mentioned. “I wanted to focus on being a mom and the Jessica Simpson Collection.” Now that she is back to performing, Simpson shared that her children are proud and supportive of this new chapter in her career.

“The kids are very proud of me,” she stated. “They saw how happy and peaceful songwriting made me,” Simpson noted.

Her journey back into music has included traveling to Nashville for writing and recording. Her latest music reflects a more personal style, aiming for honesty in her lyrics.

Simpson credited her 2020 memoir, “Open Book,” with helping her reconnect with herself after years in the limelight. “I’ve never felt so heard and seen,” she said, adding that the process allowed her to connect with her younger self.

Earlier, Simpson spoke to Elle magazine about her enduring love for tanning. A native Texan, she described herself as a lifelong “sun lover,” reminiscing about poolside summers and her role preparation for Daisy Duke in “The Dukes of Hazzard.”

Despite appreciating a tan, Simpson now approaches sun exposure more conscientiously. “I still like the tan,” she said, while acknowledging the need for more prudent sun habits as she ages.

Jessica Simpson has recently returned to music and performing after taking time to focus on family. Her evolution reflects a blend of personal reflection and renewed dedication to her passions.