what did john mayer say about jessica simpson
John Mayer publicly referred to Jessica Simpson as “sexual napalm” in a 2010 interview, and also said she was “like crack cocaine” to him. Simpson later said the comments were “disrespectful” and “shocking.”
What he said
- “That girl is like crack cocaine to me.”
- “Sexually it was crazy.”
- “It was like napalm, sexual napalm.”
Why it became controversial
The remarks were widely criticized because they were explicit and framed Simpson in a demeaning way. Simpson later said she did not think a woman’s bedroom performance should be discussed publicly.
Later response
Years later, Mayer said he had heard parts of Simpson’s memoir and was not planning to read more, while Simpson said she did not feel owed a public apology.
| Person | What was said |
|---|---|
| John Mayer | Described Simpson with phrases like “sexual napalm” and “like crack cocaine.” |
| Jessica Simpson | Called the comments “shocking” and “disrespectful.” |