Jessica Simpson’s Mysterious Affair: Who Was the ‘Massive Movie Star’?

In a recent revelation, Jessica Simpson stirred up the internet with her short story, “Movie Star: They Always Say They're Single,” where she claimed to have had an affair with a well-known actor in 2006.

Speculation and Twitter detectives quickly pointed fingers at Mark Wahlberg.

While Wahlberg has remained tight-lipped about the rumors, the 42-year-old star finally broke her silence in an interview with Bustle.

When asked if she had heard from Wahlberg since the essay was published, Simpson responded with an intriguing laugh described as “a deafening, throw-back-your-head-and-cackle laugh.”

Refusing to disclose her fling's identity, she surprised fans by saying, “There's a lot of Catholics out there.”

Wahlberg, a devout Catholic himself, had several clues in the essay that seemed to indicate his involvement.

References to the gym, an entourage, and the fact that he was shooting the A-list movie “The Departed” with renowned director Martin Scorsese at the time all pointed towards him.

Is Simpson trying to misdirect everyone?

Or did she indeed have a demeaning affair with someone else?

These questions have reignited the curiosity of internet detectives, prompting them to reexamine the clues.

It's understandable why Simpson would choose not to reveal the celebrity's identity.

At the time of their encounter, he was in a committed relationship, a crucial detail he conveniently omitted while entangled with the “With You” singer.

Once Simpson discovered she was the side chick, she promptly ended the affair.

While the true identity of her 2006 paramour may forever remain a mystery, it's difficult not to cast doubts on Wahlberg, even if Simpson hints otherwise.