Jessica Simpson has given an interview hitting back at claims about her weight and talking about ex husband Nick Lachey and their MTV show Newlyweds.

In Vanity Fair magazine she is asked about recent media stories about her body. Jessica explains: “It comes with what I do and I know that every day the media’s going to challenge me, is going to want to bring me down.

“But I feel like I’m at such a place that I own myself, and it’s authentic. I own that authentic part of myself, and none of those words are harsh enough to make me believe them.”

She added: “I can’t imagine saying some of the things people have said about me about anybody else.”

And after unflattering photos of Simpson appeared a few months back she has certainly hit back in style with a stunning Vanity Fair cover shoot by legendary photographer Mario Testino.

Asked about her ex Nick Lachey she explains: “I have not spoken to him in years.” But asked if MTV show Newlyweds caused their break-up she said:

“In all honesty, I believe it did not affect our marriage… Because we enjoyed watching those episodes, and that will always be a time I cherish.”

The show also got Jess’ noticed by her current boyfriend Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.