LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Maxwell Drew Johnson was welcomed by Jessica Simpson today. Maxwell Drew Johnson is Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson’s first child. Jessica made the news announcement on her website today May 1, 2012.

Jessica told news that “Eric and I are elated to announce the birth of our baby girl, Maxwell Drew Johnson”. She said that her daughter weighed in at 9 lbs 13 ounces. The singer turned reality TV host also told news and fans “we are so grateful for all of the love, support and prayers we have received.” She added “This has been the greatest experience of our lives.”

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Simpson’s net worth in recent years has been allegedly close to $1 billion in company sales. An early 2010 Forbes report claimed Simpson’s shoes and accessories earn $500 million in sales, annually. With her empire’s 2010 expected annual sales approaching $750 million, Simpson personally is expected to make in excess of $100 million each year alone.

So will Jessica be drinking Scotch soon? Jessica had told news that she loves to drink and that giving up Scotch was hard for her during her pregnancy. So once the baby is born, Jessica said she would be celebrating with a drink. She previously told news  “I’m a free-spirited girl, but giving up my scotch? My Macallan 18? That was hard for me!”