Johnny Knoxville Urges Press To Stop Jessica Simpson Affair Reports 7/18/05

Johnny Knoxville has begged the press to stop reporting he had an affair with his Dukes Of Hazzzard co-star Jessica Simpson - because it's upsetting their families. 

The former Jackass funnyman was rumored to have romanced the reality TV beauty on the set of the movie remake - despite the fact he's married to Melanie Clapp and Simpson is married to former boyband star, Nick Lachey. 

Knoxville - real name Phillip Clapp - says he's used to hurtful gossip, but his loved ones are finding it difficult to deal with. 

He says, "Jessica and I are just friends. She's a great girl and all that, but all the rumors. "I just take it in my stride, but it's kind of hurtful to the families that are involved."