Ashlee Simpson's ex-boyfriend is ''best friends'' with her fiancé.
Ryan
Cabrera, who dated the blonde beauty, 29, in 2004 and was the
inspiration for her hit 'Pieces of Me,' claims he is thrilled the blonde
beauty is marrying Evan Ross, whom he has known since they were
children.
The 32-year-old star told UsMagazine.com: ''Evan's been
one of my best friends, he used to sleep on my couch way back in the day
since he was a baby. And then to see him with obviously another friend
of mine is great.''
He also confirmed that he and Evan, who is Diana Ross' son, have been working in the recording studio together.
He
said: ''Originally, we were working on his album together, so I was
helping him write songs for his record. Then we came up with this one
song that just worked right for me.''
The couple, who are
preparing to get married later this month, were spotted attending Ryan's
birthday in Malibu, California in July, and he insists there is nothing
strange about their friendship.
He said: ''Ash and Ev came to my
birthday party. I'm friends with pretty much most of the girls I've
dated except for the most recent one because it's a little fresh.''
But he admits he isn't sure if he will attend their wedding.
He said: ''I don't know, depends if I'm in town.''