Jessica Simpson baby picture published by People magazine

Jessica Simpson gave birth to her first child Maxwell Drew Johnson nearly a month ago but has resolutely refused to share any pictures of her little girl with her fans.

Now Jessica Simpson, 31, has posed up with her daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson on the cover of People magazine.

Holding Maxwell tenderly, Jessica Simpson is seen beaming with pride as she tells the publication that the little girl, her first child with fiancé Eric Johnson, has completely changed her life.

Jessica Simpson said: “My life has completely changed. From how I sleep to what I think about, Maxwell has definitely taken over everything!”

She added: “We stare at her all the time. We can’t get enough!”

Jessica Simpson has posed up with her daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson on the cover of People magazine

In the cover shot, Maxwell Drew Johnson, who weighed 9lb 13oz when she was born on May 1, looks adorable in a white dress and matching headband.

Jessica Simpson is also seen wearing a white nightdress style outfit as she cradles her child.

The former singer, who delivered her child via Caesarean section, also told People magazine that nursing her little girl has “become a full-on job”.

Jessica Simpson said: “It’s the worst if I have to pump and give Eric a bottle to give her. I miss holding her and having that closeness.”

It was recently reported that the highly-anticipated first pictures of Maxwell Drew Johnson were sold for $800,000.

However, the amount is significantly less that some other stars received for baby pictures – Jennifer Lopez is understood to have received $6 million from People for snaps of her twins Max and Emme.

The same publication reportedly gave Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt around $11 million for the exclusive on their twins Vivienne and Knox.