Jessica Ann Simpson (born July 10, 1980) is an American singer, actress,
television personality and
fashion designer whose rise to fame began in 1999. Since that time, Simpson has achieved many recording milestones, starred in several television shows, movies, and commercials, launched a line of hair and beauty products, and designed fragrances, shoes, and handbags for women. She has devoted time to philanthropic efforts including Operation Smile and a USO-hosted tour for troops stationed overseas.
She has achieved seven
Billboard Top 40 hits, three gold and two Multi- Platinum
RIAA certified studio albums, four of which have reached the top 10 on the US
Billboard 200.
[1][2] Simpson starred with her then-husband
Nick Lachey in the
MTV reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. She ventured into the country music market in 2008 and released
Do You Know.
Early life
Simpson was born in Abilene, Texas, the daughter of Tina Ann (née Drew) and Joe Truett Simpson, who was a minister and psychologist.[6][7] Her younger sister is singer Ashlee Simpson. As a child, she began singing at her local Baptist church. At age twelve, Simpson unsuccessfully auditioned for The Mickey Mouse Club.[8] While attending J.J. Pearce High School, she signed to Proclaim Records, a minor Gospel music record label. She recorded an album, self-titled, "Jessica", but Proclaim went bankrupt and the album was never officially released except for a small pressing funded by her grandmother. However, this small pressing gained her minor attention and she gave concerts with other acts such as Kirk Franklin, God's Property, and CeCe Winans. Simpson left high school at age sixteen (she later earned her GED), and after Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola heard "Jessica", she was signed to the label.[9][10]
Career
1999–01: Sweet Kisses and Irresistible
Simpson released her first single, "I Wanna Love You Forever", which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1999, and reached the top ten in ten countries.[11] Soon afterwards, her major label debut album Sweet Kisses was released. To support the album, Simpson toured with Ricky Martin and with boy band 98 Degrees.
2002–05: Newlyweds, In this Skin and film career
2006–07: A Public Affair and Employee of the Month
2008–09: Move to country and Do You Know
2010–present: Return to Reality TV and Happy Christmas
Other projects
Cosmetics and clothing
Commercials
Philanthropy
Simpson is
Operation Smile's International Youth Ambassador.
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Filmography
| Film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2003—2005 | Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica | Herself | Reality Television |
| 2004 | Jessica | Jessica Sampson | Pilot - Never broadcast[84]
ABC originally picked the series up in February 2004 but dropped the series in May 2004 |
| The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour | Herself | Music/Sketch Comedy Special |
| Nick and Jessica's Family Christmas | Herself | Holiday Music Special |
| 2010 | The Price of Beauty | Herself | Reality Television |
Discography
Tours
- Heat It Up Tour (2000)
- MTV TRL Tour - selected dates prior to her headlining tour (2001)
- DreamChaser Tour (2001)
- Reality Tour (2004)
- Tour of Duty (2005)
- Bob That Head Tour (2009) (opening act for Rascal Flatts)
She has achieved seven Billboard Top 40 hits, three gold and two Multi- Platinum RIAA certified studio albums, four of which have reached the top 10 on the US Billboard 200.[1][2] Simpson starred with her then-husband Nick Lachey in the MTV reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. She ventured into the country music market in 2008 and released Do You Know.
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