Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson

Jessica Ann Simpson was born July 10, 1980, in Abilene Texas to Joe and Tina Simpson. She grew up in Richardson, Texas, living a normal childhood as the daughter of a youth minister. In church, she was able to shine, using her gifted voice to attract an independent record producer. This producer was the first of many to see the potential for greatness in Jessica. However, because of the lack of finances the independent label went bankrupt, preventing Jessica's album from reaching wider audiences.Although heartbroken, Jessica's dream to be on the radio remained. With support from her family, and her father's managerial talents, Jessica's independent album managed to work its way to Tommy Mottola's desk, then President of Columbia Records. He was won over by her "pure heart" and strong voice. Jessica's singing career with Columbia would take her all over the world many times over and include three major albums reaching Gold, Platinum, and double Platinum.As a born performer, it was only natural for Jessica to spend more time in front of the camera both in television and feature films. Audiences were naturally drawn to her open and uncensored attitude, contributing to the success of the hit reality show "Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica" (2003), which she starred in alongside her then husband Nick Lachey. She followed up the show by making the bold choice to fill in the famous "Dasiy Duke shorts" alongside Johnny Knoxville and Seann William Scott in her debut performance for the film version of The Dukes of Hazzard (2005).Jessica has proven she is a rare talent with an ability to capture the hearts and minds of fans around the globe. Whether it be music or film, it is evident that she has a long career ahead of her as she continues to change and grow as an artist.

Milestones
* 1999 Released multiplatinum debut album "Sweet Kisses"
* 1999 Released single "Did You Ever Love Somebody" which appeared on the "Dawson Creek" soundtrack
* 1999 Was opening act for Ricky Martin and 98 Dergrees; met Nick Lachey during the tour
* 2000 Released duet "Where you are" with then boyfriend Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees; song featured in the film "Here on Earth"
* 2001 Released second album "Irresistible"; album was certified gold
* 2002 Appeared in three episodes of "That 70's Show" as Annette, Kelso's California girlfriend
* 2003 Released third album "In This Skin"
* 2003 Reprised role as Annette on "That 70's Show"
* 2003 Starred with husband Nick Lachey in the MTV reality series "Newlyweds", which documented the trials and tribulations of their marriage
* 2004 Stared with husband Nick Lachey in "Nick & Jessica," an ABC's variety special
* 2004 Starred with husband in the second season of the MTV reality series "Newlyweds"
* 2005 Appeared with husband Nick Lachey in the ABC special "Nick & Jessica's Tour of Duty"
* 2005 Made feature acting debut as Daisy Duke in the big-screen remake of "The Dukes of Hazzard," starring Seann William Scott and Johnny Knoxville
* 2006 Co-starred with Dane Cook in the comedy "Employee of the Month"
* 2006 Left Columbia Records to sign with Epic Records
* c.1992 Auditioned with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera at the age 12 to become a member of the Mickey Mouse Club; she was the only one of the trio that was not cast
* c.1993 Signed with a gospel music label at 13; label folded before an album was released
* c.1997 Auditioned for Tommy Mottola, the chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, while a senior in high school
* Set to star in the comedy, "Blonde Ambition" (lensed 2007)

Album
* 1999: Sweet Kisses
* 2001: Irresistible
* 2002: This Is the Remix
* 2003: In This Skin
* 2004: Rejoyce: The Christmas Album
* 2006: A Public Affair
* TBA: Untitled Jessica Simpson Album

Film
# Employee of the Month (2006)
Amy
# The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
Daisy Duke
# The Master of Disguise (2002)
As Herself
# Blond Ambition
Katie
# Major Movie Star
Megan