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Ashlee Simpson Profile |
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Birth Date: October 3, 1984
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Birth Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
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Birth Name: Ashlee Nicole Simpson
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Height: 5'6"
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Biography |
Ashlee Simpson was born on October 3, 1984, in Waco,
Texas, and raised in Dallas. She's the daughter of Joe and
Tina Simpson, and the younger sister of pop star/reality TV
queen Jessica Simpson. Attending Prairie Creek Elementary
School, Ashlee's talent was apparent early on: at age 4 she
started dancing, and by the time she was 11, she was
admitted into the prestigious School of American Ballet, the
youngest person in that school's history.
When Ashlee was 14, she began to dance professionally, and
the Simpson family moved to Los Angeles. Not long after,
Ashlee went on the road, dancing as part of her sister's
stage show. She supported Jessica's rise to fame from 1999
to 2001, all the while dreaming of acting and even pursuing
her own music career.
In 2001, Ashlee made her first solo television appearance in
a small role on Malcolm in the Middle, and during this time
she appeared alongside her more famous sibling on Saved by
the Bell, The Donny & Marie Show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show,
The View, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and a Disney
Christmas show and concert special. Ashlee also took a part
in the Rob Schneider comedy, The Hot Chick (2002).
But it was on TV that Ashlee first got the role that would
catapult her to greater stardom. In 2002, she was cast as
Cecilia Smith, girlfriend of Simon Camden on the popular WB
drama 7th Heaven. While playing this recurring role, Ashlee
took lessons from renowned acting coach Janet Alhanti. All
the same, Ashlee began to take small steps toward becoming a
singer as well, and in between breaks in her shooting
schedule she recorded songs such as "Just Let Me Cry" for
the Freaky Friday soundtrack.
In late 2003, Ashlee signed a recording contract with Geffen
Records to make her first album. At the same time, her
father Joe (who produces Jessica Simpson's Newlyweds reality
show on MTV) asked Ashlee if she too wanted to have a show
built around her. Ashlee declined at first, but agreed when
Joe Simpson suggested it be about the making of Ashlee's
upcoming album.
The Ashlee Simpson Show premiered on June 16, 2004, on MTV,
and the album, Autobiography, will see its release on July
20, after the show finishes its run. The debut single,
"Pieces of Me," is already enjoying heavy radio play.
But although Ashlee is now entering her sister Jessica's
turf, she takes pains to point out the differences between
the two singing Simpsons. She says her style is more punk
and less pop, and that just as she's broadening her profile,
so is her sister. "It's funny 'cause Jess is doing acting
for the first time," observes Ashlee, "and I'm doing music,
so we sort of switched. It's really great."
As for the future, right now Ashlee is content to spend her
free time having fun, going shopping, and hanging out with
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Other
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Personality described as "fiery and blunt"
She is the little sister of pop singer Jessica Simpson.
Sister-in-law of singer Nick Lachey.
Attended Prairie Creek Elementary.
Broke up with boyfriend of over two years, Josh Henderson
[2004]
Dating Ryan Cabrera [June 2004]
She released her first CD, Autobiography, it hit platinum in
the first week of release. [July 20, 2004]
Has a bracelet from Jessica inscribed: "If you can dream it,
you can become it."
Her album, Autobiography, hit #1 on the Billboard its first
week out.
Her album "Autobiography" was certified 3x platinum.
Featured on her sister, Jessica Simpson's Christmas album
with the track "Little Drummer Boy".
Shares a birthday with No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani.
Her MTV show "The Ashlee Simpson Show" (2004) returned for a
second season.
Is good friends with singer Fefe Dobson.
Lip-synched her performance on "Saturday Night Live" (1975)
[October 2004]
Good friends with actor Simon Cutmore.
Is the youngest person ever admitted to the School of
American Ballet. She was admitted at the age of eleven.
She is a fan of the independent band, Stilletto Formal
On Forbes 2006 Richest Young Celebrities List, it is
reported she earned $5.3 million in 2005.
Was nominated for the 2006 Razzie Award for Worst Supporting
Actress along side her sister Jessica Simpson. Ashlee was
nominated for her performance in the film Undiscovered
(2005), while Jessica was nominated for her performance in
The Dukes of Hazzard (2005). Neither won the award, however. |
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