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Jessica Simpson Profile |
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Birth Date: July 10, 1980
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Birth Place: Abilene, Texas, USA
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Birth Name: Jessica Ann Simpson
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Height:
5'3½"
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Biography |
It's in Dallas, Texas, that Jessica Ann Simpson was born on
July 10th, 1980. Growing up in the small town of Richardson,
her life was textbook happy. Her father Joe was a
psychologist who also served as youth minister in the local
Baptist church.
With this background, it was only normal for young Jessica
to participate in church activities and so she sang in the
choir. Such was her gift that at the age of 12, she
auditioned for The Mickey Mouse Club.
When she reached the finals, she froze, choking completely.
Unfortunately, she didn't get the job; Britney Spears and
Christina Aguilera were luckier. Nevertheless, this
experience served as an important life lesson for Jessica.
jessica, christian star ...
She returned to Richardson and bit into the Christian music
she had been brought up with. Before long, small label
Proclaim Records noticed her voice and offered to record an
album. She recorded a number of gospel songs but just as
they were angling for a release date, the label went
bankrupt.
Not about to give up in the face of adversity, Joe (now her
manager) took his daughter on the road, where they worked
the Christian Youth Concert circuit. Jessica sang and then
sold her home-recorded album after performances. This was a
winning formula and while she was still in junior high,
Jessica was performing with famous gospel acts like Kirk
Franklin and Ce Ce Winans.
Word spread about Simpson and her record sold like hotcakes.
More importantly, it wasn't only Christian music fans who
got into her music; pop lovers everywhere were being charmed
by her voice. This was just the encouragement Jessica needed
to pursue a middle-of-the-road pop music career.
Sure enough, news of Jessica's success reached important
people in the industry. Tommy Mottola of Columbia
Records/Sony Music was one of them and he was stunned by
Simpson's voice and skills.
jessica gives us sweet kisses...
Mottola believed she had the talent to reach mainstream
audiences. Still, Jessica made it clear that she would only
be onboard if she could maintain her identity. Luckily,
Mottola understood what she believed in and supported her
decision.
After signing up with the music giant, her debut album Sweet
Kisses was released in 1999, giving way to the singles "I
Wanna Love You Forever" and "I Think I'm In Love With You."
She then hit the road and showed audiences worldwide what
the Jessica Simpson craze was all about.
She joined boy band 98 Degrees for the tour and it didn't
take long for her to fall in love with one of its members,
Nick Lachey. Their budding romance only helped the release
of their duet, "Where You Are," off Sweet Kisses.
In June 2001, her sophomore album Irresistible was released.
The title track was a smash hit and it went as high as #3 on
the Top 40 mainstream chart. After some remixes, her third
record In This Skin was released in August 2003. However,
Jessica Simpson's life was about to take a drastic turn.
jessica and nick on newlyweds...
After a short breakup, Jessica and Nick finally got married
in October 2002 (which meant that they could finally
consummate their union...) and the celebrity marriage had
rejoiced gossip columnists everywhere. As a result, MTV
offered the couple a reality show based on their everyday
life as a couple, much like The Osbournes.
The deal was struck and August 2003 marked the debut of
Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica. Although the show overshadowed
Simpson's new album, it became an incredible hit and it was
picked up for a second season.
Since the world can't seem to get enough of their goofy
antics, the couple was offered a TV variety special
reminiscent of The Sonny and Cher Show. |
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Other
Information |
Grew up in Richardson, Texas, a suburb of Dallas.
Turned down a part in Coyote Ugly (2000)
Performed at the 2000 American Music Awards.
Auditioned for "MMC" (1989) as a child, but lost the part to
future stars like Britney Spears & Christina Aguilera (who
would be her later competition in the music industry).
Attended J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas
(1995-1998), where she was a cheerleader and very active in
theater arts. She dropped out as a junior to further pursue
her singing career.
1995 graduate of Richardson North Junior High in Richardson,
Texas.
Is the "oldest" of the 4 current most famous "pop queens" in
music (the others are Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and
Mandy Moore); she was the first one to leave behind her
teenage years, after she reached her 20th birthday in 2000.
Close friends with musical group Destiny's Child.
Engaged to 98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey [February 2002]
Is from Dallas, Texas
Is the older sister of Ashlee Simpson
Ex-sister-in-law of Drew Lachey and Lea Lachey.
Her wedding gown was designed by Vera Wang.
Elder sister of Ashlee Simpson. Their parents are Joe
Simpson and Tina Simpson. Joe works as a psychologist and a
Baptist minister in Texas, when he's not managing his
daughters' musical careers and their official websites.
She was part of the USO tour in the 2003 Iraqi War (aka
Desert Storm Part II).
Has a Mercedes Benz SL500.
Loves to shop at Abercrombie and Fitch, Guess, Bebe and
Juicy
Likes to eat at Chuy's (a Mexican restaurant in Dallas,
Texas).
Hosted "Saturday Night Live" (1975) on 17 January 2004 with
her husband, Nick Lachey. She parodied Britney Spears and
Paris Hilton.
She and her husband Nick Lachey currently reside in
Calabasas, California, which is also the location of their
show "Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica" (2003).
Pretty Woman (1990) is her all time favorite movie.
Was picked as #1 on 'Maxim' top 100 hot list for 2004
Beat out Britney Spears, for the role of Daisy Duke, in the
upcoming movie, The Dukes of Hazzard (2005).
Was voted #1 for VH1's Top Ten best bodies.
Loves hot pink roses.
She plays a dumb blonde on her hit TV show, but according to
her mother (in the August issue of Vanity Fair) her I.Q is
in the 160s. That would place her in the "genius" category.
Her all-time favorite song is Berlin's "Take My Breath
Away". She sang a re- recording of the song.
Underwent LASIK eye surgery to correct her vision (2004)
She is the national spokesperson for Operation Smile
Has a song by Adam Green named "Jessica" dedicated to her,
including the lyrics "Jessica Simpson, where has your love
gone? It's not in your music, no. So where has it gone
then?"
Performed at President George W. Bush's Inauguration (2001).
Born on the same day as MTV VJ Quddus and actor Thomas Ian
Nicholas ("Kevin" from the American Pie (1 & 2)/American
Wedding (2003) movies).
Her first album was a Christian album, when she was 14.
Recorded a cover of "A Whole New World" with husband Nick
Lachey for the Aladdin (1992) Special Edition DVD.
Recorded a cover of "Little Drummer Boy" with sister Ashlee
Simpson and another cover of "Baby It's Cold Outside" with
her husband Nick Lachey.
Ranked #43 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the
World" (2002).
Has a dog named Daisy (Malti-Poo).
She and her husband Nick currently reside in Calabasas,
California. [2004]
Made the tabloid headlines after attending a bachelorette
party for friend Jennifer MacFarlane, where the
entertainment was provided by two members of the "Genital
Origami" troupe Puppetry of the Penis. She reportedly
"howled and giggled" at the duo's routine, which included
such installations as "The Fruit Bat" and "The Turtle."
(November 2004)
She is famous for keeping her virginity until her wedding
night, when she went on TV and announced she was going to do
that, making her a positive role model for teenage girls and
young women.
Ranked #2 on E!'s 50 Steamiest Southern Stars
Was voted #1 in People Magazine's 10 Most Stylish Moments
for her "Daisy Duke" look. [September 2005]
"After three years of marriage, and careful thought and
consideration, we have decided to part ways," the couple
said in a joint statement published on Teen People
magazine's website."
Named #9 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.
Met ex-husband, Nick Lachey, at a charity event in 1998
where she was performing alongside Lachey's group, 98
Degrees.
Was nominated for the 2006 Razzie Award for Worst Supporting
Actress along side her sister Ashlee 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.
Former high school cheerleader.
Her spectacular figure features a natural 36DD bust that
blossomed in junior high school. (Source: Celebrity Sleuth
magazine)
In her October 2002 wedding to Nick Lachey, she wore a
beaded, strapless gown designed by Vera Wang. She also
carried a 500-stem stephanotis bouquet from Mark's Garden
(in Los Angeles) that took 12 hours to assemble.
Celebrated her 25th birthday at her parents' home.
Her 25th birthday was celebrated at her parents' Los Angeles
home. Among the guests at the celebration were Mandy Moore,
Jake Gyllenhaal, Eva Mendes and Seth Green.
Named #16 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005"
special supplement. (2005)
Was featured as #20 in Maxim Magazine's "Hot 100 of 2002"
supplement. (2002)
Dropped out of JJ Pierce High School to further her singing
career.
The mansion owned by her and Nick Lachey located in
Calabasas, California, USA was placed on the market for
$3,750,000 and bought by Justin Berfield of "Malcolm in the
Middle" (2000) fame.
Won the Teen Choice Award for Movies - Choice Breakout
(Female) for (The Dukes of Hazzard) on August 20, 2006 from
Universal City, California, USA.
She won a People's Choice Award for Favorite Song From a
Movie "These Boots Are Made For Walkin" from the movie, The
Dukes of Hazzard (2005) on January 10, 2006 at the 32nd
Annual People's Choice Awards (2006).
One of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People (2005).
Named #4 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World
2006" supplement. (2006).
Is Canadian/American.
Friend of Jamie-Lynn DiScala.
Recently discovered that she is allergic to cheese, wheat,
coffee, chocolate, tomatoes, corn and hot peppers. |
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