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'''Jessica Ann Simpson''' (born ] ]) is an ] ] ] who rose to fame during the late-]. In the following decade, she starred with her then-husband ], in the ] ] '']'', released her own line of Dessert Beauty and Dessert Treat beauty products and started a career as an ] while continuing her music career.


'''Jessica Ann Johnson''' (] '''Simpson'''; born July 10, 1980)<ref name=biography /> is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer. After performing in church choirs as a child, Simpson signed with ] in 1997, aged seventeen. Her debut studio album, '']'' (1999), sold two million copies in the United States and was led by the ]-top three single "]". Simpson adopted a more mature image for her second studio album, '']'' (2001), and its ] peaked within the top 20 of the chart. The album received ] certification by the ] (RIAA). Simpson's third studio album, '']'' (2003), sold three million copies in the United States.
==Biography==
===Early life and beginning===
Simpson was born in ] and raised in ], a suburb of ]. She is the daughter of ] (a former ] youth minister) and Tina Ann Drew (a former Sunday School teacher). She has a younger sister, ], who launched her own music career in mid-2004. Simpson started singing at the age of twelve as a part of her Baptist church ]. At the same age, she made an unsuccessful application for '']'', which starred fellow pop singers ], ] and ], among other future stars.


During her earlier career, Simpson became known for her relationship with and later marriage to ], with whom she also appeared on the ] reality television series '']'' (2003–2005). Following the release of her first ] album '']'' (2004), which was certified gold, Simpson made her film debut as ] in '']'' (2005). She also recorded a cover of "]" for the film's soundtrack. In 2006, she released her fifth studio album, '']'' and appeared in the romantic comedy film '']''. With the release of her sixth studio album '']'' (2008), she moved into the ] genre. A second Christmas album titled '']'' followed in 2010. Simpson has sold 20 million albums worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jessica Simpson |publisher=The Vogue |url=https://thevogue.com/artists/jessica-simpson/ |access-date=April 18, 2023}}</ref>
Simpson attended ] in ]. She was discovered singing at a church camp by a head of a small ] ] and recorded an album over the next three years; however, the label folded before the record could be released. She dropped out in her senior year in order to tour and promote her ] album, which was funded by her grandmother, Joyce (thus the reason for the name of her 2004 holiday album, '']''); she later earned her ]. During this time, she toured with the Christian Youth Conference circuit performing with ], God's Property and ]. She and her father sold copies of the album after her performances.


Aside from her musical pursuits, Simpson launched ] in 2005, a fashion-focused line with 34 product categories which has earned over US$1 billion in revenue. She also starred in the reality television series '']'' in 2010 and judged clothing designs on two seasons of '']'' from 2012 to 2013.
] of ] obtained a copy of the album and, thinking she had potential as a pop singer, signed her as such. Christian influences can still be found in much of her music.


==Life and career==
===1999&ndash;2002: Pop music beginnings===
===1980–1998: Childhood and career beginnings===
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Jessica Ann Simpson was born on July 10, 1980, in ].<ref name=biography>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/story/jessica-simpson-biography|title=Jessica Simpson Biography|access-date=March 8, 2020|work=Fox News|date=March 25, 2015}}</ref> She is the first child of Tina Ann Simpson (née Drew), a homemaker,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1696175/jessica-simpson-parents-divorce-joe-tina/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226033655/http://www.mtv.com/news/1696175/jessica-simpson-parents-divorce-joe-tina/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 26, 2014|title=Jessica Simpson's Parents Joe And Tina File For Divorce|website=Mtv.com|access-date=June 17, 2016}}</ref> and Joseph Simpson, a minister. Simpson's parents married in 1978; they divorced in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/source-jessica-simpsons-parents-had-marriage-of-convenience-for-some-time/|title=Source: Jessica Simpson's parents had 'marriage of convenience' for some time|first=Hollie|last=McKay|publisher=Fox News Channel|access-date=September 13, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/celebrity/joe-simpson-divorces-tina-simpson-amid-gay-rumors/|title=Joe and Tina Simpson File for Divorce While Rumors Circulate|work=People|access-date=February 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/celebrity/joe-simpson-tina-simpson-divorce-finalized/|title=Joe Simpson Tina Simpson Divorce Finalized|work=People|date=April 25, 2013|access-date=February 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Rivera |first=Zayda |date=April 25, 2013 |title=Jessica Simpson's parents finalize divorce after 34 years of marriage |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/jessica-simpson-parents-finalize-divorce-34-years-marriage-article-1.1327654 |access-date=2024-09-16 |work=] |location=]}}</ref> Simpson has stated that she grew up in ] and ], but her parents now live in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://radiofree.com/profiles/jessica_simpson/interview01.shtml |title=Jessica Simpson Interviews |publisher=Radiofree.com |access-date=October 4, 2012}}</ref> Simpson has a younger sister, ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/8824399/Joe-Simpson-interview-Im-not-an-easy-person-to-be-with.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/8824399/Joe-Simpson-interview-Im-not-an-easy-person-to-be-with.html |archive-date=January 11, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Joe Simpson interview: 'I'm not an easy person to be with'|website=Telegraph.co.uk|date=October 15, 2011 }}{{cbignore}}</ref> In her preteens she briefly attended Amelia Middle School while her father did outreach in ]. After moving back to Texas 20 months later, she attended ] in ] during her teenage years, though she had to drop out in 1997 as her career began to take off; a year later she earned her ] via ] through ].<ref name="Ehigh">{{cite web|title=Did Britney and Jessica go to high school?|first=Leslie|last=Gornstein|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/58270/did-britney-and-jessica-go-to-high-school|publisher=]|date=March 11, 2007|access-date=February 19, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/simpson_jessica/artist.jhtml#bio |title=Jessica Simpson &#124; Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates, Ringtones, and Lyrics |publisher=MTV |access-date=February 21, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110228112330/http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/simpson_jessica/artist.jhtml#bio |archive-date=February 28, 2011 }}</ref><ref name="foxnews">{{cite news|url=https://www.foxnews.com/story/jessica-simpson-biography|title=Jessica Simpson Biography|date=January 3, 2008|publisher=Fox News Channel|access-date=August 7, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081030094723/http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,197060,00.html?sPage=fnc%2Fentertainment%2Fcelebrity%2Fsimpson|archive-date=October 30, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> Simpson was raised in the ] faith, and was given a ] by her father when she was twelve years old.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jessicasimpsonweb.yaia.com/interviews.html |title=Jessica Simpson – Interviews, news, newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, internet |publisher=Jessicasimpsonweb.yaia.com |access-date=October 4, 2012}}</ref> Jessica and her family moved frequently due to her father's job as a minister, though they remained in Texas for the most part; however, they did live in ] for a few years.<ref name=vanityfair>{{cite magazine|first=Rich|last=Cohen|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2009/06/jessica-simpson200906|title=The Jessica Simpson Question|magazine=]|publisher=]|location=New York City|date=May 4, 2009}}</ref>
In late 1999, Simpson released her debut album '']'', which reached a peak of number twenty-five on the U.S. ] chart and also made the top forty of the ] charts. The album proved to be a success, selling two million copies in the U.S. Her first single, the ]-selling "]," reached the top five of the U.S. ] singles chart and the top ten in ] and the UK. Her second single, a ] with then-boyfriend ] of boy band ], "]", was a modest radio hit. The last single from the album, "]", was a top forty hit in the U.S. and a top twenty hit in Canada and the UK. In 2000, Simpson won two ]s for Choice Breakout Artist and Love Song of the Year ("Where You Are"). In 2000, Simpson appeared on the ] video '']''.


She began singing in the church choir as a child. When she was eleven, she dreamed of success as a singer while at a church retreat.<ref name=vanityfair /> Simpson auditioned for '']'' at the age of twelve, auditioning with a performance of "]" and dancing to "]" (1990).<ref name=vanityfair /> She advanced through multiple rounds, eventually being a semi-finalist for the show alongside artists such as ], ], and ].<ref name=vanityfair /> Simpson claimed that she became nervous about her final audition after seeing Aguilera perform, and she was ultimately not selected for the show.<ref name=vanityfair /> Simpson resumed performing in her church choir, being discovered by the head of a Christian music label eventually.<ref name=vanityfair /> He asked her for an audition initially and signed her immediately after she performed "]" (1973) by ].<ref name=vanityfair /> She began working on her debut album with Proclaim Records and touring to promote the project.<ref name=vanityfair /> Simpson's father later claimed that she had to quit touring as the size of her breasts led to her being deemed too "sexual" for the genre.<ref name=vanityfair />
Released during the summer of 2001, Simpson's second effort '']'' reached the top ten of the Billboard 200 and top twenty of the Canadian album chart. Despite this improvement over her debut, the album's sales were less than satisfactory; to-date, it has only managed to be certified ] in the U.S. for selling 500,000 copies. The title track lead single, "]", reached the top twenty in the U.S., Canada, and the UK, as well as the top forty in ]. A follow-up single entitled "]" was also released, but failed to achieve substantial success. In 2002, Columbia Records released a EP ] album titled ''This Is the Remix'' containing electro-dance remixes of Simpson's biggest hits.


Her debut album, ''Jessica'', remained unreleased after Proclaim Records went bankrupt; despite this, her grandmother funded a limited pressing of the album personally.<ref>{{cite web|first=Kevin P.|last=Donovan|url=http://www.christianpost.com/news/jessica-simpson-mulls-religious-studies-35765/|title=Jessica Simpson Mulls Religious Studies|website=]|date=December 5, 2008|access-date=September 13, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://movies.yahoo.com/person/jessica-simpson/biography.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026172017/http://movies.yahoo.com/person/jessica-simpson/biography.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 26, 2012 |title=Jessica Simpson |website=] |date=April 20, 2011 |access-date=April 3, 2014}}</ref> Shortly after this, Simpson landed several auditions as ''Jessica'' was sent to numerous labels and producers.<ref name=vanityfair /> Ultimately, she caught the attention of ], then married to ] and the head of ].<ref name=vanityfair /> He went on to sign her to the label at the behest of Columbia talent scout ], claiming "She had a great little look and a great attitude, a fresh new face, and something a bit different than Britney and all of them; she could actually sing."<ref name=vanityfair /> Simpson began working on her debut album in ].<ref name=vanityfair /> Mottola hoped to market Simpson as a contrast to Spears and Aguilera, both of whom had launched successful careers focused on dancing and sexuality.<ref name=vanityfair /> While working on her musical debut, Simpson enlisted her father Joe as her manager; her mother became her stylist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lifetimetv.co.uk/biography/biography-jessica-simpson|title=BIOGRAPHY: Jessica Simpson Lifetime|website=Lifetime UK|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202025301/http://www.lifetimetv.co.uk/biography/biography-jessica-simpson|archive-date=February 2, 2017}}</ref> While at a Christmas party in 1998, Simpson met ] singer ], and the two began dating; Lachey claimed that he left the party and told his mother that he would marry Simpson someday.<ref name=vanityfair />
===2003&ndash;2005: Marriage and career development===
On ] ], Simpson married ]. She famously announced that she remained a ] until her wedding night, making Lachey the only man she had been with intimately.{{fact}} During the summer of 2003, Simpson and Lachey's reality show '']'' began airing on ]. Although Simpson was moderately famous before the series began, the show is considered the crowning glory of her career.
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Throughout the run of four seasons she seemed to epitomize the stereotypical ], notably when she asked Lachey whether the ] ] she was eating was ] or ].


===1999–2001: Breakthrough with early musical releases===
She also indicated that she believed that ]s were made from actual ]. Her apparent ignorance helped turn the show into a huge hit, making the average rating for each episode about 1.4 million viewers. (The gaffe was also a running joke in a ] commercial, where she was shown to be annoyed at having her intelligence mocked again.) When introduced to Interior Secretary ], Simpson responded: "You've done a nice job decorating the ]". It has been ''suggested'' that her apparent ignorance is simply an act she has parlayed into various commercial, television and film endorsements . <ref>Sienna Miller: "Fox News.", ]. Posted: Dec. 15, 2004. Accessed: June 04, 2006 </ref>
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Simpson began working on her debut studio album in 1998. Her debut single, "]", was released on September 28, 1999.<ref>{{cite web|first=Steffen|last=Hung |url=http://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Jessica+Simpson&titel=I+Wanna+Love+You+Forever&cat=s |title=Jessica Simpson – I Wanna Love You Forever |publisher=australian-charts.com |access-date=October 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ultratop.be/fr/song/1048/Jessica-Simpson-I-Wanna-Love-You-Forever |title=Jessica Simpson – I Wanna Love You Forever |publisher=ultratop.be |access-date=October 4, 2012}}</ref> The single became a success, reaching number three on the ] chart in the United States.<ref>, Billboard.com</ref> The song earned a platinum certification from the ] (RIAA) for sales exceeding one million copies in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=i |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906085423/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=i |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 6, 2014 |title=Gold & Platinum Searchable Database – October 04, 2012 |publisher=RIAA |access-date=October 4, 2012}}</ref>


Simpson's debut studio album, '']'', was released on November 23, 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Jessica-Simpson-Sweet-Kisses/release/7012550|title=Jessica Simpson - Sweet Kisses (CD, Album) at Discogs|publisher=]|date=November 23, 1999|access-date=November 3, 2016}}</ref> The album sold 65,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number sixty-five on the ] chart in the United States.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/79431/staind-fends-off-radiohead-st-lunatics-at-no-1 |title=Staind Fends Off Radiohead, St. Lunatics At No. 1 |magazine=Billboard |date=June 14, 2001 |access-date=October 4, 2012}}</ref> The album also saw success in several European countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/sweet-kisses-mw0000247597/awards |title=Sweet Kisses – Jessica Simpson : Awards |website=AllMusic |date=November 9, 1999 |access-date=October 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20000416/7501/ |title=2000-04-22 Top 40 Official UK Singles Archive |publisher=] |date=April 22, 2000 |access-date=October 4, 2012}}</ref> The following year, "]" was released as the second single from the album; Simpson's boyfriend ] was featured on the track.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/304557/jessica-simpson/chart|title=Jessica Simpson Where You Are Single Charts|website=Billboard.com|access-date=September 13, 2014|archive-date=September 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906085636/http://www.billboard.com/artist/304557/jessica-simpson/chart|url-status=dead}}</ref> Simpson went on to announce her plans to remain abstinent until marriage.<ref>{{cite news |date=October 21, 2011 |title=Fashion Takes a Vow of Chastity |url=https://www.foxnews.com/story/fashion-takes-a-vow-of-chastity |publisher=Fox News Channel}}</ref> "]" served as the album's third and final single and achieved success in the United States.<ref name="billboard.com"/> With the success of the album's third single, ''Sweet Kisses'' rose to a new peak of number twenty-five on the ''Billboard'' 200 in August 2000.<ref name="billboard.com"> ] for Jessica Simpson</ref> The album sold over two million copies in the United States, earning a double platinum certification from the RIAA.<ref name=riaa> Recording Industry Association of America</ref> Simpson embarked on the ] with her boyfriend's band, ], as their opening act to promote ''Sweet Kisses'' throughout 2000.<ref name=allmusic> AllMusic</ref>
Banking on the success of her new popularity, she appeared on a ] with Lachey on the ] called the ''Nick and Jessica Variety Hour'' in 2004. A pilot for a ] on ABC was also planned, but was rejected by network executives in May 2004. During that summer, Simpson won three Teen Choice Awards for Female Fashion Icon, Hottie Female, and Female Reality/Variety TV Star for ''Newlyweds''. In 2005, the series won a ] for Favorite Reality Show and wrapped shortly after.


Work on her second album began in 2000; during the recording of the album, Simpson adopted a more mature public image.<ref name="dougherty2">{{harvnb|Dougherty|2004|page=52}}</ref> In a July 2001, Simpson explained "I recorded when I was seventeen years old and I'm twenty-one so there is four years of growth involved."<ref>{{cite news |last=Poole |first=Alan |date=July 6, 2001 |title=Go Rock: Pop Princess Jessica Is So Irresistible |url=https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-76387495 |access-date=May 31, 2011 |work=Coventry Telegraph}}{{Dead link|date=July 2024|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> While working on the record, Simpson ended her relationship with Lachey to focus on furthering her career; however, the two reconciled romantically that September.<ref name="allmusic" /> Simpson released the record's title track, "]" as the lead single from the project in April 2001.<ref name="UKSonyRelease">{{cite web|url =http://www.sonymusic.co.uk/uk/news.php?lang=eng|title =Sony Music UK News|publisher =Sony Music United Kingdom|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010417020832/http://www.sonymusic.co.uk/uk/news.php?lang=eng|archive-date =April 17, 2001|access-date =April 27, 2011}}</ref> The single became her second top twenty hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart.<ref name=autogenerated3>{{cite magazine|url ={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jessica simpson|chart=all}}|title =Irresistible – Jessica Simpson|magazine =Billboard|access-date =June 2, 2011}}</ref><ref name="uk1">{{cite web|url=http://www.theofficialcharts.com/artist/_/jessica%20simpson/|title=Jessica Simpson|publisher=]|access-date=June 2, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615163714/http://www.theofficialcharts.com/artist/_/jessica%20simpson/|archive-date=June 15, 2011}}</ref> Simpson released her second studio album, '']'', on May 25, 2001.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jessica Simpson: Irresistible|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/irresistible-mw0000005408|website=AllMusic}}</ref> The album sold 127,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release, debuting at number six on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart.<ref name="Irresistible sales in US">{{cite web | url=http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news02313m01 | title=Staind, Radiohead and St. Lunatics All Score in the 200k Range, With Jessica Simpson at 125k-130k | website=Hits Daily Double | year=2001 | access-date=November 27, 2009 | archive-date=September 5, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130905050745/http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news02313m01 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Though the album's first week sales nearly doubled those of her previous effort, ''Irresistible'' failed to match the success of her debut album; the record earned a gold certification from the RIAA for sales of 500,000 copies.<ref name="riaa" /> "]", the album's second and final single, failed to achieve significant success. In July, Simpson began performing as a co-headliner on the ] for the tour's first 14 dates, alongside artists such as ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1443172/20010426/destinys_child.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010429163204/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1443172/20010426/destinys_child.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 29, 2001 |title=Destiny's Child To Headline 'TRL' Roadshow|last=Moss |first=Corey|publisher=MTV. MTV Networks (Viacom)|date=April 26, 2001|access-date=June 2, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1445292/20010719/destinys_child.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010721132559/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1445292/20010719/destinys_child.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 21, 2001 |title=Destiny's Child, Eve, Nelly Get The Kids Riled On 'TRL' Tour Opener|last=Reid|first=Shaheem |publisher=MTV |date=July 19, 2001|access-date=June 2, 2011}}</ref> On August 7, Simpson embarked on the ], a 15-date tour of North America.<ref>{{cite web|first=Joe |last=D'Angelo |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1445057/20010710/simpson_jessica.jhtml |title=Jessica Simpson Plans Trek With Eden's Crush, Youngstown |publisher=MTV |date=July 10, 2001 |access-date=February 21, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100427090156/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1445057/20010710/simpson_jessica.jhtml |archive-date=April 27, 2010 }}</ref>
Simpson's third album, '']'', was released during the summer of 2003 to coincide with the premiere of ''Newlyweds''. Though initially the album was not a huge success, it rebounded on the charts when a special collector's edition was released in the spring of 2004. It subsequently reached a peak of number two on the Billboard 200 and the top forty of the UK charts, due largely to the success of ''Newlyweds''. The album eventually proved to be her most commercially successful, selling almost three million copies in the U.S.; it also yielded arguably her most successful single to-date, "]".
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Simpson released a holiday album in late 2004 entitled ''ReJoyce: The Christmas Album'', which sold moderately. During the summer of 2005, Simpson made her first major film appearance as ] in '']''. The film debuted at number one on the U.S. ] chart, grossing more than thirty million ]. One of the songs from the film's soundtrack, "]", was sung by Simpson. The track won a People's Choice Award for Favorite Song from a Movie in early 2006.


===2002–2005: Marriage to Nick Lachey and heightened success===
In ], after months of speculation, Simpson and her husband Nick Lachey officially announced that they had split. Simpson filed for divorce on ] ], citing "irreconcilable differences".<ref NAME=MSNBC>AP affiliate (2005). ''MSNBC.com'' (accessed April 26, 2006)</ref> She has asked the courts not to grant Lachey spousal support. The couple's divorce has been highly publicized worldwide. Posted: Nov. 30, 2005. Accessed: June 04, 2006 </ref>
Simpson announced her engagement to ] in February 2002,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/jessica_simpson/biography/|title=Jessica Simpson Biography - Will You Maui Me?|work=People|access-date=July 6, 2013}}</ref> with the two holding their wedding ceremony on October 26 in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,625091,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070429154053/http://www.people.com/people/article/0%2C26334%2C625091%2C00.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 29, 2007 |title=Lachey and Simpson Become Mr. and Mrs. |last=Silverman |first=Stephen M. |date=October 28, 2002 |work=People |access-date=August 7, 2008 }}</ref> Simpson also began working on her third studio album in 2002. On July 14, 2003, she released the album's lead single, "]", but the song failed to achieve commercial success. Beginning in 2003, Simpson and Lachey began appearing in the ] show '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/19270/newlyweds-nick-jessica-the-final-season/ |title=Newlyweds - Nick & Jessica - The Final Season : DVD Talk Review of the DVD Video |publisher=Dvdtalk.com |access-date=February 27, 2015}}</ref> The show premiered on August 19, 2003 and focused on the couple's marriage and the recording of Simpson's third studio album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=128187 |title=Most Watched Newlyweds: Jessica and Nick |work=ABC News |access-date=February 27, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/19290/newlyweds-nick-jessica-final-season/ |title=Newlyweds - Nick & Jessica: Final Season : DVD Talk Review of the DVD Video |publisher=Dvdtalk.com |access-date=February 27, 2015}}</ref> The show became a ] phenomenon instantly, with Simpson's perceived "dumb blonde" antics on the show helping to make the couple a household name.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Upton |first=Michael A. |url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20140950,00.html |title=The Newlyweds - Marriage, Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey |magazine=] |access-date=February 27, 2015}}</ref><ref name=blender>Levy, Ariel (2004). Blender.com (Retrieved January 30, 2007) {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090331114217/http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=665&src=blender_ed |date=March 31, 2009 }}</ref> The series was a ratings success for MTV and aired for three seasons until 2005.<ref name=blender />


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The couple sold their Calabasas mansion to ] star, ] for a little over 5 million dollars.


Simpson released her third studio album, '']'' on August 19, 2003. It was released the day that ''Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica'' premiered, with the show serving as a promotional tool for the record. ''In This Skin'' debuted at number ten on the ''Billboard'' 200, selling 64,000 copies in its first week of release.<ref name=inthisskin>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/p/pop_stars_then/news_feature_012004/index3.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040125031737/http://www.mtv.com/bands/p/pop_stars_then/news_feature_012004/index3.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 25, 2004 |title=Girls 2 Women, Boys 2 Men: How Teen Pop Grew Up |publisher=MTV |date=March 9, 2006 |access-date=February 24, 2012 }}</ref> The album's opening numbers served as the lowest of Simpson's career at the time, and by December 2003 had sold over 565,000 copies in the United States.<ref name=inthisskin /> Simpson released "]" as the second single from the album in October.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1481131/jessica-nick-plan-duets-album.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629205131/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1481131/jessica-nick-plan-duets-album.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |title=Jessica And Nick Plan Duets Album, Say No To Sonny And Cher - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV |date=December 17, 2003 |access-date=February 24, 2012}}</ref> The single became a hit, reaching the top twenty of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and topping the ] chart based on radio airplay.<ref name="billboard.com"/> Simpson appeared in ] of the ]. She recorded new material for a re-release of ''In This Skin'', which was released in March 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.archambault.ca/jessica-simpson-in-this-skin-(reissue2tracks)-ACH001518983-en-pr |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818115705/http://www.archambault.ca/jessica-simpson-in-this-skin-(reissue2tracks)-ACH001518983-en-pr |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 18, 2016 |title=In this skin (reissue+2tracks) : Jessica Simpson - Pop &#124; Archambault |publisher=Archambault.ca |date=March 9, 2004 |access-date=November 20, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hira |first=Nadira A. |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1485465/jessica-simpsons-second-skin-stores.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120209055128/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1485465/jessica-simpsons-second-skin-stores.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 9, 2012 |title=New Releases: Jessica Simpson|publisher=MTV |date=March 1, 2004 |access-date=November 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/entertainment/article/Jessica-Simpson-OK-with-ditsy-blonde-label-1972628.php |title=Jessica Simpson OK with 'ditsy blonde' label |work=Houston Chronicle |date=July 12, 2004 |access-date=November 20, 2013}}</ref> The re-release aided in album sales dramatically; ''In This Skin'' went on to sell three million copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.today.com/id/30207205/ns/today-today_entertainment/t/jessica-simpsons-country-career-hits-sour-note/| date=April 4, 2009| title=Jessica Simpson's country career hits sour note| work=]| agency=Associated Press| access-date=May 7, 2019| archive-date=May 7, 2019| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190507180614/http://www.today.com/id/30207205/ns/today-today_entertainment/t/jessica-simpsons-country-career-hits-sour-note/| url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2004 "]" and "]" were released as singles from the re-release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/archcht.cgi?cht884 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906085742/http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/archcht.cgi?cht884 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 6, 2014 |title=Previous Album Sales Chart |publisher=HITS Daily Double |access-date=February 24, 2012}}</ref>
===2006&ndash;present: A new chapter and a public affair===
Simpson's next album, '']'', is set to be released August 29 2006 with ], ending her ties with co-owned ]. She has also finished filming her second movie '']'', with ], in ] She launched a shoe collection that was set to be released in major department stores across the U.S. from February 2006.


Simpson and Lachey starred in the ] special ''The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour'' in April, which featured guest appearances by celebrities such as ] and ], among others.<ref name="Reality TV World">{{cite web|title=ABC to air 'The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour' special on April 11|url=http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/abc-air-the-nick-%26-jessica-variety-hour-special-on-april-11-2403.php|work=Reality TV World|access-date=March 23, 2004}}</ref> That same month, with Randi Shinder, she launched the cosmetics line Jessica Simpson Dessert Beauty; all of the products in the line were edible.<ref name="desserts" /><ref name=dessert>{{cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/sydneyscott/does-anyone-else-remember-jessica-simpsons-dessert-cosmetics|title=Jessica Simpson's Line Of Edible Cosmetics Was The Best Thing About The 2000s|website=Buzzfeed.com|date=April 9, 2015 }}</ref> Simpson embarked on the North American ] beginning in June through October; the tour was a financial success.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Usher, Kanye West, Hoobastank, Yellowcard, Jet, & Jessica Simpson Set to Perform at the '2004 MTV Video Music Awards'|date=July 24, 2004|url=http://sunsetlaneentertainment.com/files/2004VMA.pdf|website=Sunsetlaneentertainment.com|access-date=July 11, 2011|archive-date=March 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312012112/http://sunsetlaneentertainment.com/files/2004VMA.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> During this time, Simpson and her husband began making guest appearances on '']'', chronicling the start of Jessica's sister's music career.<ref>, Associated Press (MSNBC), August 17, 2004.</ref> Simpson's fourth studio album, a collection of Christmas-themed songs titled '']'', was released on November 23, 2004.<ref>{{cite news |last=Friedman |first=Roger |url=https://www.foxnews.com/story/jessica-simpson-in-dolly-parton-duet |title=Jessica Simpson in Dolly Parton Duet? |publisher=Fox News Channel |access-date=October 4, 2012 |date=January 31, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019091302/http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,327011,00.html |archive-date=October 19, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> The album reached a peak of number fourteen on the ''Billboard'' 200, and was certified gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000 copies.<ref>{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jessica simpson|chart=all}} |title=Jessica Simpson Rejoyce: The Christmas Album |magazine=Billboard |access-date=August 7, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509182052/http://www.billboard.com/artist/304557/jessica%20simpson/chart |archive-date=May 9, 2013 }}</ref> Also in 2004, Simpson filmed a ] ] for ABC, which the network did not pick up.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weinraub |first1=Bernard |title=ABC Rejects A Pop Idol's Sitcom Pilot |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/24/arts/abc-rejects-a-pop-idol-s-sitcom-pilot.html |website=The New York Times |access-date=August 29, 2020 |date=May 24, 2004}}</ref> In February 2005, Simpson and Shinder launched the Dessert Treats edible cosmetics line, similar to their prior line but targeted towards a younger audience. Following two lawsuits regarding copyright and accounting, both lines were discontinued.<ref name="desserts">{{cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/37714-whatever-happened-to-jessica-simpsons-dessert-beauty-line-a-bunch-of-lawsuits-apparently|title=Whatever Happened to Jessica Simpson's Dessert Beauty Line? A Bunch Of Lawsuits, Apparently|first=Tori|last=Telfer|date=August 28, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-11-07 |title=Jessica Simpson sued by cosmetics company |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/jessica-simpson-sued-cosmetics-company-wbna6423082 |access-date=2024-07-21 |website=TODAY.com |language=en}}</ref>
According to her official site, her next single "]" hits radio on June 23, 2006. The music video will be premiered on TRL on July 19, 2006.


Simpson performed "]" at the ] in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,696486,00.html|title=Jessica Simpson Nabs Daisy Duke Role|last=Silverman|first=Stephen M.|date=September 14, 2004|work=People|access-date=August 7, 2008|archive-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924164430/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,696486,00.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Simpson launched ] in 2005, initially partnering with Tarrant Apparel Group to release the Princy and JS by Jessica Simpson clothing lines.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racked.com/2015/9/30/9374859/jessica-simpson-collection-fashion-brand|title=Jessica Simpson, America's Retail Queen|first=Chavie|last=Lieber|date=September 30, 2015|website=Racked}}</ref> The company has continued to grow throughout the years, and in 2014 was reported to earn $1 billion in annual sales.<ref name="FN Spy the Magazine: Jessica Simpson Soars">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/business/fn-spy-the-magazine-jessica-simpson-soars-7477921?src=nl/fnalert/20140221 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140321132018/http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/business/fn-spy-the-magazine-jessica-simpson-soars-7477921?src=nl%2Ffnalert%2F20140221 |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 21, 2014 |title=FN Spy the Magazine: Jessica Simpson Soars |work=Women's Wear Daily |date=February 18, 2014 |access-date=February 21, 2014 |last=Henning |first=Kristen }}</ref> Simpson made her film debut as ] in the film adaption of '']'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moviehole.net/news/20050915_6257.html |title=Johnny Knoxville interview for Dukes Of Hazzard |date=December 28, 2007 |access-date=March 20, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071228033533/http://www.moviehole.net/news/20050915_6257.html|archive-date=December 28, 2007 }}</ref> While the film was met with negative reviews from film critics generally, it grossed over $111 million worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/month/?mo=08 |title=Top August Opening Weekends at the Box Office |publisher=Boxofficemojo.com |access-date=March 20, 2012}}</ref> To promote the film, Simpson recorded "]", a cover of the ] song with additional lyrics.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/movieawards/2006-01-11-peoples-choice-winners_x.htm|title=People's Choice Award winners|date=January 11, 2006|work=USA Today|access-date=August 7, 2008}}</ref> The song entered the top twenty of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming one Simpson's most successful singles to date.<ref name=billboard>{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jessica simpson|chart=all}}|title= Jessica Simpson: "I Wanna Love You Forever" Chart History|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 2, 2010}}</ref> The music video, which featured Simpson in character as Daisy Duke, was controversial for featuring Simpson in "revealing" outfits and washing the ] in her bikini.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.today.com/popculture/has-sienna-miller-found-love-bloom-wbna8669398|title=Has Sienna Miller found love in Bloom?|last=Walls|first=Jeannette |date=July 27, 2005|publisher=Today.com|access-date=August 7, 2008}}</ref> In November 2005, Simpson and Lachey announced they were ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,1053559,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070225082227/http://www.people.com/people/article/0%2C26334%2C1053559%2C00.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 25, 2007 |title=Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson Split |date=November 25, 2005 |work=People |access-date=August 7, 2008 }}</ref> Simpson filed for divorce in December 2005, citing "irreconcilable differences."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1142096,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070108051003/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1142096,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 8, 2007|title=Jessica Simpson Files for Divorce|work=People|access-date=July 6, 2014|date=December 16, 2005}}</ref> Their divorce was publicized worldwide and finalized on June 30, 2006.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2006-06-30-simpson-lachey_x.htm|title=Jessica Simpson, Lachey divorce final|date=June 30, 2006|work=USA Today|access-date=August 7, 2008}}</ref>
Jessica is also set to further her movie career in 2 big screen productions this year. Firstly, she beat out Brittany Murphy to the role of "Emily Benjamin" in "Major Movie Star". She along with Kristin Cavallari lobbied for the role of Pam Ewing in the big screen adaptation of Dallas (Co-Starring with ], ] & ]) set to go into production in late 2006, but both were beaten out for the role by Katie Cassidy.


===2006–2009: ''A Public Affair'', other movies, and ''Do You Know''===
==Public image==
Simpson began working on her fifth studio album in 2005. On March 28, 2006, Simpson announced that she had signed a new record agreement with ] and would be departing from ] after having been with the label for seven years.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zendle |first=Miriam |date=March 3, 2006 |title=Jessica Simpson leaves label |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a30967/jessica-simpson-leaves-label/ |access-date=July 19, 2024 |website=Digital Spy |language=en-GB}}</ref> Simpson and stylist ] launched a line of hair and beauty products on the ] in 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Simpson and Pavés Doing Hair|last=Edgar|first=Michelle|date=March 26, 2006|work=Women's Wear Daily}}</ref> On June 29, 2006, Simpson released the single "]".<ref name="cnet">{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/Yahoo+sells+Jessica+Simpson+single+sans+DRM/2100–1025_3-6096350.html|title=Yahoo sells Jessica Simpson single sans DRM|website=CNET|access-date=July 27, 2006}}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The song peaked at number 14 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and earned a gold certification from the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000 copies in the United States.<ref name="riaa" /> The single, an upbeat breakup song, was released the day before her divorce from Lachey was finalized.<ref name="cnet" />
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At the beginning of her career, Jessica gained public attention when she claimed to be saving herself until marriage, something that has still gone with much speculation.
On August 26, 2006, Simpson released her fifth studio album, '']''. It debuted at number five on the ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 101,000 copies.<ref name="billboard.com" /> The album failed to match the success of ''In This Skin'' (2003), selling just over 500,000 copies in the United States.<ref name=riaa /> The empowerment anthem "]", which served as the album's second and final single, failed to achieve commercial success.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Nicholas|last=White|url=http://people.com/celebrity/jessica-simpson-starts-work-on-country-album/|title=Jessica Simpson Starts Work on Country Album|magazine=]|publisher=]|location=New York City|date=January 2, 2008}}</ref> Simpson starred alongside ] and ] in the comedy film '']'', released that October.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/stories/2006/01/02/daily9.html | title = 'Employee of the Month' to film in Nm | date = January 5, 2006 | access-date = December 9, 2013 | work=Albuquerque Business First|publisher=]|location=Albuquerque, New Mexico}}</ref> The film received a negative critical reaction and failed to achieve commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=employeeofthemonth.htm|title=Employee of the Month (2006) |website=boxofficemojo.com}}</ref> Simpson performed a cover of the ] song "]" as a tribute to the artist at the Kennedy Center Awards in December 2006, though her performance was cut from the broadcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbc5.com/news/10459675/detail.html|title='Nervous' Jessica Simpson Tearful After Dolly Folly|date=December 4, 2006|publisher=nbc5.com|access-date=August 7, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010215258/http://www.nbc5.com/news/10459675/detail.html|archive-date=October 10, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jessica-simpson-out-of-parton-tribute/|title=Jessica Simpson Out Of Parton Tribute|date=December 21, 2006|work=CBS News|access-date=August 7, 2008}}</ref>


Simpson had an on-again, off-again relationship with singer-songwriter ] from August 2006 to May 2007.<ref name="refinery" /><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.zimbio.com/Jessica+Simpson+Dating+History/articles/yhwebHeaifR/Jessica+Simpson+dated+John+Mayer| title=Jessica Simpson Dating History| work=Zimbio}}</ref> Simpson described her relationship with Mayer in her 2020 memoir, ''Open Book''.<ref name="refinery" /> In November 2007, Simpson began dating ] quarterback ]. Cowboys fans considered the relationship controversial, as some blamed Simpson for Romo's poor performance in games after the pair got together. Some fans dubbed Simpson "Yoko Romo," a reference to ], to whom many fans of ] attributed the quartet disbanding in 1970.<ref>{{cite news |last=Dahlberg |first=Tim |date=December 22, 2007 |title=Yoko Romo: Jessica Simpson cast in the role of villain |work=] |publisher=] |location=Mclean, Virginia |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2007-12-22-946446995_x.htm |access-date=August 7, 2008}}</ref> Even then-president ] commented on the pair's relationship, blaming Simpson implicitly for Romo's lackluster performances.<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=]|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/bush-send-jessica-simpson-democratic-convention?page=1|title=Bush: "Send Jessica Simpson" to Democratic Convention|publisher=]|location=New York City|date=April 30, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080505234410/http://www.usmagazine.com/bush-send-jessica-simpson-democratic-convention?page=1 |archive-date=May 5, 2008 }}</ref> Simpson and Romo ended their relationship in July 2009.<ref>{{cite news | first=Gina| last=DiNunno | title=Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson Call It Quits? | url=https://www.tvguide.com/News/Tony-Romo-Jessica-1007959.aspx | work=] | publisher=NTVB Media|location=New York City|date=July 13, 2009 | access-date=July 13, 2009}}</ref> Simpson also appeared alongside ] in the film '']'' (2007); it had a limited release in Texas before being released on home media.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20173568,00.html|title=''Blonde Ambition'' (2008)|last=Tucker|first=Ken|author-link=Ken Tucker|date=January 25, 2008|magazine=]|publisher=]|location=New York City|access-date=August 7, 2008|archive-date=July 18, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080718211107/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20173568,00.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Later, she starred in the direct-to-video film '']'' (2008), portraying an actress who joins the military. The film received a negative reaction overwhelmingly upon its release.<ref>{{cite episode |title=October 30, 2008 |series=Late Night with Conan O'Brien |series-link=Late Night with Conan O'Brien |credits=Conan O'Brien |network=NBC |airdate=October 30, 2008}}</ref> Simpson collaborated with Parlux Fragrances to launch her first scent, Fancy, in 2008. The fragrance received a positive commercial reaction.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollyscoop.com/style/jessica-simpson/jessica-simpsons-new-perfume_691.aspx|title=Jessica Simpson's New Perfume|work=hollyscoop.com|access-date=September 1, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090910030337/http://www.hollyscoop.com/style/jessica-simpson/jessica-simpsons-new-perfume_691.aspx|archive-date=September 10, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In January of 2002, Jessica Simpson for '']'' magazine. The publication also named her #18 in its May 2006 issue. She appeared on ''Maxim'''s cover again in July 2006.


Simpson began working on her sixth studio album, a country music inspired record, in 2007.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/celebrity/jessica-simpson-is-going-country/|title=Jessica Simpson Is Going Country|last=Gray|first=Mark|date=September 11, 2007|magazine=]|publisher=]|location=New York City|access-date=August 7, 2008}}</ref> Simpson claimed to have grown up around country music, and wanted to "give something back."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1578710/jessica-simpsons-country-record-due-in-2008.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611075344/http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1578710/jessica-simpsons-country-record-due-in-2008.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 11, 2008|title=Jessica Simpson's Country Record Due in 2008|website=]|date=December 28, 2007}}</ref> She released "]" as the project's lead single on June 20, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/come-on-over-single/id282935997|title=Come On Over - Single by Jessica Simpson on Apple Music|publisher=iTunes Store}}</ref> The song debuted at number forty-one on the ''Billboard'' ] chart, making it the highest debut for an artist's first entry on that chart.<ref> {{Dead link|date=February 2011}}</ref> '']'' was released on September 9, 2008.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.people.com/people/a==rticle/0,,20215375,00.html |title=Jessica Simpson's New Album Cover |date=July 28, 2008 |magazine=] |access-date=August 7, 2008 }}{{Dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The project sold 65,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number four on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jessica simpson|chart=Billboard 200}} |title=Music Albums, Top 200 Albums & Music Album Charts |magazine=Billboard |access-date=February 14, 2012}}</ref> The album has sold just over 200,000 copies in the United States as of 2012.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/#/news/ask-billboard-1003947916.story|title=Billboard.com - Ask ''Billboard''|magazine=]|access-date=November 5, 2016}}</ref> Simpson opened for country music group ] on their Bob That Head Tour from January to March 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1596143/jessica-simpson-will-open-for-rascal-flatts-in-2009.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005033426/http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1596143/jessica-simpson-will-open-for-rascal-flatts-in-2009.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 5, 2008 |title=News : Jessica Simpson Will Open for Rascal Flatts in 2009 |website=]|date=October 2, 2008 |access-date=February 14, 2012}}</ref>
Simpson currently is the official celebrity spokesperson for ], a charity group that provides free reconstructive surgery for children with facial deformities. She recently sat in on an operation in Kenya to show her support, as well as supporting Operation Smile on Capitol Hill. She has also appeared as a spokesperson for the acne treatment ]


===2010–present: Motherhood, second marriage, and focus on business ventures===
Her public image has become fodder for ridicule and satire. In 2006 singer ] released a song called "]" which directly mocked Simpson (as well as many other "stereotyped-dumb" celebrities); in particular a line, "Maybe if I act like that/flippin' my blonde hair back/push out my bra like that" is delivered spoken-word in a fashion that emulates a spoken word section of Simpsons "Walking" cover. In the music video P!nk also mocks the music video for "Walking". However, her mother claimed in an edition of '']'' magazine that she has a 160 ] .
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Simpson's ] documentary series, ''],'' began airing in March 2010. The series followed Simpson around the world, introducing viewers to the different perceptions of beauty in different cultures.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://omg.yahoo.com/news/jessica-Simpson-working-on-new-reality-show/23035 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090531153649/http://omg.yahoo.com/news/jessica-simpson-working-on-new-reality-show/23035 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 31, 2009 |title=Jessica Simpson Working on New Reality Show |work=Yahoo Celebrity |access-date=September 13, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://omg.yahoo.com/news/its-official-jessica-Simpson-lands-another-reality-show/24172;_ylt=ArvcMgO6sg80YKX0LYdKKi6Vpxx.;_ylv=3|title=It's Official! Jessica Simpson Lands Another Reality Show|work=Yahoo Celebrity|access-date=September 13, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090626025907/http://omg.yahoo.com/news/its-official-jessica-simpson-lands-another-reality-show/24172|archive-date=June 26, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://omg.yahoo.com/news/jessica-simpson-heidis-plastic-surgeries-are-nothing-compared-to-brazilian-women/34392 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100123170754/http://omg.yahoo.com/news/jessica-simpson-heidis-plastic-surgeries-are-nothing-compared-to-brazilian-women/34392 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 23, 2010 |title=Jessica Simpson: Heidi's Plastic Surgeries Are Nothing Compared To Brazilian Women |work=Yahoo Celebrity |access-date=September 13, 2014 }}</ref> The premiere episode attracted one million viewers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/03/are-viewers-over-jessica-simpson-ratings-are-in-for-her-vh1-show-the-price-of-beauty.html|title=Are viewers over Jessica Simpson? Ratings are in for her VH1 show 'The Price of Beauty'|first=Denise|last=Martin|date=March 17, 2010|access-date=April 14, 2012|work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/jessica-simpsons-reality-show-bombs-is-beat-by-history-channel-tv-show-2010173|title=Jessica Simpson's VH1 Show Bombs; Is Beat by History Channel Show|work=]|date=March 17, 2010|access-date=April 14, 2012}}</ref> Simpson revealed that the series would return in 2011 with a format change, but these plans never came to fruition.<ref> 2010-07-07, MySpace 'blog entry</ref> On October 12, 2010, Epic Records released the compilation '']'', the final release of her three-album contract with the label.<ref name="hollywoodcrush.mtv.com">{{cite web |url=http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/2010/02/16/jessica-simpson-talks-john-mayer-mom-jeans-backlash-and-a-new-album-in-allure-cover-story/ |title=Jessica Simpson Talks John Mayer, Mom Jeans Backlash and a New Album In Allure: Cover Story |publisher=MTV |date=February 16, 2010 |access-date=February 21, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100504201424/http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/2010/02/16/jessica-simpson-talks-john-mayer-mom-jeans-backlash-and-a-new-album-in-allure-cover-story/ |archive-date=May 4, 2010 }}</ref> Simpson signed a new recording contract with ] and ] and released her Christmas-themed seventh studio album. '']'' on November 22.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308133339/http://oberlinreview.org/article/album-review-jessica-simpsons-happy-christmas/|date=March 8, 2013}}</ref> It peaked at number 123 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/happy-christmas/id402946227 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101126105019/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/happy-christmas/id402946227 |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 26, 2010 |title=iTunes Store |publisher=iTunes Store |access-date=April 3, 2014 }}</ref> Simpson began dating retired ] ] ] in May 2010<ref>{{cite news | title=Jessica Simpson Engaged to Eric Johnson | url=https://people.com/celebrity/jessica-simpson-engaged-to-eric-johnson/| work=People| date=November 14, 2010 | access-date=November 14, 2010}}</ref> and married July 2014 in ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jessica Simpson & Eric Johnson 'Overwhelmed with Complete Happiness' at Their Wedding|url=http://www.people.com/article/jessica-simpson-marries-eric-johnson-santa-barbara-california-people-exclusive|work=People|access-date=July 5, 2014|date=July 5, 2014|first=Michelle|last=Tan}}</ref> The couple have three children: Maxwell Drew Johnson, born May 2012,<ref>{{cite web|title=Jessica Simpson Gives Birth to Baby Girl Maxwell Drew Johnson! |url=http://www.checklistmag.com/2011/07/is-j-simps-baby-obsessed.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130924074907/http://www.checklistmag.com/2011/07/is-j-simps-baby-obsessed.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 24, 2013 |publisher=Smart Checklist e-Mag |access-date=November 1, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=It's a Girl for Jessica Simpson! | url=https://people.com/parents/jessica-simpson-daughter-maxwell-drew-born/| work=People| date=May 1, 2012 | access-date=May 1, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=Jessica Simpson Gives Birth to Baby Girl Maxwell Drew Johnson! |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/jessica-simpson-gives-birth-to-baby-girl-maxwell-drew-johnson-201215|magazine=US Weekly|access-date=May 1, 2012|date=May 2012}}</ref> Ace Knute Johnson, born June 2013,<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Jessica Simpson Welcomes Son Ace Knute|url=http://celebritybabies.people.com/2013/06/30/jessica-simpson-eric-johnson-welcome-son-ace-knute/|magazine=People|date=June 30, 2013|access-date=July 3, 2013|archive-date=July 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130713112109/http://celebritybabies.people.com/2013/06/30/jessica-simpson-eric-johnson-welcome-son-ace-knute/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and Birdie Mae Johnson, born March 2019.<ref>{{cite web|first=Sandra|last=Gonzalez|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/20/entertainment/jessica-simpson-baby/index.html |title=Jessica Simpson welcomes new daughter|website=]|publisher=]|location=Atlanta, Georgia|date=March 20, 2019}}</ref>


In May 2012, Simpson appeared alongside ] as a mentor on the ] reality television series '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://teleshow.infobae.com/notas/587382-Dos-disoas-juntas-en-un-nuevo-reality-show|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723062929/http://teleshow.infobae.com/notas/587382-Dos-disoas-juntas-en-un-nuevo-reality-show|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 23, 2011|title=Dos diosas juntas en un nuevo reality show|work=infobae|access-date=September 13, 2014}}</ref> The series revolved around a group of designers who competed each week to create clothing; each week, the judges eliminated one contestant.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20508441,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711111940/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20508441,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 11, 2011|title=Nicole Richie to team up with Jessica Simpson on NBC's Fashion Star|work=People|access-date=September 13, 2014}}</ref> The series aired its second and final season in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbc-cancels-fashion-star-577826|title=NBC Cancels 'Fashion Star'|last1=Nordyke|first1=Kimberly|last2=Goldberg|first2=Lesley|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 27, 2013|access-date=July 27, 2013}}</ref> Following Maxwell's birth, Simpson launched a maternity clothing line that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/14/jessica-simpson-destination-maternity-line_n_1514070.html|title=Jessica Simpson launches a maternity clothes line on huffington post|date=May 14, 2012|work=HuffPost|access-date=September 13, 2014}}</ref> In August 2012, she released the perfume Vintage Bloom.<ref name="ultr">{{cite web|url=http://www.ultrafragrances.com/blog/jessica-simpson-vintage-bloom|title=Jessica Simpson parfum Vintage Bloom on ultrafragrance.com|access-date=September 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906085437/http://www.ultrafragrances.com/blog/jessica-simpson-vintage-bloom|archive-date=September 6, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> She introduced a bedroom decor line including bedding and draperies offered in a romantic bohemian style, with floral patterns.<ref>{{cite journal |url=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/jessica-simpson-adds-home-category-7153517?module=fashion-news-fashion-scoops-page-1 |title=Jessica Simpson Adds Home Category |last=Lockwood |first=Lisa |date=September 14, 2013 |journal=Women's Wear Daily }}</ref> In August 2014, Simpson released a signature fragrance named after her.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/jessica-simpson-sizzles-in-plunging-dress-for-sexy-new-fragrance-ad_article_95997|title=Jessica Simpson Sizzles in Plunging Dress for Sexy New Fragrance Ad|work=Access Hollywood|access-date=September 13, 2014}}</ref>
Simpson and husband broke up in 2005 after a little over 3 years of marriage.


Simpson confirmed in 2015 that she would begin working on a new album and said that she was working with ] on the project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2015/03/jessica-simpson-new-album|title=Yesss! Jessica Simpson Is Working on a New Album|website=]|access-date=June 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20908775,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321234417/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20908775,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 21, 2015|title=Is Jessica Simpson Returning to Music?|website=]|access-date=June 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.breatheheavy.com/bh-buzz-jessica-simpson-recording-with-linda-perry/|title=BH Buzz: Jessica Simpson Recording With Linda Perry|website=Breathe Heavy|access-date=June 17, 2016|date=March 2016|archive-date=February 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217135109/http://www.breatheheavy.com/bh-buzz-jessica-simpson-recording-with-linda-perry/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In August 2015, Simpson was a host on the ] while promoting her products.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/hsn-defends-jessica-simpsons-bizarre-appearance-we-were-happy-to-host-them-and-thrilled/|title=HSN Defends Jessica Simpson's Bizarre Appearance: 'We Were Happy to Host Them and Thrilled'|date=September 18, 2015|access-date=June 17, 2016}}</ref> Simpson launched her Warm Up brand of workout clothing, available at retailers in the United States.<ref name="warmup">{{cite web|first=Rachel|last=Torgerson|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-style/news/jessica-simpson-launches-fitness-sneakers-w433913|title=Jessica Simpson Launches Animal-Print Gym Shoes|magazine=]|publisher=]|location=New York City|date=August 11, 2016}}</ref> She expanded the brand in August 2016 to include trainers.<ref name="warmup" />
Her ] said about her "Jessica never tries to be sexy. She just is sexy. She's got double Ds- you can't cover those suckers up!"


On February 2, 2020, Simpson released her memoir ''Open Book'', which topped ] selling over 59,000 copies in its first week.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/82454-unit-sales-down-3-2-in-early-february.html|title=Unit Sales Down 3.2% in Early February}}</ref><ref name="memoir">{{cite web|first=Tyler|last=McCarthy|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jessica-simpson-fans-tell-all-memoir-best-seller|title=Jessica Simpson thanks fans for tell-all memoir becoming a bestseller: 'This is a moment for all of us'|work=]|publisher=]|location=New York City|date=February 17, 2020}}</ref> In the book, she discussed her marriage to Nick Lachey, her relationship with musician John Mayer, sexual abuse she experienced during her childhood, dependence on alcohol and prescription drugs, and body image issues.<ref name="memoir" /><ref name="refinery">{{cite web|first=Leah|last=Carroll| url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/02/9351221/jessica-simpson-open-book-john-mayer-relationship| title=Jessica Simpson Takes The Narrative Back From John Mayer, Who Seems To Be Even Worse Than We All Thought |date=February 5, 2020 | work=]}}</ref> Six new songs were released as part of the book, marking her first release of music since ''Happy Christmas'' in 2010.<ref name="memoir" /><ref name="refineryb">{{cite web|first=Paige|last=Gawley|url=https://www.etonline.com/jessica-simpson-drops-six-new-songs-inside-her-new-music-140685 | title=Jessica Simpson Drops Six New Songs: Inside Her New Music |date=February 4, 2020 | work=]}}</ref>
Simpson also brought attention to herself on ], ], when she declined an invitation by ] ] to appear at a ] ] to represent Operation Smile, because that group is ], and because Simpson preferred to keep her political views private. The decision was seen as a "snub" by some, such as ] leader ].


==Musical style==
Simpson has listed ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/photo-gallery/21724163/image/21724302/Jessica-Simpson?fullsite=1|title=Celebrities Remember Whitney Houston|date=February 13, 2012 }}</ref> ], ] and ] as influences on her music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marymqc.tripod.com/jsinter.html |title=Jessica Simpson Interview |work=Marymqc.tripod.com |date=April 10, 2012}}</ref> She attempted to launch her career as a ] singer, and at one point completed a self-titled album of Christian music.<ref name=vanityfair /> When she signed with Columbia Records in 1998, she began working on an album of ].<ref name=vanityfair /> Simpson has recorded songs with Christian themes in later years, including "Pray Out Loud" (2008).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/song/still-dont-stop-me-mt0018502404|title=Still Don't Stop Me - Jessica Simpson|website=]|access-date=November 5, 2016}}</ref> The music on her debut album consisted of pop ballads primarily, with the intention of showcasing Simpson's vocals.<ref name="christgau">{{cite web|url=http://www.robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?name=jessica+simpson|title=Robert Christgau: CG: jessica simpson|website=robertchristgau.com}}</ref> ]'s Stephen Thomas Erlewine opined that the album "position her as the teen ]".<ref name=sweetall/> It featured the power ballad "I Wanna Love You Forever" (1999).<ref name="ew">{{cite web|url=https://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,64383,00.html|title=Sweet Kisses|website=Ew.com|date=November 22, 1999|access-date=February 19, 2020|archive-date=May 31, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531105835/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,64383,00.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The work drew comparisons to ].<ref name=allmusic /> With the release of ''Irresistible'' (2001), Simpson recorded more upbeat songs, likening herself to artists such as Britney Spears.<ref name="tywere">{{cite magazine|url =http://login.vnuemedia.com/bbbiz/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=897741|title =Fans Find Jessica Simpson 'Irresistible'|last =Taylor|first =Chuck|magazine =]|publisher =]|date =June 1, 2001|access-date =June 1, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/smgpubs/access/74864633.html?dids=74864633:74864633&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+29%2C+2001&author=Fraser+Middleton&pub=Evening+Times&desc=New+look+for+pop%27s+sultry+star&pqatl=google|title=New look for pop's sultry star|first=Fraser|last=Middleton|work=]|publisher=]|date=June 29, 2001|access-date=June 1, 2011|archive-date=July 18, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718082722/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/smgpubs/access/74864633.html?dids=74864633:74864633&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+29,+2001&author=Fraser+Middleton&pub=Evening+Times&desc=New+look+for+pop's+sultry+star&pqatl=google|url-status=dead}}</ref> Songs such as "Irresistible" and "A Little Bit" had more provocative lyrics in comparison to her previous release, with Simpson citing the age difference between the recording of the two albums as the main reason.<ref name="dougherty2"/> During the ] (2001) and her ] (2001), Simpson incorporated more choreography and backup dancers into her live performances.<ref name="deseret">{{cite news|url =https://www.deseret.com/2004/6/4/19832591/simpson-tour-will-feature-clips-from-her-tv-program/|title=Simpson tour will feature clips from her TV program|last=Moody|first=Nekesa Mumbi|newspaper=Associated Press. ]|date=June 4, 2004|access-date=June 2, 2011}}</ref>


Simpson began working on her third studio album in 2002 initially, on which rapper ] would serve as the primary producer.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jessica Simpson To Duet With Nick Lachey Again|url=http://popdirt.com/jessica-simpson-duet-on-nick-lacheys-solo-debut-unlikely/14382/|publisher=popdirt.com|date=March 11, 2003|access-date=June 27, 2013|archive-date=January 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107115838/http://popdirt.com/jessica-simpson-duet-on-nick-lacheys-solo-debut-unlikely/14382/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The record later took on a new direction, which her then-husband Nick Lachey described as "organic" in comparison to her two prior albums.<ref name=aisle>{{cite web|last=Wiederhorn |first=Jon |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1458397/simpson-lachey-tie-knot.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412072351/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1458397/simpson-lachey-tie-knot.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 12, 2011 |title=Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey Walk Down The Aisle - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV |date=October 29, 2002 |access-date=February 24, 2012}}</ref> Simpson also began co-writing songs for the record, something she had been nervous to do in the past.<ref name=aisle /> The result was ''In This Skin'' (2003), a record that AllMusic said "stay within the contemporary dance-pop realm while inching toward the middle-of-the-road diva that she's always yearned to be."<ref name="allmusic"/> Simpson worked with elements of ] with the release of "]" (2005), recorded for Simpson's feature film debut '']'' (2005).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2006-01-05-simpson-peoples-choice_x.htm |title=Jessica Simpson kicks off People's Choice Awards |work=USA Today |access-date=July 31, 2008 | date=January 5, 2006}}</ref> She continued to experiment with the genre on the song "Push Your Tush" (2006). Numerous songs on her ] feature elements of ] and ] music, including "A Public Affair" and her cover of "]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1537645/jessica-covers-song-that-helped-her-let-nick-go.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110210013636/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1537645/jessica-covers-song-that-helped-her-let-nick-go.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 10, 2011|title=Jessica Simpson Covers Song That Convinced Her To Let Nick Go|publisher=MTV}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1516034,00.html|title=A Public Affair|website=Ew.com|access-date=February 19, 2020|archive-date=November 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129011825/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1516034,00.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Inspired by artists such as ], ], and ], Simpson recorded a country music album titled '']'' (2008).<ref>{{cite web|title=Music|url=https://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/music/articles/2009/03/09/20090309jsimpson.html|work=The Arizona Republic|date=March 9, 2009|access-date=February 19, 2020|archive-date=September 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906085720/http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/music/articles/2009/03/09/20090309jsimpson.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Throughout her career, Simpson has delved into other genres as well, releasing Christmas-themed albums in 2004 and 2010, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url =https://www.amazon.com/Jessica-Simpson/e/B000AP7PUS|title =Jessica Simpson - Albums, Songs, Bio|website =Amazon|access-date =November 22, 2010}}</ref>


==Discography== ==Public image==
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Simpson came to prominence as a teen idol in the late 1990s and the media described her as Columbia Records's "blond response to ] and ]", who had achieved recent success with their respective debut albums.<ref name=yahr/><ref name=sweetall>{{cite web| url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/sweet-kisses-mw0000247597| work=AllMusic| title=Sweet Kisses - Jessica Simpson| last=Erlewine |first=Stephen Thomas| access-date=March 8, 2020}}</ref> Her debut album, ''Sweet Kisses'' (1999) mostly explores themes such as love,<ref name=sweetall/> and Simpson announced that she would remain abstinent until marriage.<ref name=biography/><ref name=lulien>{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2001-09-01-0109010048-story.html| date=September 1, 2001| first=Cheryl|last=Lu-Lien| work=] |title=One blond diva in for long haul}}</ref> She went through a "carefully orchestrated sexy makeover" while she promoted her second album, ''Irresistible'' (2001).<ref name=lulien/> Simpson later described Columbia's record executive ] as abusive, as he attempted to control her image and told her to "lose fifteen pounds" after she signed her contract in 1997.<ref name=yahr>{{cite news| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/the-juicy-details-of-jessica-simpsons-memoir-are-only-part-of-her-misunderstood-story/2020/02/11/77acbf40-4a28-11ea-b4d9-29cc419287eb_story.html| date=February 11, 2020| first=Emily|last=Yahr| title='Open Book', by Jessica Simpson - Book Review |newspaper=]|publisher=Nash Holdings, LLC|location=Washington, D.C.}}</ref>

Upon Simpson's rise to stardom with the success of ''Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica'' in 2003, media critics and the public perceived her as a "ditzy blonde" based on her antics and comments on the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1480017/jessica-simpson-thinks-dumb-blonde-jokes-are-funny/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929123800/http://www.mtv.com/news/1480017/jessica-simpson-thinks-dumb-blonde-jokes-are-funny/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 29, 2015|title=Jessica Simpson Thinks Dumb-Blonde Jokes Are Funny|website=]|publisher=]|location=New York City|date=October 28, 2003}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=128187&page=1|title=Most Watched Newlyweds: Jessica and Nick|date=January 6, 2006|website=]|location=New York City}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Esther|last=Lee|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/dane-cook-reveals-jessica-simpsons-dumbest-remark-on-set-20141710|title=Dane Cook Reveals "Dumbest" Remark Made by Jessica Simpson on Set|magazine=]|publisher=]|location=New York City|date=October 17, 2014}}</ref> '']''{{'}}s Emily Yahr called her "one of our first reality TV stars, before anyone could absorb the psychological damage it could cause."<ref name=yahr/> Simpson recalled her time in the show in her 2020 memoir ''Open Book'', saying: "Nowadays, I see so many people performing their identities on social media, but I feel like I was a guinea pig for that. How was I supposed to live a real, healthy life filtered through the lens of a reality show? If my personal life was my work, and my work required me to play a certain role, who even was I anymore?"<ref name=yahr/>

The media also described her as a ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/pat-gallagher/sex-symbols-of-yesteryear_b_6896618.html|title=The 12 Ultimate Sex Symbols Of Yesteryear We'll Never Forget|first=Pat|last=Gallagher|website=]|location=New York City|date=March 23, 2015}}</ref> Simpson's portrayal of ] furthered her sex symbol image,<ref name="cheat">{{cite web| url=https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/jessica-simpson-gets-candid-about-infamous-mom-jeans-body-shaming-incident.html| date=February 16, 2020| work=CheatSheet| title=Jessica Simpson Gets Candid About Infamous 'Mom Jeans' Body-Shaming Incident|last=Preston|first=Stefan}}</ref> and she portrayed the character in her "These Boots Are Made For Walkin" music video, which presents "footage of Simpson writhing suggestively against a suds-soaked motor vehicle."<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Michael|last=Slezak| url= https://ew.com/article/2008/07/07/worst-cover-son/|date=July 7, 2008| magazine=]| title=What's the worst song cover of all time?}}</ref> The scene was parodied in ]'s "]" ].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2016/04/107350/pink-stupid-girls-anniversary-essay| date=April 4, 2016| work=Refinery29| last=Carlin | first=Shannon| title=Does The Message In Pink's "Stupid Girls" Still Hold Up A Decade Later?}}</ref> Simpson also appeared as Daisy Duke in several television commercials for ] airing during<ref name="McKee">{{Cite web |last=McKee |first=Ryan |title=Sacha Baron Cohen: 5 Things You Didn't Know |url=https://www.askmen.com/entertainment/special_feature_300/379_sacha-baron-cohen-5-things-you-didnt-know.html |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=AskMen |language=en-us}}</ref> the ] in 2006 and 2007.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3190/is_26_40/ai_n26700205 |title=Little Caesars' ambitious growth plans add tension in battle for pizza market share |last=Cebrzynski |first=Gregg |date=June 26, 2006 |work=Nation's Restaurant News |access-date=August 7, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081029230850/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3190/is_26_40/ai_n26700205 |archive-date=October 29, 2008 }}</ref> Simpson claimed that the " role created a "gold standard" that she would be judged by in the years that followed",<ref name=cheat/> and the media scrutinized her intensely following her weight gain in 2009.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/turning-pounds-into-dollars| date=February 5, 2009| work=]| title=Turning Pounds Into Dollars| last1=Piazza| first1=Johanna}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-body/pictures/jessica-simpsons-body-evolution-201297/23581-2/| date=September 25, 2019| work=]| title=Jessica Simpson's Body Evolution}}</ref>

Simpson endorsed ] during his presidential campaign in 2004,<ref>{{cite news|first=Jeff|last=Leeds|newspaper=]|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9906EFDD153CF936A3575BC0A9629C8B63&scp=6&sq=kid%20rock%20and%20bush&st=cse|title=Rock Stars Announce Swing-State Tour|date=August 5, 2004|location=New York City|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081220182140/http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9906EFDD153CF936A3575BC0A9629C8B63&scp=6&sq=kid%20rock%20and%20bush&st=cse |archive-date=December 20, 2008 }}</ref> though she canceled an appearance at a 2006 Republican fundraiser as she felt it was not "appropriate".<ref>{{cite web|website=]|publisher=]|location=Chicago, Illinois|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jessica-simpson-snubs-bush/|title=Jessica Simpson Snubs Bush|date=March 16, 2006|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103210148/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/03/16/politics/main1409127.shtml |archive-date=November 3, 2013 }}</ref> Simpson praised former First Lady ] during her husband's time in office, stating, "She's such an incredible woman, and she's with such a powerful man...Everything she does she exudes confidence."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/celebrity/jessica-simpson-i-want-to-be-michelle-obama/|title=Jessica Simpson: I Want to Be Michelle Obama|magazine=]|publisher=]|location=New York City|first=Wendy|last=Grossman|date=May 2, 2010|access-date=February 13, 2019}}</ref>

In April 2004, Simpson performed in ]'s benefit concert ] alongside ], ], ], ] and ] to support the Save the Music Foundation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409423/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#castDivas|title=VH1 Divas 2004|date=April 18, 2004|website=IMDb|access-date=June 17, 2016}}</ref> In May 2004, Simpson did a benefit concert to aid the Skin Care Foundation.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Stephen M.|last=Silverman|author-link=Stephen M. Silverman|date=May 6, 2004|url=https://people.com/celebrity/jessica-simpson-singing-for-skin-care/|title=Jessica Simpson Singing for Skin Care|magazine=]|publisher=]|location=New York City|access-date=September 13, 2014}}</ref> In March 2007, Simpson donated a new ] minivan to the Elim orphanage in ]. Simpson is ]'s Ambassador and participated in autographing shoes to donate the money from communities across the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://celebritycharitymagazine.com/justin-bieber/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313105023/http://celebritycharitymagazine.com/justin-bieber/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 13, 2013 |title=Jessica Simpson celebritycharitymagazine.com |work=celebritycharitymagazine.com |access-date=September 13, 2014 }}</ref> Simpson also works with ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://celebritycharitymagazine.com/justin-bieber/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313105023/http://celebritycharitymagazine.com/justin-bieber/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 13, 2013 |title=Jessica Simpson supports Make-A-Wish Foundation on celebritymagazine.com |work=celebritycharitymagazine.com |access-date=September 13, 2014 }}</ref>

==Filmography==

===Films===
{| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable"
!align="left"|Album information
|- |-
! Year
|align="left"|''''']'''''
! Film
*Released: ] ] <small>(U.S.)</small>
! Role
*Chart positions: #25 U.S., #36 UK
*]: 2x ]
*Singles:
**1999: "]" &mdash; #3 U.S., #7 UK, #9 CAN, #9 AUS
**2000: "]" (featuring Nick Lachey) &mdash; #62 U.S.
**2000: "]" &mdash; #21 U.S., #15 UK, #14 CAN, #10 AUS
|- |-
|2002
|align="left"|''''']'''''
| '']''
*Released: ] ] <small>(U.S.)</small>
| Herself<ref>{{cite web|title=Jessica Simpson in Master of Disguise|url=http://www.celebfire.com/116/jessica-simpson-in-master-of-disguise/|publisher=Celeb Fire|access-date=July 31, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103031437/http://www.celebfire.com/116/jessica-simpson-in-master-of-disguise/|archive-date=November 3, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*Chart Positions: #6 U.S., #13 CAN
*RIAA certification: ]
*Singles:
**2001: "]" &mdash; #15 U.S., #11 UK, #16 CAN, #21 AUS
**2001: "]"
|- |-
| 2005
|align="left"|''''']'''''
| '']''
*Released: ] ] <small>(U.S.)</small>
| ]<ref>{{cite web|title=Jessica Goes Daisy: Her Wow Workout|url=https://people.com/archive/jessica-goes-daisy-her-wow-workout-vol-64-no-7/|work=People|access-date=August 15, 2005}}</ref>
*Chart positions: #18 U.S. Top Electronic Albums Chart
*RIAA certification: Uncertified (28,000 copies sold){{fact}}
|- |-
| 2006
|align="left"|''''']'''''
| '']''
*Released: ] ] <small>(U.S. &ndash; original)</small>; ] ] <small>(U.S. &ndash; re-release)</small>
| Amy Renfro<ref>{{cite web|title=Jessica Simpson reveals secret 'Employee of the Month' flaw|url=http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/jessica-simpson-reveals-secret-employee-of-month-flaw-1009023.php|website=Reality TV World|agency=]|date=June 30, 2006|access-date=June 30, 2006}}</ref>
*Chart positions: #2 U.S., #36 UK, #13 AUS
*]: 3x platinum (2.9 million sold)
*Singles:
**2003: "]"
**2004: "]" &mdash; #14 U.S., #7 UK, #4 AUS
**2004: "]" &mdash; #20 U.S., #15 AUS
**2004: "]" &mdash; #106 U.S., #27 AUS
|- |-
| 2007
|align="left"|''''']'''''
|'']''
*Released: ] ] <small>(U.S.)</small>
| Katie Gregerstitch<ref>{{cite web|title=Jessica Simpson's 'Blonde Ambition' A Hit...In The Ukraine|url=http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/21/jessica_simpson_s_blonde_ambition_a_hit_|website=Starpulse|access-date=February 21, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080314010939/http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/21/jessica_simpson_s_blonde_ambition_a_hit_/|archive-date=March 14, 2008}}</ref>
*Chart positions: #14 U.S.
*RIAA certification: Gold
*Singles:
**2004: "]" - #20 AC
**2004: "]" - #20 (China Airplay)
**2004: "]" - #8
|- |-
| 2008
|align="left"|''''']'''''
|'']''
*2005: "]" #14 U.S., #4 UK, #2 AUS
| Herself<ref>{{cite web|title=Video: Jessica Simpson's Cameo in The Love Guru|url=http://www.crushable.com/2008/07/10/entertainment/video-jessica-simpsons-cameo-in-the-love-guru/|website=Crushable|publisher=]|location=New York City|date=July 10, 2008|access-date=July 10, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022064837/http://www.crushable.com/2008/07/10/entertainment/video-jessica-simpsons-cameo-in-the-love-guru/|archive-date=October 22, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|- |-
| 2008
|align="left"|''''']'''''
|'']''
*Release date: ] ]
| Megan Valentine<ref>{{cite news|first=Korin|last=Miller|title=Jessica Simpson's 'Private Valentine' (aka 'Major Movie Star') heads straight to DVD|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/jessica-simpson-private-valentine-aka-major-movie-star-heads-straight-dvd-article-1.388650|newspaper=]|publisher=]|location=New York City|access-date=February 4, 2009}}</ref>
*Chart positions:
*RIAA certification:
*Singles:
**2006: "]" #120 US
|- |-
|} |}


==Filmography== ===Television===
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'''Released movies'''
|-
*'']'' (]) &ndash; Daisy Duke
! Year
** '''2006 MTV Movie Awards'''
! Title
*** '''Sexiest Performance''': ''Jessica Simpson'' ('''Nominated''') (June 8th 2006)
! Role
*** '''Best On-Screen Team''': ''Johhny Knoxville'', ''Sean William Scott'', ''Jessica Simpson'' ('''Nominated''') (June 8th, 2006)
! Notes
|-
| 2002–2003
| '']''
| Annette
| Recurring role (])<ref>{{cite web|title=Your Time Is Gonna Come (a.k.a. Get Off My Boyfriend)|url=http://www.tv.com/shows/that-70s-show/your-time-is-gonna-come-a-k-a-get-off-my-boyfriend-226503/cast/|publisher=TV.com|access-date=August 8, 2008|archive-date=December 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217064932/http://www.tv.com/shows/that-70s-show/your-time-is-gonna-come-a-k-a-get-off-my-boyfriend-226503/cast/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| 2003
| '']''
| Miranda Evans
| Episode: "The Collection"
|-
| 2003
| '']''
| Herself
| Episode #6<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0680522/?ref_=ttep_ep6 |title=Punk'd: Episode #1.6 |website=imdb.com |access-date=April 21, 2022}} {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>
|-
| 2003–2005
| '']''
| Herself
| Reality television<ref>{{cite web|title=Nick Lachey & Jessica Simpson's "Newlyweds" Love Nest|url=http://hookedonhouses.net/2010/07/19/nick-lachey-jessica-simpsons-newlyweds-love-nest/|publisher=Hooked on Houses|access-date=July 19, 2010|date=July 19, 2010}}</ref>
|-
| 2003
| '']''
| Herself
| Guest
|-
| 2004
| ''The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour''
| Herself
| Television special<ref name="Reality TV World"/>
|-
| 2004
| ''Nick and Jessica's Family Christmas''
| Herself
| Television special<ref>{{cite news|title=Sugar-coated 'Christmas'|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/people/2004-11-30-simpson-lachey_x.htm|publisher=USA Today 30|access-date=November 30, 2004|first1=Donna|last1=Freydkin|date=December 1, 2004}}</ref>
|-
| 2004
| ''A2Z''
| Comedian Panelist
| Episode: "Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey"
|-
| 2004–2005
| '']''
| Herself
| Reality television
|-
| 2008
| '']''
| Guest Performer
| Episode: "Round 2: Results"
|-
| 2009
| '']''
| Herself
| Episode: "Jessica Simpson"<ref>{{cite web|title=Jessica Simpson, Heidi Klum, Jeff Probst, Ice-T, LeAnn Rimes, Mario Lopez|url=http://www.tv.com/shows/i-get-that-a-lot/jessica-simpson-heidi-klum-jeff-probst-ice-t-leann-rimes-mario-lopez-1316267/|publisher=TV|access-date=April 2, 2009|archive-date=December 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217064934/http://www.tv.com/shows/i-get-that-a-lot/jessica-simpson-heidi-klum-jeff-probst-ice-t-leann-rimes-mario-lopez-1316267/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| 2010
| '']''
| Guest judge
| Episode: "Finale Part 2"
|-
| 2010
| '']''
| Herself
| Reality television<ref>{{cite news|title='The Price of Beauty' in the eye of the beholder|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/singer_jessica_simpson_proves_why_d01W6Ab5IR3oA1OfWtwS8O|work=New York Post|access-date=March 15, 2010|first=Linda|last=Stasi}}</ref>
|-
| 2010
| '']''
| Herself
| Episode: "Bottoms Up"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gicas |first=Peter |date=July 23, 2010 |title=Jessica Simpson's Entourage Cameo Has Bite |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/191867/jessica-simpson-s-entourage-cameo-has-bite |access-date=July 23, 2010 |website=E!}}</ref>
|-
|2012
| '']''
| Herself
| Episode: "Episode #13.11"
|-
| 2012–2013
| '']''
| Judge / Mentor<ref>{{cite web|title=Jessica Simpson joins NBC's 'Fashion Star'|url=http://www.today.com/id/43383568/ns/today-today_entertainment/t/jessica-simpson-joins-nbcs-fashion-star/|work=Today|access-date=June 13, 2011|archive-date=September 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906085448/http://www.today.com/id/43383568/ns/today-today_entertainment/t/jessica-simpson-joins-nbcs-fashion-star/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|11 episodes
|-
| 2014
| '']''
| Daisy Duke
| Episode: "The Babadooks of Hazzard"
|-
|2018
|'']''
|Herself
|Episode: "I Do"
|-
|2022
|'']''
|Herself (voice)
|Episode: "Clothes and Dagger"
|}


==Discography==
'''Current'''
{{Main|Jessica Simpson discography}}
*'']'' (]) &ndash; Amy
* '']'' (1999)
* '']'' (2001)
* '']'' (2003)
* '']'' (2004)
* '']'' (2006)
* '']'' (2008)
* '']'' (2010)


==Notes== ==Tours==
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'''Headlining'''
==Video==
* ] (2001)
*
* ] (2004)

'''Co-headlining'''
*] (with various artists) (2001)

'''Opening act'''
* ] (]) (1999)
* ] (]) (2000)
* Bob That Head Tour (]) (2009)

==See also==
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==References==
{{reflist}}

===Works cited===
*{{Citation |last=Dougherty |first=Terri |title=People in the News: Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey |year=2004 |location=San Diego
|publisher=] |isbn=1-59018-721-0 |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/jessicasimpsonni0000doug}}

==Further reading==
* {{cite book |last = Mitchell |first =Susan K |year =2008 |title =Jessica Simpson
|url =https://archive.org/details/jessicasimpson0000mitc |url-access = registration |quote = Jessica Simpson. |publisher=Gareth Stevens Pub |isbn=978-0-8368-8201-8 }}
* {{cite book |last1 =Simpson |first1 = Jessica |first2=Katina Z. |last2=Jones |year =2004 |title = I do: achieving your dream wedding|url =https://books.google.com/books?id=e-BoIF2bQcEC&q=Jessica%20Simpson%22&pg=PP1 |publisher=W Press |isbn=0-9748603-0-1 }}


==External links== ==External links==
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American singer (born 1980)

For the English footballer, see Jessica Simpson (footballer).
Jessica Simpson
Simpson performing in 2011
BornJessica Ann Simpson
(1980-07-10) July 10, 1980 (age 44)
Abilene, Texas, U.S.
EducationJ.J. Pearce High School
Texas Tech High School
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • fashion designer
  • businesswoman
Years active1993–present
OrganizationThe Jessica Simpson Collection
Spouses
Children3
RelativesAshlee Simpson (sister)
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels
Websitejessicasimpson.com
Musical artist

Jessica Ann Johnson (née Simpson; born July 10, 1980) is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer. After performing in church choirs as a child, Simpson signed with Columbia Records in 1997, aged seventeen. Her debut studio album, Sweet Kisses (1999), sold two million copies in the United States and was led by the Billboard Hot 100-top three single "I Wanna Love You Forever". Simpson adopted a more mature image for her second studio album, Irresistible (2001), and its namesake lead single track peaked within the top 20 of the chart. The album received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Simpson's third studio album, In This Skin (2003), sold three million copies in the United States.

During her earlier career, Simpson became known for her relationship with and later marriage to Nick Lachey, with whom she also appeared on the MTV reality television series Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica (2003–2005). Following the release of her first Christmas album ReJoyce: The Christmas Album (2004), which was certified gold, Simpson made her film debut as Daisy Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard (2005). She also recorded a cover of "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" for the film's soundtrack. In 2006, she released her fifth studio album, A Public Affair and appeared in the romantic comedy film Employee of the Month. With the release of her sixth studio album Do You Know (2008), she moved into the country music genre. A second Christmas album titled Happy Christmas followed in 2010. Simpson has sold 20 million albums worldwide.

Aside from her musical pursuits, Simpson launched The Jessica Simpson Collection in 2005, a fashion-focused line with 34 product categories which has earned over US$1 billion in revenue. She also starred in the reality television series The Price of Beauty in 2010 and judged clothing designs on two seasons of Fashion Star from 2012 to 2013.

Life and career

1980–1998: Childhood and career beginnings

Jessica Ann Simpson was born on July 10, 1980, in Abilene, Texas. She is the first child of Tina Ann Simpson (née Drew), a homemaker, and Joseph Simpson, a minister. Simpson's parents married in 1978; they divorced in 2013. Simpson has stated that she grew up in Dallas and Waco, but her parents now live in McGregor, Texas. Simpson has a younger sister, Ashlee. In her preteens she briefly attended Amelia Middle School while her father did outreach in Cincinnati, Ohio. After moving back to Texas 20 months later, she attended J. J. Pearce High School in Richardson during her teenage years, though she had to drop out in 1997 as her career began to take off; a year later she earned her GED via distance learning through Texas Tech High School. Simpson was raised in the Christian faith, and was given a purity ring by her father when she was twelve years old. Jessica and her family moved frequently due to her father's job as a minister, though they remained in Texas for the most part; however, they did live in the Midwest for a few years.

She began singing in the church choir as a child. When she was eleven, she dreamed of success as a singer while at a church retreat. Simpson auditioned for The Mickey Mouse Club at the age of twelve, auditioning with a performance of "Amazing Grace" and dancing to "Ice Ice Baby" (1990). She advanced through multiple rounds, eventually being a semi-finalist for the show alongside artists such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake. Simpson claimed that she became nervous about her final audition after seeing Aguilera perform, and she was ultimately not selected for the show. Simpson resumed performing in her church choir, being discovered by the head of a Christian music label eventually. He asked her for an audition initially and signed her immediately after she performed "I Will Always Love You" (1973) by Dolly Parton. She began working on her debut album with Proclaim Records and touring to promote the project. Simpson's father later claimed that she had to quit touring as the size of her breasts led to her being deemed too "sexual" for the genre.

Her debut album, Jessica, remained unreleased after Proclaim Records went bankrupt; despite this, her grandmother funded a limited pressing of the album personally. Shortly after this, Simpson landed several auditions as Jessica was sent to numerous labels and producers. Ultimately, she caught the attention of Tommy Mottola, then married to Mariah Carey and the head of Columbia Records. He went on to sign her to the label at the behest of Columbia talent scout Teresa LaBarbera Whites, claiming "She had a great little look and a great attitude, a fresh new face, and something a bit different than Britney and all of them; she could actually sing." Simpson began working on her debut album in Orlando, Florida. Mottola hoped to market Simpson as a contrast to Spears and Aguilera, both of whom had launched successful careers focused on dancing and sexuality. While working on her musical debut, Simpson enlisted her father Joe as her manager; her mother became her stylist. While at a Christmas party in 1998, Simpson met 98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey, and the two began dating; Lachey claimed that he left the party and told his mother that he would marry Simpson someday.

1999–2001: Breakthrough with early musical releases

Simpson in January 2001, at the first inauguration of George W. Bush

Simpson began working on her debut studio album in 1998. Her debut single, "I Wanna Love You Forever", was released on September 28, 1999. The single became a success, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song earned a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales exceeding one million copies in the country.

Simpson's debut studio album, Sweet Kisses, was released on November 23, 1999. The album sold 65,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number sixty-five on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States. The album also saw success in several European countries. The following year, "Where You Are" was released as the second single from the album; Simpson's boyfriend Nick Lachey was featured on the track. Simpson went on to announce her plans to remain abstinent until marriage. "I Think I'm in Love with You" served as the album's third and final single and achieved success in the United States. With the success of the album's third single, Sweet Kisses rose to a new peak of number twenty-five on the Billboard 200 in August 2000. The album sold over two million copies in the United States, earning a double platinum certification from the RIAA. Simpson embarked on the Heat It Up Tour with her boyfriend's band, 98 Degrees, as their opening act to promote Sweet Kisses throughout 2000.

Work on her second album began in 2000; during the recording of the album, Simpson adopted a more mature public image. In a July 2001, Simpson explained "I recorded when I was seventeen years old and I'm twenty-one so there is four years of growth involved." While working on the record, Simpson ended her relationship with Lachey to focus on furthering her career; however, the two reconciled romantically that September. Simpson released the record's title track, "Irresistible" as the lead single from the project in April 2001. The single became her second top twenty hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Simpson released her second studio album, Irresistible, on May 25, 2001. The album sold 127,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release, debuting at number six on the Billboard 200 chart. Though the album's first week sales nearly doubled those of her previous effort, Irresistible failed to match the success of her debut album; the record earned a gold certification from the RIAA for sales of 500,000 copies. "A Little Bit", the album's second and final single, failed to achieve significant success. In July, Simpson began performing as a co-headliner on the Total Request Live Tour for the tour's first 14 dates, alongside artists such as Destiny's Child and Nelly. On August 7, Simpson embarked on the DreamChaser Tour, a 15-date tour of North America.

2002–2005: Marriage to Nick Lachey and heightened success

Simpson announced her engagement to Nick Lachey in February 2002, with the two holding their wedding ceremony on October 26 in Austin, Texas. Simpson also began working on her third studio album in 2002. On July 14, 2003, she released the album's lead single, "Sweetest Sin", but the song failed to achieve commercial success. Beginning in 2003, Simpson and Lachey began appearing in the MTV show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. The show premiered on August 19, 2003 and focused on the couple's marriage and the recording of Simpson's third studio album. The show became a pop culture phenomenon instantly, with Simpson's perceived "dumb blonde" antics on the show helping to make the couple a household name. The series was a ratings success for MTV and aired for three seasons until 2005.

Simpson and then-husband Nick Lachey in 2005

Simpson released her third studio album, In This Skin on August 19, 2003. It was released the day that Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica premiered, with the show serving as a promotional tool for the record. In This Skin debuted at number ten on the Billboard 200, selling 64,000 copies in its first week of release. The album's opening numbers served as the lowest of Simpson's career at the time, and by December 2003 had sold over 565,000 copies in the United States. Simpson released "With You" as the second single from the album in October. The single became a hit, reaching the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Mainstream Top 40 chart based on radio airplay. Simpson appeared in the halftime show of the Super Bowl XXXVIII. She recorded new material for a re-release of In This Skin, which was released in March 2004. The re-release aided in album sales dramatically; In This Skin went on to sell three million copies in the United States. In 2004 "Take My Breath Away" and "Angels" were released as singles from the re-release.

Simpson and Lachey starred in the ABC special The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour in April, which featured guest appearances by celebrities such as Jewel and Mr. T, among others. That same month, with Randi Shinder, she launched the cosmetics line Jessica Simpson Dessert Beauty; all of the products in the line were edible. Simpson embarked on the North American Reality Tour beginning in June through October; the tour was a financial success. During this time, Simpson and her husband began making guest appearances on The Ashlee Simpson Show, chronicling the start of Jessica's sister's music career. Simpson's fourth studio album, a collection of Christmas-themed songs titled ReJoyce: The Christmas Album, was released on November 23, 2004. The album reached a peak of number fourteen on the Billboard 200, and was certified gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000 copies. Also in 2004, Simpson filmed a sitcom pilot for ABC, which the network did not pick up. In February 2005, Simpson and Shinder launched the Dessert Treats edible cosmetics line, similar to their prior line but targeted towards a younger audience. Following two lawsuits regarding copyright and accounting, both lines were discontinued.

Simpson performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Indy 500 in 2005. Simpson launched The Jessica Simpson Collection in 2005, initially partnering with Tarrant Apparel Group to release the Princy and JS by Jessica Simpson clothing lines. The company has continued to grow throughout the years, and in 2014 was reported to earn $1 billion in annual sales. Simpson made her film debut as Daisy Duke in the film adaption of The Dukes of Hazzard (2005). While the film was met with negative reviews from film critics generally, it grossed over $111 million worldwide. To promote the film, Simpson recorded "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'", a cover of the Nancy Sinatra song with additional lyrics. The song entered the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one Simpson's most successful singles to date. The music video, which featured Simpson in character as Daisy Duke, was controversial for featuring Simpson in "revealing" outfits and washing the General Lee car in her bikini. In November 2005, Simpson and Lachey announced they were separating. Simpson filed for divorce in December 2005, citing "irreconcilable differences." Their divorce was publicized worldwide and finalized on June 30, 2006.

2006–2009: A Public Affair, other movies, and Do You Know

Simpson began working on her fifth studio album in 2005. On March 28, 2006, Simpson announced that she had signed a new record agreement with Epic Records and would be departing from Columbia Records after having been with the label for seven years. Simpson and stylist Ken Pavés launched a line of hair and beauty products on the Home Shopping Network in 2006. On June 29, 2006, Simpson released the single "A Public Affair". The song peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, and earned a gold certification from the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000 copies in the United States. The single, an upbeat breakup song, was released the day before her divorce from Lachey was finalized.

Simpson in June 2008

On August 26, 2006, Simpson released her fifth studio album, A Public Affair. It debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 101,000 copies. The album failed to match the success of In This Skin (2003), selling just over 500,000 copies in the United States. The empowerment anthem "I Belong to Me", which served as the album's second and final single, failed to achieve commercial success. Simpson starred alongside Dane Cook and Dax Shepard in the comedy film Employee of the Month, released that October. The film received a negative critical reaction and failed to achieve commercial success. Simpson performed a cover of the Dolly Parton song "9 to 5" as a tribute to the artist at the Kennedy Center Awards in December 2006, though her performance was cut from the broadcast.

Simpson had an on-again, off-again relationship with singer-songwriter John Mayer from August 2006 to May 2007. Simpson described her relationship with Mayer in her 2020 memoir, Open Book. In November 2007, Simpson began dating Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. Cowboys fans considered the relationship controversial, as some blamed Simpson for Romo's poor performance in games after the pair got together. Some fans dubbed Simpson "Yoko Romo," a reference to Yoko Ono, to whom many fans of The Beatles attributed the quartet disbanding in 1970. Even then-president George W. Bush commented on the pair's relationship, blaming Simpson implicitly for Romo's lackluster performances. Simpson and Romo ended their relationship in July 2009. Simpson also appeared alongside Luke Wilson in the film Blonde Ambition (2007); it had a limited release in Texas before being released on home media. Later, she starred in the direct-to-video film Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous (2008), portraying an actress who joins the military. The film received a negative reaction overwhelmingly upon its release. Simpson collaborated with Parlux Fragrances to launch her first scent, Fancy, in 2008. The fragrance received a positive commercial reaction.

Simpson began working on her sixth studio album, a country music inspired record, in 2007. Simpson claimed to have grown up around country music, and wanted to "give something back." She released "Come On Over" as the project's lead single on June 20, 2008. The song debuted at number forty-one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, making it the highest debut for an artist's first entry on that chart. Do You Know was released on September 9, 2008. The project sold 65,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number four on the Billboard 200 chart. The album has sold just over 200,000 copies in the United States as of 2012. Simpson opened for country music group Rascal Flatts on their Bob That Head Tour from January to March 2009.

2010–present: Motherhood, second marriage, and focus on business ventures

Simpson in May 2010

Simpson's VH1 documentary series, The Price of Beauty, began airing in March 2010. The series followed Simpson around the world, introducing viewers to the different perceptions of beauty in different cultures. The premiere episode attracted one million viewers. Simpson revealed that the series would return in 2011 with a format change, but these plans never came to fruition. On October 12, 2010, Epic Records released the compilation Playlist: The Very Best of Jessica Simpson, the final release of her three-album contract with the label. Simpson signed a new recording contract with eleveneleven and Primary Wave Music and released her Christmas-themed seventh studio album. Happy Christmas on November 22. It peaked at number 123 on the Billboard 200 chart. Simpson began dating retired NFL tight end Eric Johnson in May 2010 and married July 2014 in Montecito, California. The couple have three children: Maxwell Drew Johnson, born May 2012, Ace Knute Johnson, born June 2013, and Birdie Mae Johnson, born March 2019.

In May 2012, Simpson appeared alongside Nicole Richie as a mentor on the NBC reality television series Fashion Star. The series revolved around a group of designers who competed each week to create clothing; each week, the judges eliminated one contestant. The series aired its second and final season in 2013. Following Maxwell's birth, Simpson launched a maternity clothing line that year. In August 2012, she released the perfume Vintage Bloom. She introduced a bedroom decor line including bedding and draperies offered in a romantic bohemian style, with floral patterns. In August 2014, Simpson released a signature fragrance named after her.

Simpson confirmed in 2015 that she would begin working on a new album and said that she was working with Linda Perry on the project. In August 2015, Simpson was a host on the HSN channel while promoting her products. Simpson launched her Warm Up brand of workout clothing, available at retailers in the United States. She expanded the brand in August 2016 to include trainers.

On February 2, 2020, Simpson released her memoir Open Book, which topped The New York Times Best Seller list selling over 59,000 copies in its first week. In the book, she discussed her marriage to Nick Lachey, her relationship with musician John Mayer, sexual abuse she experienced during her childhood, dependence on alcohol and prescription drugs, and body image issues. Six new songs were released as part of the book, marking her first release of music since Happy Christmas in 2010.

Musical style

Simpson has listed Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin and Sade as influences on her music. She attempted to launch her career as a Christian music singer, and at one point completed a self-titled album of Christian music. When she signed with Columbia Records in 1998, she began working on an album of pop music. Simpson has recorded songs with Christian themes in later years, including "Pray Out Loud" (2008). The music on her debut album consisted of pop ballads primarily, with the intention of showcasing Simpson's vocals. AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine opined that the album "position her as the teen Celine Dion". It featured the power ballad "I Wanna Love You Forever" (1999). The work drew comparisons to Mariah Carey. With the release of Irresistible (2001), Simpson recorded more upbeat songs, likening herself to artists such as Britney Spears. Songs such as "Irresistible" and "A Little Bit" had more provocative lyrics in comparison to her previous release, with Simpson citing the age difference between the recording of the two albums as the main reason. During the Total Request Live Tour (2001) and her DreamChaser Tour (2001), Simpson incorporated more choreography and backup dancers into her live performances.

Simpson began working on her third studio album in 2002 initially, on which rapper Missy Elliott would serve as the primary producer. The record later took on a new direction, which her then-husband Nick Lachey described as "organic" in comparison to her two prior albums. Simpson also began co-writing songs for the record, something she had been nervous to do in the past. The result was In This Skin (2003), a record that AllMusic said "stay within the contemporary dance-pop realm while inching toward the middle-of-the-road diva that she's always yearned to be." Simpson worked with elements of country music with the release of "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" (2005), recorded for Simpson's feature film debut The Dukes of Hazzard (2005). She continued to experiment with the genre on the song "Push Your Tush" (2006). Numerous songs on her fifth studio album feature elements of dance and disco music, including "A Public Affair" and her cover of "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)". Inspired by artists such as Faith Hill, Shania Twain, and Martina McBride, Simpson recorded a country music album titled Do You Know (2008). Throughout her career, Simpson has delved into other genres as well, releasing Christmas-themed albums in 2004 and 2010, respectively.

Public image

Simpson in October 2006

Simpson came to prominence as a teen idol in the late 1990s and the media described her as Columbia Records's "blond response to Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera", who had achieved recent success with their respective debut albums. Her debut album, Sweet Kisses (1999) mostly explores themes such as love, and Simpson announced that she would remain abstinent until marriage. She went through a "carefully orchestrated sexy makeover" while she promoted her second album, Irresistible (2001). Simpson later described Columbia's record executive Tommy Mottola as abusive, as he attempted to control her image and told her to "lose fifteen pounds" after she signed her contract in 1997.

Upon Simpson's rise to stardom with the success of Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica in 2003, media critics and the public perceived her as a "ditzy blonde" based on her antics and comments on the show. The Washington Post's Emily Yahr called her "one of our first reality TV stars, before anyone could absorb the psychological damage it could cause." Simpson recalled her time in the show in her 2020 memoir Open Book, saying: "Nowadays, I see so many people performing their identities on social media, but I feel like I was a guinea pig for that. How was I supposed to live a real, healthy life filtered through the lens of a reality show? If my personal life was my work, and my work required me to play a certain role, who even was I anymore?"

The media also described her as a sex symbol. Simpson's portrayal of Daisy Duke furthered her sex symbol image, and she portrayed the character in her "These Boots Are Made For Walkin" music video, which presents "footage of Simpson writhing suggestively against a suds-soaked motor vehicle." The scene was parodied in Pink's "Stupid Girls" music video. Simpson also appeared as Daisy Duke in several television commercials for Pizza Hut airing during the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2007. Simpson claimed that the " role created a "gold standard" that she would be judged by in the years that followed", and the media scrutinized her intensely following her weight gain in 2009.

Simpson endorsed George W. Bush during his presidential campaign in 2004, though she canceled an appearance at a 2006 Republican fundraiser as she felt it was not "appropriate". Simpson praised former First Lady Michelle Obama during her husband's time in office, stating, "She's such an incredible woman, and she's with such a powerful man...Everything she does she exudes confidence."

In April 2004, Simpson performed in VH1's benefit concert Divas Live 2004 alongside Ashanti, Cyndi Lauper, Gladys Knight, Joss Stone and Patti LaBelle to support the Save the Music Foundation. In May 2004, Simpson did a benefit concert to aid the Skin Care Foundation. In March 2007, Simpson donated a new Chrysler minivan to the Elim orphanage in Nuevo Laredo. Simpson is Soles4Souls's Ambassador and participated in autographing shoes to donate the money from communities across the United States. Simpson also works with Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Filmography

Films

Year Film Role
2002 The Master of Disguise Herself
2005 The Dukes of Hazzard Daisy Duke
2006 Employee of the Month Amy Renfro
2007 Blonde Ambition Katie Gregerstitch
2008 The Love Guru Herself
2008 Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous Megan Valentine

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2002–2003 That '70s Show Annette Recurring role (Season 5)
2003 The Twilight Zone Miranda Evans Episode: "The Collection"
2003 Punk'd Herself Episode #6
2003–2005 Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica Herself Reality television
2003 Room Raiders Herself Guest
2004 The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour Herself Television special
2004 Nick and Jessica's Family Christmas Herself Television special
2004 A2Z Comedian Panelist Episode: "Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey"
2004–2005 The Ashlee Simpson Show Herself Reality television
2008 Dancing with the Stars Guest Performer Episode: "Round 2: Results"
2009 I Get That a Lot Herself Episode: "Jessica Simpson"
2010 Project Runway Guest judge Episode: "Finale Part 2"
2010 The Price of Beauty Herself Reality television
2010 Entourage Herself Episode: "Bottoms Up"
2012 The Biggest Loser Herself Episode: "Episode #13.11"
2012–2013 Fashion Star Judge / Mentor 11 episodes
2014 Funny or Die Presents Daisy Duke Episode: "The Babadooks of Hazzard"
2018 Ashlee + Evan Herself Episode: "I Do"
2022 Duncanville Herself (voice) Episode: "Clothes and Dagger"

Discography

Main article: Jessica Simpson discography

Tours

Headlining

Co-headlining

Opening act

See also

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