Jessica Simpson

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Biography

Debuting as a Christian-raised, all-American pop singer with a powerful vocal range and squeaky clean image, Jessica Simpson initially stood in the shadows of her equally blonde, equally young predecessors, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Routinely compared to the two divas, Simpson often struggled to be herself. Yearning to make her mark, Simpson found her voice not in music, but on television. As the star of "Newlyweds: Nick & …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Music

Born

Jessica Ann Simpson on July 10, 1980 in Dallas, Texas, USA

Career Milestones

2011

Joined NBC's reality competition show "Fashion Star" as a Judge

2010

Starred on the VH1 docu-series "Jessica Simpson: The Price of Beauty"

2008

Released country crossover album Do You Know

2007

Co-starred with Luke Wilson in the poorly received "Blonde Ambition"

2006

Released fourth album A Public Affair

2006

Co-starred with Dane Cook in the comedy "Employee of the Month"

2005

Made feature acting debut as Daisy Duke in the movie remake of "The Dukes of Hazzard"; released a cover of the 1966 Nancy Sinatra hit "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" for the film's soundtrack

2004

Co-starred with Lachey on the ABC special "The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour"

2003

Released third album In This Skin to coincide with the series premiere of "Newlyweds"

2003

Reignited career after she starred with then-husband Nick Lachey on the hit MTV reality series "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica"

2002

Played Kelso's (Ashton Kutcher) girlfriend on three episodes of Fox's "That 70's Show"; reprised role in 2003

2001

Released second album Irresistible

2000

Song "Where You Are" with then boyfriend Nick Lachey was featured in the film "Here on Earth"

1999

Released multi platinum debut album Sweet Kisses

1999

Opening act for the group 98 Degrees; met future husband Nick Lachey during the tour

1999

First single "Did You Ever Love Somebody" appeared on the "Dawson Creek" (The WB) soundtrack

Auditioned for Tommy Mottola, the chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, while a senior in high school

Signed with a gospel music label at 13; label folded before the album was released

Auditioned at the age 12 to become a member of the Mickey Mouse Club

Awards

2006

MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team in The Dukes of Hazzard

2006

MTV Movie Award for Sexiest Performance in The Dukes of Hazzard