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Jessica Simpson

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About Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer. She has sold over 30 million records and released 7 albums.

List of Jessica Simpson's featurings

Nick Lachey, Ashlee Simpson & John Mayer

Jessica Simpson's age

Jessica Simpson is currently 44 years old.

Jessica Simpson's country of origin

Jessica Simpson is from United States.

Jessica Simpson's real name

Jessica Simpson's real name is Jessica Ann Johnson.

The Success Story of Jessica Simpson

A Singer/Actress/Fashion Designer

Jessica Simpson is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer. She rose to fame in the late 1990s with her debut single “I Wanna Love You Forever”, which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. Simpson achieved further success with the release of her debut album Sweet Kisses in 1999. It went on to be certified 2x Platinum in the United States and was a tremendous commercial success for the artist.

Early Career

Simpson began as a backing vocalist for Christian contemporary music artists such as Kirk Franklin, BeBe Winans, and Rich Mullins. Her first big break came in 1998 when she auditioned for Tommy Mottola, a Sony Music executive. He was impressed by her singing ability, and soon after signed her to a recording contract.

Music Success

Simpson’s first album, Sweet Kisses was released in 1999. The lead single “I Wanna Love You Forever” was a major hit, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album also included the top ten hit “Where You Are” which featured then-husband Nick Lachey. The follow-up album Irresistible was released in 2001, featuring the top 20 hit “A Little Bit”.

Acting Career

Simpson began appearing in television commercials at an early age, eventually landing a role in the MTV reality show Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica with then-husband Nick Lachey. The show ran from 2003 to 2005 and was a major success for MTV, garnering high ratings throughout its run. Simpson also acted in several films including The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) and Blonde Ambition (2007).

Fashion Designer

In 2005, Simpson launched the Jessica Simpson Collection, a line of clothing and accessories which became very popular with young women. The collection grew to include shoes, handbags, lingerie, jewelry and fragrances. Her products have been sold in department stores around the world and she has become one of the most successful fashion designers of her generation.