Childhood and Education Journey of Ashlee Simpson in Timeline

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Ashlee Simpson

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Ashlee Simpson. From birth to education, explore key events.

Ashlee Simpson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality, sister to Jessica Simpson. She started as a backup dancer and appeared in commercials before transitioning to acting, with a notable role in '7th Heaven'. Simpson gained wider recognition through the reality show 'Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica,' featuring her sister. This led to her own spin-off reality series, 'The Ashlee Simpson Show,' which aired on MTV, launching her further into the spotlight as she worked on her debut album.

October 3, 1984: Ashlee Simpson's Birth

On October 3, 1984, Ashley Nicolle Ross-Næss (née Simpson), known professionally as Ashlee Simpson, was born in the United States. She is the younger sister of singer and actress Jessica Simpson.

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1984: Ashlee Simpson's birth in Waco, Texas

In 1984, Ashley Nicolle Simpson was born in Waco, Texas, to parents Tina and Joe Simpson. She has one older sister, Jessica Simpson.

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1999: Simpson family relocation to Los Angeles

In 1999, the Simpson family relocated to Los Angeles, California, to support Jessica Simpson's singing career. Ashlee began appearing in television commercials at this time.

2003: Appearance on Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica

In 2003, Ashlee Simpson appeared on the MTV reality series, Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, starring her sister Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey. She also served as a VJ on TRL.

2004: The Ashlee Simpson Show debut

In 2004, Ashlee Simpson began starring in her own spin-off reality series, The Ashlee Simpson Show, which was broadcast on MTV. The show brought her considerable media attention.

2005: Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica End

In 2005, Ashlee Simpson appeared on the reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, which focused on her older sister Jessica and Jessica's then-husband Nick Lachey, broadcast on MTV until 2005.

March 2006: MTV Celebrity Surfing Competition win

In March 2006, Ashlee Simpson won an MTV celebrity surfing invitational competition.

April 2006: Nose job

In April 2006, Ashlee Simpson had a nose job.

May 2007: Harper's Bazaar interview

In the May 2007 issue of Harper's Bazaar, Ashlee Simpson said that plastic surgery was a "personal choice".

September 2007: Joe Simpson's interview on Ashlee's surgery

In a September 2007 interview, Joe Simpson said Ashlee Simpson had a nose job because "there was a real problem with her breathing and that was cured."

May 17, 2008: Wedding to Pete Wentz

On May 17, 2008, Ashlee Simpson married Pete Wentz at her parents' residence in Encino, California. Her father officiated the ceremony, and she changed her surname to Wentz, being known professionally as Ashlee Simpson-Wentz during the marriage.

November 20, 2008: Birth of Son

On November 20, 2008, Ashlee Simpson gave birth to her son.

February 9, 2011: Divorce Filing

On February 9, 2011, Ashlee Simpson filed for divorce from Pete Wentz, citing irreconcilable differences, and requested that her maiden name be restored.

November 22, 2011: Divorce Finalized

On November 22, 2011, Ashlee Simpson's divorce from Pete Wentz was finalized. The former couple released a joint statement emphasizing their commitment to co-parenting their son.

January 2014: Engagement to Evan Ross

In January 2014, Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross became engaged.

August 30, 2014: Wedding to Evan Ross

On August 30, 2014, Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross were married at Diana Ross's estate in Connecticut.

July 30, 2015: Birth of Daughter

On July 30, 2015, Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross welcomed a daughter.

April 2020: Pregnancy Announcement

In April 2020, Ashlee Simpson announced that she was pregnant with her third child, a son.

October 29, 2020: Birth of Third Child

On October 29, 2020, Ashlee Simpson gave birth to her third child, a son.