Childhood and Education Journey of Jessica Simpson in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jessica Simpson. A timeline of key moments.

Jessica Simpson is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer. She began her career singing in church choirs and signed with Columbia Records at 17. Her debut album, Sweet Kisses (1999), achieved double-platinum status, featuring the hit "I Wanna Love You Forever." Simpson transitioned to a more mature image with her second album, Irresistible (2001), which earned gold certification. Her third album, In This Skin (2003), was also highly successful, selling three million copies in the United States solidifying her place in pop culture.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1978: Marriage of Jessica Simpson's Parents

In 1978, Jessica Simpson's parents, Tina Ann Drew and Joseph Simpson, got married.

July 10, 1980: Jessica Simpson's Birth

On July 10, 1980, Jessica Ann Johnson (née Simpson) was born in the United States. She later became known as an American singer, actress, and fashion designer.

1990: Auditioning for The Mickey Mouse Club

In 1990, at the age of twelve, Jessica Simpson auditioned for "The Mickey Mouse Club", performing "Amazing Grace" and dancing to "Ice Ice Baby". She advanced through multiple rounds but was ultimately not selected.

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1997: Dropping out of High School

In 1997, Jessica Simpson dropped out of J. J. Pearce High School in Richardson as her career began to take off.

1998: Meeting Nick Lachey

In 1998, Jessica Simpson met Nick Lachey, a singer from 98 Degrees, at a Christmas party and started dating soon after. Lachey claimed that he knew he would marry Simpson the moment he met her.

February 2002: Engagement to Nick Lachey

In February 2002, Jessica Simpson announced her engagement to Nick Lachey.

February 2005: Launch of Dessert Treats Edible Cosmetics Line

In February 2005, Jessica Simpson and Randi Shinder launched the Dessert Treats edible cosmetics line, which was similar to their prior line but targeted towards a younger audience.

November 2005: Separation Announcement

In November 2005, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey announced that they were separating.

December 2005: Filing for Divorce

In December 2005, Jessica Simpson filed for divorce from Nick Lachey, citing "irreconcilable differences."

2005: Launch of The Jessica Simpson Collection

In 2005, Jessica Simpson launched "The Jessica Simpson Collection", a fashion-focused line with 34 product categories that has generated over US$1 billion in revenue.