Jessica Simpson is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer who began her career in music at a young age. She signed with Columbia Records at seventeen and released her debut album, Sweet Kisses, in 1999, which achieved double-platinum status. Her hit single, "I Wanna Love You Forever," reached the top three on the Billboard Hot 100. Simpson transitioned to a more mature image with her second album, Irresistible (2001), which was certified gold. Her third album, In This Skin (2003), sold three million copies in the U.S., solidifying her presence in the pop music scene.
1970: Yoko Ono and the Beatles disband
In 1970, Yoko Ono was blamed by some fans of The Beatles for the quartet disbanding.
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1973: Performed "I Will Always Love You" at Audition
Jessica Simpson performed "I Will Always Love You", originally released in 1973 by Dolly Parton, at an audition for a Christian music label.
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1978: Parents' Marriage
In 1978, Jessica Simpson's parents, Tina Ann Drew and Joseph Simpson, got married.
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July 10, 1980: Jessica Simpson's Birth
On July 10, 1980, Jessica Ann Johnson Simpson was born in the United States. She later became a singer, actress, and fashion designer.
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July 10, 1980: Jessica Simpson's Birth
On July 10, 1980, Jessica Ann Simpson was born in Abilene, Texas, the first child of Tina Ann Simpson and Joseph Simpson.
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1990: Auditioned for The Mickey Mouse Club
In 1990, at the age of twelve, Jessica Simpson auditioned for The Mickey Mouse Club, showcasing her talents in singing and dancing.
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1997: Dropped out of High School
In 1997, Jessica Simpson had to drop out of J. J. Pearce High School in Richardson to pursue her growing career. She later earned her GED in 1998.
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1997: Signing with Columbia Records
In 1997, Tommy Mottola told Simpson to lose fifteen pounds after she signed her contract.
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1997: Signed with Columbia Records
In 1997, at the age of seventeen, Jessica Simpson signed with Columbia Records, marking the start of her professional music career.
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1998: Began Working on Debut Album
In 1998, Jessica Simpson started working on her debut studio album, marking the beginning of her professional music career.
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1998: Signing with Columbia Records
In 1998, Simpson signed with Columbia Records and began working on a pop music album.
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1998: Met Nick Lachey
While at a Christmas party in 1998, Jessica Simpson met Nick Lachey, a singer from 98 Degrees, and they began dating.
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September 28, 1999: Released Debut Single 'I Wanna Love You Forever'
On September 28, 1999, Jessica Simpson released her debut single, "I Wanna Love You Forever," which became a success and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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November 23, 1999: Released 'Sweet Kisses' Album
On November 23, 1999, Jessica Simpson released her debut studio album, "Sweet Kisses". It debuted at number sixty-five on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
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1999: Release of Debut Album 'Sweet Kisses'
In 1999, Jessica Simpson released her debut studio album, "Sweet Kisses", which went on to sell two million copies in the United States.
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1999: Sweet Kisses Album Themes
In 1999, Jessica Simpson's debut album, Sweet Kisses, mostly explores themes such as love.
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1999: Sweet Kisses Debut
Simpson's debut album, Sweet Kisses, was released in 1999.
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August 2000: 'Sweet Kisses' Reached New Peak
In August 2000, following the success of its third single, Jessica Simpson's album "Sweet Kisses" rose to a new peak of number twenty-five on the Billboard 200.
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2000: Began Work on Second Album
In 2000, Jessica Simpson began working on her second album and adopted a more mature public image during the recording process.
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April 2001: Released 'Irresistible' as Lead Single
In April 2001, Jessica Simpson released "Irresistible" as the lead single from her second album, which became her second top twenty hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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May 25, 2001: Released 'Irresistible' Album
On May 25, 2001, Jessica Simpson released her second studio album, "Irresistible", which debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 chart.
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July 2001: Simpson Discussed Growth Since 'Sweet Kisses'
In July 2001, Jessica Simpson commented on her artistic growth since her first album, "Sweet Kisses," emphasizing her development over the past four years.
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2001: Release of 'Irresistible' Album
In 2001, Jessica Simpson released her second studio album, "Irresistible", adopting a more mature image. The album was later certified gold by the RIAA.
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2001: Irresistible Album Release
In 2001, Simpson promoted her second album, Irresistible, and went through a "carefully orchestrated sexy makeover".
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2001: Release of Irresistible
In 2001, Simpson released her second album, Irresistible.
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February 2002: Announced Engagement to Nick Lachey
In February 2002, Jessica Simpson announced her engagement to Nick Lachey.
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2002: Third studio album in the works
In 2002, Simpson began working on her third studio album.
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July 14, 2003: Released 'Sweetest Sin' as Lead Single
On July 14, 2003, Jessica Simpson released "Sweetest Sin" as the lead single from her third album, though the song did not achieve significant commercial success.
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August 19, 2003: Premiered on MTV Show 'Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica'
On August 19, 2003, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey premiered on the MTV show "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica", which focused on their marriage and the recording of Simpson's third studio album.
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August 19, 2003: Released 'In This Skin'
On August 19, 2003, Jessica Simpson released her third studio album, "In This Skin", coinciding with the premiere of "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica."
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December 2003: 'In This Skin' Sold Over 565,000 Copies
By December 2003, Jessica Simpson's album "In This Skin" had sold over 565,000 copies in the United States.
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2003: Appeared on MTV's 'Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica'
In 2003, Jessica Simpson began appearing on the MTV reality television series "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica" with her then-husband, Nick Lachey. The show followed their relationship and marriage.
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2003: Release of In This Skin album
In 2003, Jessica Simpson released her album "In This Skin".
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2003: Release of 'In This Skin' Album
In 2003, Jessica Simpson released her third studio album, "In This Skin", which sold three million copies in the United States.
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2003: Success of In This Skin album
In 2003, Simpson released In This Skin which was a successful album.
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2003: Newlyweds Premiere
In 2003, Simpson rose to stardom with the success of Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, leading to her being perceived as a "ditzy blonde" by the media and public.
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March 2004: Re-release of 'In This Skin'
In March 2004, Jessica Simpson released new material for a re-release of "In This Skin", which significantly boosted album sales.
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April 2004: VH1 Divas Live performance
In April 2004, Jessica Simpson performed in VH1's benefit concert Divas Live 2004 to support the Save the Music Foundation.
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May 2004: Benefit concert for Skin Care Foundation
In May 2004, Simpson held a benefit concert to aid the Skin Care Foundation.
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November 23, 2004: Released 'ReJoyce: The Christmas Album'
On November 23, 2004, Jessica Simpson released "ReJoyce: The Christmas Album", which was certified gold by the RIAA.
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2004: Released 'ReJoyce: The Christmas Album'
In 2004, Jessica Simpson released her first Christmas album, "ReJoyce: The Christmas Album", which was certified gold.
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2004: Endorsement of George W. Bush
In 2004, Simpson endorsed George W. Bush during his presidential campaign.
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February 2005: Launched Dessert Treats Edible Cosmetics Line
In February 2005, Jessica Simpson and Randi Shinder launched the Dessert Treats edible cosmetics line, targeted towards a younger audience.
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November 2005: Announced Separation from Nick Lachey
In November 2005, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey announced they were separating.
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December 2005: Filed for Divorce from Nick Lachey
In December 2005, Jessica Simpson filed for divorce from Nick Lachey, citing "irreconcilable differences."
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2005: Launched The Jessica Simpson Collection
In 2005, Jessica Simpson launched "The Jessica Simpson Collection", a fashion-focused line that has generated over US$1 billion in revenue.
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2005: Launched The Jessica Simpson Collection
In 2005, Jessica Simpson launched "The Jessica Simpson Collection", initially partnering with Tarrant Apparel Group to release the Princy and JS by Jessica Simpson clothing lines.
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2005: Film Debut in 'The Dukes of Hazzard'
In 2005, Jessica Simpson made her film debut as Daisy Duke in "The Dukes of Hazzard." She also recorded a cover of "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" for the film's soundtrack.
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2005: Began Working on Fifth Studio Album
In 2005, Jessica Simpson started working on her fifth studio album.
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2005: Release of These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
In 2005, Simpson released "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" for her film debut in The Dukes of Hazzard.
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2005: Ended MTV Show 'Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica'
Jessica Simpson's MTV show, "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica" ended in 2005.
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March 28, 2006: Signed with Epic Records
On March 28, 2006, Jessica Simpson announced that she had signed a new record agreement with Epic Records and would be departing from Columbia Records after seven years.
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June 29, 2006: Released 'A Public Affair'
On June 29, 2006, Jessica Simpson released the single "A Public Affair," which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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June 30, 2006: Divorce from Nick Lachey Finalized
On June 30, 2006, Jessica Simpson's divorce from Nick Lachey was finalized.
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August 2006: Relationship with John Mayer begins
In August 2006, Jessica Simpson started an on-again, off-again relationship with singer-songwriter John Mayer.
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August 26, 2006: Release of "A Public Affair" album
On August 26, 2006, Jessica Simpson released her fifth studio album, "A Public Affair". The album debuted at number five on the Billboard 200.
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December 2006: Kennedy Center Awards performance
In December 2006, Simpson performed a cover of "9 to 5" at the Kennedy Center Awards as a tribute to Dolly Parton, although her performance was cut from the broadcast.
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2006: Super Bowl commercial appearance
In 2006, Jessica Simpson appeared as Daisy Duke in television commercials for Pizza Hut airing during the Super Bowl.
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2006: Released Album 'A Public Affair' and Appeared in 'Employee of the Month'
In 2006, Jessica Simpson released her fifth studio album, "A Public Affair", and also appeared in the romantic comedy film "Employee of the Month."
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2006: Republican fundraiser appearance cancelled
In 2006, Simpson canceled an appearance at a Republican fundraiser as she felt it was not "appropriate".
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2006: Experimentation of genre on Push Your Tush
In 2006, Simpson experimented with country genre on the song "Push Your Tush".
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March 2007: Donation to Elim orphanage
In March 2007, Simpson donated a new Chrysler minivan to the Elim orphanage in Nuevo Laredo.
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May 2007: Relationship with John Mayer ends
Jessica Simpson's on-again, off-again relationship with John Mayer ended in May 2007.
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November 2007: Relationship with Tony Romo begins
In November 2007, Simpson began dating Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.
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2007: Super Bowl commercial appearance
In 2007, Jessica Simpson appeared as Daisy Duke in television commercials for Pizza Hut airing during the Super Bowl.
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2007: Country album production
In 2007, Simpson began working on her sixth studio album, a country music inspired record.
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June 20, 2008: Release of Come On Over
On June 20, 2008, Jessica Simpson released "Come On Over" as the lead single for her country music-inspired album.
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September 9, 2008: Release of Do You Know album
On September 9, 2008, Jessica Simpson released her country music album, Do You Know.
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2008: Launch of Fancy fragrance
In 2008, Jessica Simpson collaborated with Parlux Fragrances to launch her first scent, Fancy, which received a positive commercial reaction.
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2008: Ventured into Country Music with 'Do You Know'
In 2008, Jessica Simpson transitioned into the country music genre with the release of her sixth studio album, "Do You Know".
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2008: Recording of Do You Know
In 2008, Simpson recorded a country music album titled Do You Know.
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2008: Christian Themed Song Release
In 2008, Simpson released songs with Christian themes, including "Pray Out Loud".
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March 2009: Bob That Head Tour
From January to March 2009, Simpson opened for country music group Rascal Flatts on their Bob That Head Tour.
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July 2009: Relationship with Tony Romo ends
In July 2009, Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo ended their relationship.
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2009: Weight gain scrutinized
In 2009, the media scrutinized Simpson intensely following her weight gain.
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March 2010: The Price of Beauty series premiere
In March 2010, Jessica Simpson's VH1 documentary series, The Price of Beauty, began airing, attracting one million viewers for the premiere episode.
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May 2010: Relationship with Eric Johnson begins
In May 2010, Jessica Simpson began dating retired NFL tight end Eric Johnson.
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October 12, 2010: Release of Playlist: The Very Best of Jessica Simpson
On October 12, 2010, Epic Records released the compilation Playlist: The Very Best of Jessica Simpson.
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2010: Released Second Christmas Album 'Happy Christmas'
In 2010, Jessica Simpson released her second Christmas album titled "Happy Christmas".
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2010: Starred in Reality TV Series 'The Price of Beauty'
In 2010, Jessica Simpson starred in the reality television series "The Price of Beauty."
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2010: Last release of music
In 2010, Simpson released Happy Christmas, marking her last release of music until 2020.
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2011: Plans for The Price of Beauty season 2
In 2011, Simpson revealed that the series would return with a format change, but these plans never came to fruition.
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May 2012: Birth of daughter Maxwell
In May 2012, Jessica Simpson gave birth to a daughter.
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August 2012: Perfume Vintage Bloom release
In August 2012, Jessica released the perfume Vintage Bloom.
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2012: Sales of Do You Know album
As of 2012, 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.
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2012: Judged Clothing Designs on 'Fashion Star'
From 2012 to 2013, Jessica Simpson judged clothing designs on two seasons of "Fashion Star".
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June 2013: Birth of son
In June 2013, Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson had a son.
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2013: Judged Clothing Designs on 'Fashion Star'
From 2012 to 2013, Jessica Simpson judged clothing designs on two seasons of "Fashion Star".
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2013: Parents' Divorce
In 2013, Jessica Simpson's parents divorced after being married since 1978.
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July 2014: Marriage to Eric Johnson
Jessica Simpson married Eric Johnson in July 2014 in Montecito, California.
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August 2014: Release of signature fragrance
In August 2014, Simpson released a signature fragrance named after her.
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2014: The Jessica Simpson Collection Annual Sales Reported
In 2014, it was reported that "The Jessica Simpson Collection" earned $1 billion in annual sales.
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August 2015: HSN channel host
In August 2015, Simpson was a host on the HSN channel while promoting her products.
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August 2016: Warm Up brand expansion
In August 2016, Jessica Simpson expanded her Warm Up brand of workout clothing to include trainers.
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March 2019: Birth of daughter
In March 2019, Simpson and Johnson welcomed another daughter.
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February 2, 2020: Release of Open Book memoir
On February 2, 2020, Jessica Simpson released her memoir Open Book, which topped The New York Times Best Seller list.
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2020: Open Book Memoir
In 2020, Simpson described her relationship with Mayer in her memoir, Open Book.
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2020: Open Book Memoir
In her 2020 memoir Open Book, Simpson recalled her time in the show, and reflected on performing identities on social media and living life filtered through a reality show lens.
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January 2025: Separation from Eric Johnson
In January 2025, Simpson announced she and Johnson had separated.
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