Jessica Simpson is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer who began her career at 17 with Columbia Records in 1997. Her debut album, "Sweet Kisses" (1999), achieved double-platinum status, driven by the hit single "I Wanna Love You Forever." She transitioned to a more mature image with her second album, "Irresistible" (2001), which earned gold certification. Simpson's third album, "In This Skin" (2003), sold three million copies in the United States, solidifying her presence in the music industry.
Jessica Simpson performed "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton, which led to her being signed by the head of a Christian music label.
In 1978, Jessica Simpson's parents, Tina Ann Drew and Joseph Simpson, got married.
On July 10, 1980, Jessica Ann Johnson (née Simpson) was born in Abilene, Texas.
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 to the semi-finals but was not selected for the show.
In 1997, Jessica Simpson had to drop out of J. J. Pearce High School in Richardson as her career began to take off.
In 1997, at the age of seventeen, Jessica Simpson signed with Columbia Records to begin her professional music career.
In 1998, Jessica Simpson met 98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey at a Christmas party and began dating him.
In 1998, Jessica Simpson started working on her debut studio album.
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 in the United States.
On November 23, 1999, Jessica Simpson's debut studio album, Sweet Kisses, was released. It debuted at number sixty-five on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
In 1999, Jessica Simpson released her debut studio album, Sweet Kisses, which sold two million copies in the United States and featured the hit single "I Wanna Love You Forever".
In 1999, Jessica Simpson's debut album featured the power ballad "I Wanna Love You Forever".
In August 2000, after the success of its third single, Sweet Kisses rose to a new peak of number twenty-five on the Billboard 200.
In 2000, Jessica Simpson began working on her second album and started to adopt a more mature public image.
In April 2001, Jessica Simpson released "Irresistible", the title track from her second album, as the lead single, achieving a top twenty hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
On May 25, 2001, Jessica Simpson released her second studio album, Irresistible, which debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 chart.
In July 2001, Jessica Simpson began performing as a co-headliner on the Total Request Live Tour for its first 14 dates, alongside artists such as Destiny's Child and Nelly.
In 2001, Jessica Simpson adopted a more mature image with the release of her second studio album, Irresistible. The title track, "Irresistible" peaked within the top 20 of music charts.
In 2001, Jessica Simpson went through a "carefully orchestrated sexy makeover" while promoting her second album, Irresistible.
In 2001, With the release of Irresistible, Simpson recorded more upbeat songs, likening herself to artists such as Britney Spears.
In February 2002, Jessica Simpson announced her engagement to Nick Lachey.
On July 14, 2003, Jessica Simpson released "Sweetest Sin" as the lead single from her third album, but it did not achieve commercial success.
On August 19, 2003, the MTV show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica premiered, focusing on Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey's marriage and the recording of her third studio album.
By December 2003, Jessica Simpson's album In This Skin had sold over 565,000 copies in the United States.
In 2003, Jessica Simpson appeared on the MTV reality television series Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica with her then-husband, Nick Lachey.
In 2003, Jessica Simpson released her third studio album, In This Skin, which sold three million copies in the United States.
In 2003, with the success of Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, Jessica Simpson was perceived as a "ditzy blonde" by the media and the public.
In March 2004, Jessica Simpson re-released her album In This Skin with new material, significantly boosting album sales.
In April 2004, Jessica Simpson performed in VH1's benefit concert Divas Live 2004 to support the Save the Music Foundation.
In May 2004, Jessica Simpson did a benefit concert to aid the Skin Care Foundation.
On November 23, 2004, Jessica Simpson released her fourth studio album, ReJoyce: The Christmas Album.
In 2004, Jessica Simpson endorsed George W. Bush during his presidential campaign.
In 2004, Jessica Simpson released her first Christmas album, ReJoyce: The Christmas Album, which was certified gold.
In February 2005, Jessica Simpson and Shinder launched the Dessert Treats edible cosmetics line, targeted towards a younger audience. This followed the Dessert Beauty line launched previously.
In November 2005, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey announced that they were separating.
In December 2005, Jessica Simpson filed for divorce from Nick Lachey, citing "irreconcilable differences."
In 2005, Jessica Simpson launched The Jessica Simpson Collection, a fashion-focused line with 34 product categories, earning over US$1 billion in revenue.
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.
In 2005, Jessica Simpson recorded "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" for her film debut, The Dukes of Hazzard.
In 2005, the MTV Show, Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, ended after three seasons.
On March 28, 2006, Jessica Simpson announced she signed a new record agreement with Epic Records, departing from Columbia Records after seven years.
On June 29, 2006, Jessica Simpson released the single "A Public Affair." It peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a gold certification for sales exceeding 500,000 copies in the U.S. The song was released the day before her divorce from Nick Lachey was finalized.
On June 30, 2006, Jessica Simpson's divorce from Nick Lachey was finalized.
In August 2006, Jessica Simpson began an on-again, off-again relationship with singer-songwriter John Mayer.
On August 26, 2006, Jessica Simpson released her fifth studio album, A Public Affair. It debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 101,000 copies. The album did not match the success of her previous album.
In December 2006, Jessica Simpson performed a cover of Dolly Parton's song "9 to 5" as a tribute at the Kennedy Center Awards. However, her performance was cut from the broadcast.
In 2006, Jessica Simpson canceled an appearance at a Republican fundraiser.
In 2006, Jessica Simpson released her fifth studio album, A Public Affair, and appeared in the romantic comedy film Employee of the Month.
In 2006, Jessica Simpson's fifth studio album featured elements of dance and disco music, including "A Public Affair" and her cover of "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)".
Jessica Simpson appeared as Daisy Duke in several television commercials for Pizza Hut airing during the Super Bowl in 2006.
In March 2007, Jessica Simpson donated a new Chrysler minivan to the Elim orphanage in Nuevo Laredo.
In November 2007, Jessica Simpson began dating Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, a relationship that drew controversy.
Jessica Simpson appeared as Daisy Duke in several television commercials for Pizza Hut airing during the Super Bowl in 2007.
On June 20, 2008, Jessica Simpson released "Come On Over" as the lead single for her country music album. The song debuted at number forty-one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
On September 9, 2008, Jessica Simpson released her country music album "Do You Know". The album sold 65,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number four on the Billboard 200 chart.
In 2008, Jessica Simpson collaborated with Parlux Fragrances to launch her first scent, Fancy, which received a positive commercial reaction.
In 2008, Jessica Simpson moved into the country music genre with the release of her sixth studio album, Do You Know.
In 2008, Jessica Simpson recorded a country music album titled Do You Know, inspired by artists such as Faith Hill, Shania Twain, and Martina McBride.
From January to March 2009, Jessica Simpson opened for the country music group Rascal Flatts on their Bob That Head Tour.
In July 2009, Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo ended their relationship.
In 2009, Jessica Simpson's weight gain was intensely scrutinized by the media.
In March 2010, Jessica Simpson's VH1 documentary series, The Price of Beauty, began airing. The series followed her around the world, exploring different perceptions of beauty.
In May 2010, Jessica Simpson began dating retired NFL tight end Eric Johnson.
On October 12, 2010, Epic Records released the compilation Playlist: The Very Best of Jessica Simpson. This was the final release of her three-album contract with the label.
In 2010, Jessica Simpson released her second Christmas album, titled Happy Christmas.
In 2010, Jessica Simpson starred in the reality television series The Price of Beauty.
In May 2012, Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson welcomed their first child, a daughter.
From 2012 to 2013, Jessica Simpson judged clothing designs on two seasons of Fashion Star.
In June 2013, Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson welcomed their second child, a son.
From 2012 to 2013, Jessica Simpson judged clothing designs on two seasons of Fashion Star.
In 2013, Jessica Simpson's parents, Tina Ann and Joseph Simpson, divorced.
In July 2014, Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson married in Montecito, California.
In August 2014, Jessica Simpson released a signature fragrance named after her.
In 2014, it was reported that The Jessica Simpson Collection was earning $1 billion in annual sales.
In August 2015, Jessica Simpson was a host on the HSN channel while promoting her products, and launched her Warm Up brand of workout clothing.
In August 2016, Jessica Simpson expanded her Warm Up brand to include trainers.
In March 2019, Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson welcomed their third child, a daughter.
On February 2, 2020, Jessica Simpson released her memoir Open Book, which topped The New York Times Best Seller list and sold over 59,000 copies in its first week. The book discussed various personal topics.
In January 2025, Jessica Simpson announced that she and Eric Johnson had separated.
In February 2025, Jessica Simpson returned to music with the release of "Use My Heart Against Me".
On March 21, 2025, Jessica Simpson released her debut extended play, Nashville Canyon, Part 1.
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