Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson (Jessica Ann Simpson) was born on July 10th, 1980 and is currently 44 years old. Jessica Simpson was born in Abilene, Texas, USA.
Jessica Simpson is best known as an actress and singer in addition to being a philanthropist and entrepreneur who has made a mark in fashion and entertainment.
The daughter of a minister, Simpson launched her career singing with the likes of Cece Winans and Kirk Franklin. Soon enough, she came to the attention of Tommy Mottola, the executive at Columbia Records who signed her. She released her first album,
Sweet Kisses, in 1999.
In 2001, Jessica Simpson released her second album,
Irresistible, with the most popular song from it being the title track. But it was when she released the album
In This Skin in 2003 that she became a huge artist, as she sold more than four million copies, which was evidence of her excellent songwriting skills.
Simpson, alongside her husband, would then be cast in
Newlyweds, the MTV reality show which made her a household name. The popularity of the show would result in many opportunities, including a movie role in the 2005 release,
The Dukes of Hazzard, as Daisy Duke.
Besides film and music, Jessica runs the
Jessica Simpson Collection, a billion-dollar fashion empire that sells fragrances, footwear, accessories, apparel, and handbags. In addition to mentoring NBC
Fashion Star’s upcoming designers, she has become one of the most successful celebrity businesswomen.
Jessica Simpson is also a philanthropist who has worked for
Operation Smile as an ambassador. She has worked in Kenya assisting medical teams to offer facial surgeries for children born with facial deformities.
Over her long career, she has won many awards and nominations and has graced the covers of top magazines such as
Harper’s Bazaar,
Rolling Stone, and
Vanity Fair. Her ability to maintain authenticity even though she works in different industries has made her one of the biggest cultural icons in the world.
Jessica Simpson published
Open Book, her debut work, in 2020. In this work, she takes her readers on an intriguing journey through her most intimate struggles and monologues. She examines her life in which she always felt a compassion to help the less fortunate, even as she was often crippled by the need to please. The work is Simpson using her soul, heart, voice, and humor to share like never before.
Take the Lead is a revealing and inspiring essay by Jessica Simpson about overcoming fears, self-acceptance, and motherhood. She tells of the emotional baggage she has carried over the years, and how she came to realize that she needed to deal with her fears. She moved from fear to deciding to focus on herself and what she expected for herself rather than what others wanted for her. It is this that made it possible to take the lead in her life and reclaim her power.
In 2023, Jessica Simpson came out with
Movie Star, a funny and introspective confessional in which she faces up to her sense of self and the limits of her experience. Following the collapse of her first marriage, she wonders who she is and explores what she wants in a romantic relationship as she heads back into the dating world.
Jessica Simpson: Lists & Other Mentions
- Open Book was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2020.
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Jessica Simpson: F.A.Q
When was Jessica Simpson Born? How old is Jessica Simpson?
Jessica Simpson was born on July 10th, 1980. Jessica Simpson is currently 44 years old.
Where was Jessica Simpson Born?
Jessica Simpson was born in Abilene, Texas, USA and is American.
What was the first book Jessica Simpson wrote?
The first book written by Jessica Simpson was Open Book, published in 2020.
What was the most recent book Jessica Simpson wrote?
Her most recently released work was Movie Star: They Always Say They're Single on February 1st, 2023.
Will there be any more books by Jessica Simpson?
Jessica Simpson does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Jessica Simpson written?
Jessica Simpson has written 3 books. All of her books are Non-Fiction Books.