Jessica Simpson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jessica Simpson
Simpson performing in 2011
Born	Jessica Ann Simpson (1980-07-10) July 10, 1980 (age 44) Abilene, Texas, U.S.
Education	J.J. Pearce High School Texas Tech High School
Occupation	Singer actress fashion designer businesswoman
Years active	1993–present
Organization	The Jessica Simpson Collection
Spouse(s)	Nick Lachey ​ (m. 2002⁠–⁠2006)​ Eric Johnson ​ (m. 2014⁠–⁠2025)​
Children	3
Relatives	Ashlee Simpson (sister)
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Pop dance-pop R&B country
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Columbia Epic Primary Wave BMG
Associated acts	Nick Lachey

Jessica Ann Johnson (born July 10, 1980), known as Jessica Simpson, is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer. She started singing in church choirs as a child. At age 17, she signed with Columbia Records. Her first album, Sweet Kisses (1999), sold two million copies. It included the hit song "I Wanna Love You Forever".

Jessica's second album, Irresistible (2001), also did well. Her third album, In This Skin (2003), sold three million copies. She became very famous for her music and for appearing on the MTV reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica (2003–2005) with her then-husband, Nick Lachey.

In 2005, Jessica made her movie debut in The Dukes of Hazzard. She also recorded the popular song "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" for the film. Later, she moved into country music with her album Do You Know (2008). Jessica Simpson has sold 20 million albums around the world.

Beyond music, Jessica launched The Jessica Simpson Collection in 2005. This fashion line has many different products. It has earned over US$1 billion in sales. She also starred in the reality TV show The Price of Beauty in 2010. From 2012 to 2013, she was a judge on the show Fashion Star.

Jessica Simpson's Journey

Early Life and Music Dreams

Jessica Simpson was born on July 10, 1980, in Abilene, Texas. Her parents are Tina Ann Simpson and Joseph Simpson. She has a younger sister named Ashlee Simpson. Jessica grew up in Dallas and Waco.

She started singing in her church choir when she was young. At age 11, she dreamed of becoming a singer. When she was 12, Jessica auditioned for The Mickey Mouse Club. She sang "Amazing Grace" and danced. She made it to the semi-finals with other future stars like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. However, she was not chosen for the show.

Jessica continued singing in her church choir. A Christian music label discovered her. She signed with them and started working on her first album. This album, called Jessica, was never officially released because the record company went out of business.

Soon after, Jessica got more auditions. She impressed Tommy Mottola, who was the head of Columbia Records. He signed her to his label. He believed she had a unique look and could really sing. In 1998, Jessica met 98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey at a Christmas party. They started dating.

Music Success and Reality TV

Jessica Simpson in January 2001

Jessica started working on her first studio album in 1998. Her first song, "I Wanna Love You Forever" (1999), came out in September. It was a big hit, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song sold over one million copies.

Her first album, Sweet Kisses (1999), was released in November. It sold 65,000 copies in its first week. The album included other songs like "Where You Are" and "I Think I'm in Love with You". Sweet Kisses eventually sold over two million copies in the U.S. Jessica went on tour with 98 Degrees to promote the album.

In 2000, Jessica began working on her second album. She wanted more upbeat songs for this record. She also decided to have a more grown-up image. Her second album, Irresistible (2001), was released in May. It sold 127,000 copies in its first week. The album earned a gold certification for selling 500,000 copies. Jessica went on the Total Request Live Tour to promote the album.

Marriage and Growing Fame

Jessica and then-husband Nick Lachey in 2004

Jessica announced her engagement to Nick Lachey in February 2002. They got married on October 26 in Austin, Texas. Jessica also started working on her third album.

Her father suggested a reality show about the couple to MTV. This led to the show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. The show premiered on August 19, 2003. It quickly became very popular. People loved watching their marriage and Jessica's funny moments. The show was a big success for MTV and ran for three seasons until 2005.

Jessica's third album, In This Skin (2003), came out on the same day as Newlyweds. The show helped promote the album. In This Skin debuted at number ten on the Billboard 200 chart. The song "With You" (2003) became a big hit. It reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. Jessica also performed at the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show.

In 2004, Jessica released a new version of In This Skin. This helped the album sell even more. It eventually sold three million copies in the U.S. She also released a Christmas album called ReJoyce: The Christmas Album (2004). It sold over 500,000 copies.

In 2005, Jessica launched The Jessica Simpson Collection. This fashion line started with clothing. Over the years, it grew to include many products. By 2014, it was earning $1 billion in sales each year.

Jessica made her movie debut as Daisy Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard (2005). The movie made over $111 million worldwide. She recorded "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" for the film. This song became one of her most successful singles. In November 2005, Jessica and Nick Lachey announced they were separating. Their marriage ended in June 2006.

New Music and More Movies

In 2006, Jessica signed a new music deal with Epic Records. She released her new song, "A Public Affair" (2006). It reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her fifth album, A Public Affair (2006), debuted at number five on the Billboard 200.

Jessica also starred in the comedy movie Employee of the Month (2006). She later appeared in the films Blonde Ambition (2007) and Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous (2008). In 2008, she launched her first perfume, Fancy, which was very popular.

Jessica started working on her sixth album in 2007. She decided to try country music. She released "Come On Over" (2008) as the first song from the album. It was the highest debut for a new artist on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Her country album, Do You Know (2008), came out in September. Jessica also opened for the country group Rascal Flatts on their tour in 2009.

Family Life and Business Focus

Jessica Simpson in May 2010

In March 2010, Jessica's VH1 show, The Price of Beauty, began airing. The show followed her as she explored different ideas of beauty around the world.

Jessica started dating retired NFL player Eric Johnson in May 2010. They got married in July 2014. They have three children: a daughter born in May 2012, a son born in June 2013, and another daughter born in March 2019.

In May 2012, Jessica became a mentor on the NBC reality show Fashion Star. She helped designers compete to create clothing. She also launched a maternity clothing line and a perfume called Vintage Bloom. In 2014, she released a new signature fragrance.

Jessica continued to focus on her fashion business. She launched a workout clothing brand called Warm Up. In February 2020, she released her memoir, Open Book. The book became a bestseller. It also included six new songs, her first new music since 2010.

Musical Style

Jessica Simpson has said that Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, and Sade influenced her music. She first wanted to be a Christian music singer. When she signed with Columbia Records, she started making pop music.

Her first album had mostly pop ballads that showed off her singing. Her song "I Wanna Love You Forever" was a powerful ballad. For her second album, Irresistible, she recorded more upbeat songs. She also added more dancing to her live shows.

For her third album, In This Skin, Jessica started writing her own songs. This album mixed pop with a more grown-up sound. She also tried country music with the song "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" for The Dukes of Hazzard movie. Her album A Public Affair had songs with dance and disco sounds. Later, she fully explored country music with her album Do You Know. She has also released Christmas albums.

Filmography

Films

Television

Discography

• Sweet Kisses (1999)
• Irresistible (2001)
• In This Skin (2003)
• ReJoyce: The Christmas Album (2004)
• A Public Affair (2006)
• Do You Know (2008)
• Happy Christmas (2010)

Tours

Headlining

• DreamChaser Tour (2001)
• Reality Tour (2004)

Co-headlining

• Total Request Live Tour (with various artists) (2001)

Opening act

• Livin' la Vida Loca Tour (Ricky Martin) (1999)
• Heat It Up Tour (98 Degrees) (2000)
• Bob That Head Tour (Rascal Flatts) (2009)

Images for kids

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  Jessica Simpson in June 2008

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  Jessica Simpson in October 2006

See also

In Spanish: Jessica Simpson para niños

• List of awards and nominations received by Jessica Simpson