Jessica

Jessica Ann Simpson Johnson, born July 10, 1980 is an American actress, performer as well as a philanthropist, entrepreneur and entrepreneur. Simpson, who was 17 years old, began her singing career with church choirs. The singer signed with Columbia Records in 1997. Sweet Kisses (1999), her debut album, sold two million copies in America. The lead single "I Want to Love You Forever" was a big commercial hit. Simpson adopts a mature style for her sophomore studio album Irresistible (2001). The album's title track was her second top 20 entry on the Billboard Hot 100. The Recording Industry Association of America issued it a gold certification. This Skin (2003) was her third studio album. It sold 3 million copies across America. In the early years of her career, Simpson became known for her relationship with and later wedding to Nick Lachey, with whom she also appeared on MTV reality TV show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica between 2003 between 2003 and 2005. After the release of her first Christmas album ReJoyce: The Christmas Album (2004), which was certified gold, Simpson made her film debut as Daisy Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard (2005). She also sang her own cover of "These boots are made for Walkin'" to be used in the soundtrack of the film. Simpson released her fifth studio album A Public Affair in 2006 and also appeared in the romantic comedy movie Employee of the Month. Simpson started to explore country music in 2008 after the release of her sixth studio album Do You Know (2008). Aside from her musical pursuits, Simpson launched The Jessica Simpson Collection in 2005, a fashion focused collection of 34 categories. The brand is among the most profitable celebrity licensing company ever, with more than $1 billion in revenues to the present. In 2010, she starred in the reality show The Price of Beauty. She also acted as a judge for fashions during Fashion Star's two seasons, which ran from 2012 and 2013. Simpson is married Eric Johnson with whom she has three children.