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Jessica SimpsonSimpson performing in 2011BornJessica Ann Simpson July 10, 1980 , U.S.OccupationYears active1998–presentHeight160 cm (5 ft 3 in)TelevisionSpouse(s)Children3Relatives (sister)Musical careerGenres InstrumentsVocalsLabelsAssociated actsWebsiteJessica Ann Johnson ( Simpson; born July 10, 1980) is an American singer, actress, fashion designer, and author. After performing in church choirs as a child, Simpson signed with in 1997, at age 16. Her debut studio album, (1999), sold two million copies in the United States and saw the commercial success of the single "". Simpson adopted a more mature image for her second studio album (2001), and its became her second top 20 entry on the , while the album was certified by the (RIAA). (2003), Simpson's third studio album, sold three million copies in the United States and saw the success of the single "", which topped the chart.

During her earlier career, Simpson became known for her relationship and later marriage to , with whom she appeared on the reality television series between 2003 and 2005. Following the release of her first album (2004), which was certified gold, Simpson made her film debut as in (2005), for which she recorded a cover of "" for the film's soundtrack. In 2006, she released her fifth studio album and appeared in the romantic comedy film . With the release of her sixth studio album (2008), Simpson moved into the genre.

Aside from her musical pursuits, Simpson launched in 2005, a fashion line of clothing and other items. The brand has gone on to earn over $1 billion in revenue. She also starred on the reality television series in 2010, was a judge on two seasons of between 2012 and 2013, and published a memoir in 2020, Open Book, which reached number one on . Simpson is currently married to , with whom she shares three children.

Contents Life and career 1980–1998: Childhood and career beginnings Jessica Ann Simpson was born on July 10, 1980 in . She is the first child of Tina Ann Simpson (née Drew), a homemaker, and Joseph "Joe" Simpson, a psychologist and youth minister. Simpson's parents married in 1978; they divorced in 2013. Simpson has stated that she grew up in and , but her parents now live in . Simpson has a younger sister, . In her preteens she briefly attended Amelia Middle School when living in the midwest while her father did outreach in Cincinnati, Ohio. After moving back to Texas 20 months later, she attended in her teenage years, though she had to drop out in 1997 as her career began to take off; a year later she later earned her via through . Being a daughter of a minister, Simpson was raised with a strong faith. She was given a by her father when she was twelve years old. Jessica and her family moved frequently due to her father's job, though they remained in Texas for the most part, they did live in the midwest for a few years. Her father would often take in unwed mothers for periods of time to provide them shelter.

She began singing in the church choir as a child. When she was eleven, she realized she hoped to achieve success as a singer while at a church retreat. Simpson auditioned for at the age of twelve, auditioning with a performance of "" and dancing to "" (1990). She advanced through multiple rounds, eventually being a semi-finalist for the show alongside artists such as , , and . Simpson claimed that she became nervous about her final audition after seeing Aguilera perform, and she ultimately was not selected for the show. Simpson resumed performing in her church choir, eventually being discovered by the head of a Christian music label. He initially asked her for an audition, and immediately signed her after she performed "" (1973) by . She began working on her debut album with Proclaim Records, and began touring to promote the project. Jessica's father later claimed that she had to quit touring as the size of her breasts led to her being deemed too "sexual" for the genre.

Her debut album, Jessica, remained unreleased after Proclaim Records went bankrupt; despite this, her grandmother personally funded a limited pressing of the album. Shortly after this, Simpson landed several auditions as Jessica was sent to numerous labels and producers. She ultimately caught the attention of , then-husband of and the head of . He went on to sign her to the label, claiming "She had a great little look and a great attitude, a fresh new face, and something a bit different than Britney and all of them; she could actually sing." Simpson began working on her debut album in . Mottola hoped to market Simpson as a contrast to Spears and Aguilera, both of whom had launched successful careers focused on dancing and sexuality. While working on her musical debut, Simpson enlisted her father Joe as her manager; her mother became her stylist. While at a Christmas party in 1998, Simpson met singer , and the two began a romantic relationship; Lachey claimed that he left the party and proclaimed to his mother that he would marry Simpson some day.

1999–2001: Breakthrough with early musical releases Simpson in January 2001Simpson began working on her debut studio album in 1998. Mottola wanted Simpson to embrace an "anti-sex appeal" image while promoting the record, as a contrast to highly successful artists and . He believed the image would make Simpson more "relatable" to listeners, therefore aiding in sales. Simpson went on to announce her plans to remain abstinent until marriage as a result of Mottola's decision. Her debut single, "" (1999), was released on September 28. The single became a success in numerous territories, most notably reaching number three on the chart in the United States. The song earned a platinum certification from the (RIAA) for sales exceeding one million copies in the country. The album had some success in other territories as well, most notably in several European countries.

Simpson's debut studio album, (1999), was released on November 23. The album sold 65,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number sixty-five on the chart in the United States. To promote the record, "" (2000) was released as the second single from the album; Simpson's boyfriend was featured on the track. "" (2000) served as the album's third and final single, and achieved success in territories such as the United States. With the success of the album's third single, Sweet Kisses rose to a new peak of number twenty-five on the Billboard 200 in August 2000. The album sold over two million copies in the United States, earning a double platinum certification from the RIAA. Simpson embarked on the with her boyfriend's band, , as their opening act to promote Sweet Kisses throughout 2000.

Work on her second album began in 2000, opting to record more "radio-friendly" and upbeat songs for the record. During the recording of the album, Simpson adopted a more mature public image, a decision made by both Simpson and her record label in hopes to achieve the success of artists such as Spears. While working on the record, Simpson ended her relationship with Lachey to focus on furthering her career; the two would later reconcile in September. In a July 2001 interview with Coventry Newspapers, Simpson explained "I recorded [Sweet Kisses] when I was seventeen years old and I'm twenty-one [this month] so there is four years of growth involved." Simpson released the record's title track, "" (2001) as the lead single from the project in April. The single received a generally mixed reaction from critics due to its sexual themes, though went on to become her second top twenty hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Simpson released her second studio album, (2001) in May. The album sold 127,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release, debuting at number six on the Billboard 200 chart. Though the album's first week sales were nearly double that of her previous effort, Irresistible failed to match the success of her debut album; the record earned a gold certification from the RIAA for sales of 500,000 copies. "" (2001), the album's second and final single, failed to achieve much success. To promote the record, Simpson embarked as a co-headliner on the (2001) alongside artists such as and . She later left the tour to launch her own (2001), for which Simpson added choreography and backup dancers to her performances; the tour was canceled following the .

2002–2005: Marriage to Nick Lachey and heightened success Simpson announced her engagement to in February 2002, with the two holding their wedding ceremony on October 26 in . Simpson began working on her third studio album in 2002. The album's lead single, "" (2003), lyrically dealt with the topic of Simpson losing her virginity to Lachey. The song failed to achieve commercial success. Simpson's father pitched an idea to about a reality show starring the couple, resulting in the creation of . The series initially focused on the marriage between and , though the two backed out, thus allowing Simpson and Lachey to replace them. The show, which primarily focused on the couple's marriage and the recording of Simpson's third studio album, premiered on August 19, 2003. The show instantly became a phenomenon, with Simpson's perceived "dumb blonde" antics on the show helping to make the couple a household name. The series was a ratings success for MTV, and would air for three seasons until 2005.

Simpson and then-husband Nick Lachey at a publicity shoot for the in 2004Simpson's third studio album, (2003), was released the day that Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica premiered, with the show serving as a promotional tool for the record. In This Skin debuted at number ten on the Billboard 200, selling 64,000 copies in its first week of release. The album's opening numbers served as the lowest of Simpson's career at the time. In This Skin quickly declined the chart, and by January 2004 had sold just over 565,000 copies in the United States. Simpson released "" (2003) as the second single from the album in October. The single became a hit, reaching the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the chart based on radio airplay. Simpson performed during of the . She recorded new material for a re-release of In This Skin, which was released in March 2004. The re-release dramatically aided in album sales; In This Skin went on to sell three million copies in the United States. Both "" (2004) and "" (2004) were released as singles from the re-release.

Simpson and Lachey starred in the special The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour in April, which featured guest appearances by celebrities such as and , among others. That same month, she launched her Jessica Simpson Desserts by Jessica Simpson cosmetics line along with Randi Shinder; all of the products in the line were edible. Simpson embarked on her (2004) throughout North America beginning in June; the tour was a financial success, and ended in October. During this time, Simpson and her husband began making guest appearances on , chronicling the start of Jessica's sister's music career. Simpson's fourth studio album, a collection of themed songs titled (2004), was released on November 23. The album reached a peak of number fourteen on the Billboard 200, and was certified gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000 copies. In February 2005, Simpson and Shinder launched the Dessert Treats edible cosmetics line, similar to their prior line but targeted towards a younger audience. Both lines were canceled following a string of lawsuits.

Simpson performed "" at the in 2005. Simpson launched in 2005, initially partnering with Tarrant Apparel Group to release the Princy and JS by Jessica Simpson clothing lines. The company has continued to grow throughout the years, and in 2014 was reported to earn $1 billion in annual sales. Simpson made her film debut as in the film adaption of (2005). While the film was met with generally negative reviews from film critics, it went on to gross over $111 million worldwide. Simpson recorded the song "" (2005) to promote the film; it both samples and shares the title of a song. The song entered the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one Simpson's most successful singles to date. The music video, which featured Simpson in character as Daisy Duke, was controversial for featuring Simpson in "revealing" outfits and washing the in her bikini. The controversy resulted in the music video being banned in some countries. In November 2005, Simpson and Lachey announced they were . Simpson filed for divorce in December 2005, citing "irreconcilable differences." Their divorce was publicized worldwide and was finalized on June 30, 2006. She reportedly had to pay Lachey $12 million in their divorce as she didn't sign a pre-nup before they wed. In a 2015 interview, Simpson called her marriage to Lachey her "biggest financial mistake".

2006–2009: A Public Affair, movies and Do You Know Simpson dated singer-songwriter on and off for almost a year from August 2006.

Simpson began working on her fifth studio album in 2005. It was confirmed in March 2006 that she had parted ways with Columbia Records, whom she had been with since the launch of her career, and had signed a new recording contract with . Simpson and stylist launched a line of hair and beauty products on the in 2006. Simpson released her new single, "" (2006) on June 29. The song entered the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100, and earned a gold certification from the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000 copies in the United States. The single, an upbeat breakup song, was released the day before her divorce from Lachey was finalized. The song most notably entered the top ten of the at the same time as her sister's single "" (2006), marking the first time that two siblings had appeared simultaneously in the store's top ten.

Simpson holding the July 2006 issue of Maxim with herself on the coverHer fifth studio album, (2006), debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 101,000 copies. The album failed to match the success of In This Skin (2003), selling just over 500,000 copies in the United States. The empowerment anthem "" (2006), which served as the album's second and final single, failed to achieve commercial success. Simpson starred alongside and in the comedy film (2006), released that October. The film was met with a negative critical reaction, and failed to have commercial success. Simpson performed a cover of the song "" (1980) as a tribute to the artist at the Kennedy Center Awards in December 2006. The performance was met with harsh criticism after Simpson forgot the lyrics to the song; she was given a chance to redo the song for the cameras, though her performance was ultimately cut from the broadcast. The underperformance of both Simpson's fifth studio album and her second film was noted by critics, as her sister Ashlee experienced a similar decline in success.

In November 2007, Simpson began dating quarterback . The relationship was controversial among fans of the Cowboys, who blamed Simpson for Romo's poor performance in games after the pair got together. Some fans dubbed Simpson "Yoko Romo," a reference to , who is widely believed to have been the cause of the split of . Then-president even commented on the pair's relationship, implying that Simpson was to blame for Romo's lackluster performances. Simpson and Romo were reported to have ended their relationship in July 2009. Simpson appeared alongside in the film (2007); it had a limited release in Texas before being released on home media. She also starred in the direct-to-video film (2008), portraying an actress who joins the military. The film was met with an overwhelmingly negative reaction upon its release. Simpson teamed up with Parlux Fragrances to launch her first scent, Fancy, in 2008. The fragrance was met with a positive commercial reaction.

Simpson began working on her sixth studio album in 2007, with her father claiming that she was experimenting with country music for the record. Simpson claimed to have grown up around country music, and wanted to "give something back." She released "" (2008) as the project's lead single on June 20. The song debuted at number forty-one on the Billboard chart, making it the highest debut for an artist's first entry on that chart. (2008) was released on September 9. The project sold 65,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number four on the Billboard 200 chart. The album was deemed a commercial flop, only appearing for nine weeks on the Billboard 200 and selling just over 200,000 copies in the United States as of 2012. Simpson opened for country music group on their Bob That Head Tour (2009) from January to March 2009. Simpson's attempt to transition into country music was met with a negative reaction. Most notably, Simpson was booed by the crowd following a performance at the Country Thunder Festival in .

2010–present: Motherhood, second marriage, and focus on business ventures Simpson in October 2010Simpson's documentary series, , began airing in March 2010. The series followed Simpson around the world, introducing viewers to the different perceptions of beauty in different cultures. The premiere episode attracted one million viewers, but Simpson revealed that the series would return in 2011 with a format change; these plans never came to fruition. Simpson initially had plans to record her seventh studio album as her final release through Epic Records, though ultimately released the compilation album (2010). The album was released with no promotion and had little success. She later signed a new recording contract with and and began working on her Christmas themed seventh studio album. (2010) was released on November 22; it briefly appeared on the lower half of the Billboard 200 before falling off the chart. Simpson began dating retired in May 2010; the couple announced their engagement in November 2010.

Simpson appeared alongside as a mentor on the reality television series . The series revolved around a group of designers who competed each week to create clothing; each week, one contestant was eliminated. The series aired the second season in 2013, though was canceled afterward. Following months of speculation, Simpson confirmed on Halloween of 2011 that she was pregnant with her first child. Simpson signed a multimillion-dollar deal with in 2012, vowing to use their diet plan to shed the weight gained during her pregnancy. Simpson filmed television commercials for the company, with the first airing in September 2012. Simpson gave birth to a daughter, Maxwell Drew Johnson, on May 1, 2012. Simpson launched a maternity clothing line in 2012. She later released a perfume, Vintage Bloom, which was inspired by motherhood. Simpson confirmed in December 2012 that she was expecting a second child with Johnson. Following the announcement, Weight Watchers announced that she would discontinue following the company's diet plan during her pregnancy. Simpson gave birth to her son, Ace Knute Johnson, on June 30, 2013. She launched a bedroom decor line including bedding and draperies offered in a romantic bohemian style, with floral patterns. In August 2014, a signature fragrance was added. Simpson and Johnson married in July 2014 in .

Simpson confirmed in 2015 that she would begin working on her album, as her contract with Primary Wave had officially ended. Simpson is working with on the project, which she revealed in 2016. In August 2015, Simpson was a host on the while promoting her products. The sales were a success. Simpson launched her Warm Up brand of workout clothing, available at retailers in the United States. The brand was expanded in August 2016 to include trainers, with Simpson commenting that the line would become more of a focus for her in the future.

In September 2018, Simpson announced she was pregnant with her third child, a daughter. She gave birth to their daughter, Birdie Mae Johnson, on March 19, 2019.

On February 2, 2020, Simpson released her memoir Open Book, which topped . In the book, she discussed topics such as her marriage to Nick Lachey, her relationship with musician John Mayer, sexual abuse she experienced during her childhood, dependence on alcohol and prescription drugs, and the pressure she felt to lose weight, which caused her body image issues.

Musical style Simpson has listed , , , and as influences on her music. She attempted to launch her career as a singer, and at one point completed a self-titled album of Christian music. When she signed with Columbia Records in 1998, she began working on an album of . Simpson has recorded songs with Christian themes in later years, including "Pray Out Loud" (2008). The music found on her debut album primarily consisted of pop ballads, with the intention of showcasing Simpson's vocals. 's Stephen Thomas Erlewine opined that the album "position[ed] her as the teen ". Most notably, it featured the power ballad "I Wanna Love You Forever" (1999). The music found on her debut drew comparisons to . With the release of Irresistible (2001), Simpson recorded more upbeat songs, likening herself to artists such as Britney Spears. Songs such as "Irresistible" and "A Little Bit" had more provocative lyrics in comparison to her previous release, with Simpson citing the age difference between the recording of the two albums as the main reason. During the (2001) and her (2001), Simpson incorporated more choreography and backup dancers into her live performances.

Simpson initially began working on her third studio album in 2002, which was set to primarily be produced by rapper . The record later took on a new direction, which her then-husband Nick Lachey described as "organic" in comparison to her prior two albums. Simpson also began co-writing her own songs for the record, something she had been nervous to do in the past. The result was In This Skin (2003), a record that AllMusic said "stay[ed] within the contemporary dance-pop realm while inching toward the middle-of-the-road diva that she's always yearned to be." Simpson worked with elements of with the release of "" (2005), recorded for Simpson's feature film debut (2005). She continued to experiment with the genre on the song "Push Your Tush" (2006). Numerous songs on her feature elements of and music, most notably "A Public Affair" and her cover of "". Inspired by artists such as , and , Simpson recorded a country music album titled (2008). Throughout her career, Simpson has delved into other genres as well, releasing two Christmas-themed albums in 2004 and 2010.

Public image Simpson in October 2006Simpson came to prominence as a teen idol in the late 1990s and was described as Columbia Records's "blond response to and ", who had recently achieved success with their respective debut albums. Her debut album, Sweet Kisses (1999) mostly explores themes such as love, and Simpson announced that she would remain abstinent until marriage. She went through a "carefully orchestrated sexy makeover" while promoting her second album, Irresistible (2001). Simpson later described Columbia's record executive as abusive, as he was trying to control her image and told her to "lose fifteen pounds" after she signed her contract in 1997.

Simpson in May 2010Upon Simpson's rise to stardom with the success of Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica in 2003, she was seen as a "ditzy blonde" based on her antics and comments on the show. 's Emily Yahr described her as "one of our first reality TV stars, before anyone could absorb the psychological damage it could cause." Simpson recalled her time in the show in her 2020 memoir Open Book, saying: "Nowadays, I see so many people performing their identities on social media, but I feel like I was a guinea pig for that. How was I supposed to live a real, healthy life filtered through the lens of a reality show? If my personal life was my work, and my work required me to play a certain role, who even was I anymore?"

While Simpson continued to achieve further success, she became known as a by the media. Simpson's portrayal of furthered her sex symbol image, and she portrayed the character in her "These Boots Are Made For Walkin" music video, which presents "footage of Simpson writhing suggestively against a suds-soaked motor vehicle". The scene was parodied in 's "" . Simpson also appeared as Daisy Duke in several television commercials for airing during the in 2006 and 2007. Simpson claimed that the "[Daisy Duke] role created a "gold standard" that she would be judged by in the years that followed", and she was subject of intense media scrutiny following her weight gain in 2009.

Simpson is a registered . She endorsed during his presidential campaign in 2004, though she canceled an appearance at a 2006 Republican fundraiser as she felt it was not "appropriate". Though a Republican, Simpson has praised former First Lady during her time in office, stating, "She's such an incredible woman, and she's with such a powerful man...Everything she does she exudes confidence."

Philanthropy In April 2004, Simpson performed during the 's benefit concert alongside , , , and , in support of the Save the Music Foundation. In May 2004, Simpson did a benefit concert to help the Skin Care Foundation. In March 2007, Simpson donated a new minivan to the Elim orphanage in . Simpson won a sports car at the , but exchanged the $50,000 luxury car for a minivan so she could help the orphanage. Simpson is 's Ambassador where she participated in autographing shoes to donate the money from communities across the . Simpson also works with .

Filmography Films YearFilmRole2002Herself20052006Amy Renfro2007Katie Gregerstitch2008Herself2008Megan ValentineTelevision YearTitleRoleNotes2002–2003Annette BerkardtRecurring role ()2003Miranda EvansEpisode: "The Collection"2003–2005HerselfReality television2003HerselfGuest2004The Nick and Jessica Variety HourHerselfTelevision special2004Nick and Jessica's Family Christmas HerselfTelevision special2004A2ZComedian PanelistEpisode: "Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey"2004–2005HerselfReality television2008 Guest PerformerEpisode: "Round 2: Results"2009HerselfEpisode: "Jessica Simpson"2010Guest judgeEpisode: "Finale Part 2"2010Herself Reality television2010HerselfEpisode: "Bottoms Up"2012HerselfEpisode: "Episode #13.11"2012–2013Judge / Mentor11 episodes2014Daisy DukeEpisode: "The Babadooks of Hazzard"2018HerselfEpisode: "I Do"Discography Main article: Tours Headlining

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Early Life and Career Beginnings: Jessica Ann Simpson was born in Abilene, Texas, on July 10, 1980. Along with her younger sister Ashlee, she grew up in Dallas and Waco, Texas. She dropped out of high school in 1997 when her career began taking off, earning her GED via distance learning at Texas Tech high school a year later.

As the daughter of a Baptist youth minister, Simpson was raised with a strong Christian faith. She began singing in the church choir as a child, and it was at a church retreat that she realized she wanted to pursue a career as a singer. At the age of twelve, she auditioned and was selected as a semi-finalist for "The Mickey Mouse Club", although she ultimately was not selected. After resuming her singing in church, she was discovered and signed by the head of Christian music label Proclaim Records. Her debut album "Jessica" was unreleased, as the company went bankrupt, but her grandmother funded a limited pressing of the record. Simpson landed a record deal with Columbia records, after "Jessica" was sent out to multiple labels and producers and she caught the eye of Columbia Records head Tommy Mottola.

Music Career: Mottolla wanted Simpson to focus on an "anti-sex appeal" wholesome image, to contrast against the public images of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Her debut single "I Wanna Love You Forever" (1999) performed well, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, and was certified platinum by the RIAA. Her debut studio album "Sweet Kisses" was released November 1999, and earned a double platinum certification by the RIAA. Her second album "Irresistible" (2001) was less successful.

After wedding boyfriend Nick Lachey in October 2002, Simpson and Lachey starred in the MTV reality show "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica," which was a popular hit. Simpson's third studio album "In This Skin" was released the day of the show's premiere, with the show helping to promote the record. Following disappointing sales, Simpson recorded new material and re-released "In This Skin" in 2004 with better results, selling over 4 million copies in the US.

In March 2006, Simpson parted ways with Columbia Records, and signed on with Epic Records. Her fifth studio album "A Public Affair" was released in 2006, and debuted at number five on the Billboard 200. For her sixth album, "Do You Know" (2008), Simpson attempted a transition into country music which not generally not well received. Additionally, Simpson has two holiday albums, "ReJoyce: The Christmas Album" (2004) and "Happy Christmas" (2010).

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Acting and Television Pursuits: In addition to her own reality show with then-husband Nick Lachey, "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica", Simpson also appeared on her sister's show "The Ashlee Simpson Show" in 2004. She made her film debut in "The Dukes of Hazzard" (2005), which grossed over $111 million worldwide despite negative reviews. Her second film, "Employee of the Month" (2006) was a commercial failure. Other films she's starred in include "Blonde Ambition" (2007) and "Private Valentine: Blonde and Dangerous" (2008). Additionally, Simpson hosted the VH1 documentary series "The Price of Beauty" (2010), and appeared as a mentor on television series "Fashion Star" (2012-2013).

Entrepreneurial Ventures and Other Deals: Outside of music, Jessica is an extremely successful entrepreneur. She has launched a line of beauty products and, handbags, lingerie, shoes and boots that are sold primarily on the Home Shopping Network. One of Simpson's earliest ventures was her Jessica Simpson Desserts by Jessica Simpson edible cosmetics line with Randi Shinder in 2004, followed in early 2005 by her Dessert Treats edible cosmetics line targeted towards a younger audience. Both lines were canceled following a series of lawsuits. Later in 2005 she launched The Jessica Simpson Collection, partnering with Tarrant Apparel Group to release her own clothing lines. The company has continued to grow, with a reported $1 billion in annual sales in 2014. Many publications have called Simpson a "billion dollar celebrity", referencing the billion dollar sales performances of her retail empire. She is not personally worth $1 billion…yet!

Following her 2011 pregnancy announcement, Simpson signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Weight Watchers in 2012 to use their diet plan to shed her pregnancy weight, filming several television commercials for the company. She also launched a maternity clothing line in 2012, as well as a perfume inspired by motherhood, "Vintage Bloom". In February 2020 she released her memoir, "Open Book", which reached number one on The New York Times Best Seller List.

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Personal Life: Simpson met singer at a Christmas party in 1998, and the two wed on October 26, 2002. After announcing their separation in November 2005, Simpson filed for divorce in December 2005, finalized in June 2006. Because Simpson had not signed a pre-nuptial agreement, she reportedly had to pay Lachey $12 million in their divorce.

She began dating retired NFL player Eric Johnson in May 2010, and the couple became engaged in November that same year. They married in July 2014 and have three children together.

Real Estate: Simpson's primary residence is a large mansion in Hidden Hills, California which she bought from Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne for $11.5 million in 2013. The Osbournes bought the house for $12.5 million in 2007, so it was a relative bargain. Over the years, Simpson her husband have done extensive remodels to the 2.5 acre property, which features six bedrooms, a basketball court, playground and large pool. Today this property is worth $15 – 20 million based on comparable recent sales. Prior to buying in Hidden Hills, Simpson owned a home in Beverly Hills that she bought in 2005 for $5.265 million. She sold this house in October 2013 for $6.4 million.

Is Jessica Simpson A Billionaire? Outside of music, Jessica is an extremely successful entrepreneur. She has launched a line of beauty products and, handbags, lingerie, shoes and boots that are sold primarily on the Home Shopping Network. Her combined retail empire is expected to become the first celebrity brand to achieve over $1 billion in annual sales. This last achievement has been the source of a common misconception about Jessica Simpson's net worth. When this billion dollar sales estimate was announced, several magazines ran headlines that called Jessica a "billion dollar celebrity". Many of Jessica's fans have miss-interpreted this headline to mean that Jessica is personally worth $1 billion which unfortunately is not true… But if she stays on this pace, it might be true soon enough!

Jessica Simpson Net Worth:$200 MillionDate of Birth:Jul 10, 1980 (39 years old)Gender:FemaleHeight:5 ft 3 in (1.61 m)Profession:Singer, Actor, Singer-songwriter, Fashion designer, Businessperson, Television producer, SpokespersonNationality:United States of AmericaLast Updated:2020Jessica Simpson Earnings All net worths are calculated through the combination of a robust methodology and a proprietary algorithm. The results are fact checked and confirmed by a team of editors and industry insiders. We work diligently to ensure that our numbers are the most accurate celebrity net worth data you will find anywhere on the internet.Did we make a mistake?Submit a correction suggestion and help us fix it! Discussion Related Articles [https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1471602713096627&ev=NoScript] image [//b.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=7516694&cv=2.0&cj=1] Jessica Simpson Shares Struggle With Addiction, Sexual Abuse in ...

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Jessica Simpson by making sure she got her steps in every day — at least 14,000 of them, to be exact.

The 39-year-old mother of three has been focused on making small lifestyle changes to safely lose weight after she in March 2019.

Her longtime trainer, Harley Pasternak, said Simpson started out by walking 6,000 steps per day.

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"It had to be more than just getting back from her baby weight, but how do I keep whatever I am doing now forever. That's why we are not a big fan of doing any extreme diet or radical forms of exercise," he told in an exclusive interview.

Stuff We Love Get a daily roundup of items that will make your life easier, healthier and more stylish. Simpson eventually worked her way up to at least 14,000 steps per day. While she first showed off her results last September, Simpson has been able to keep up the routine. She appeared strong and happy in an post on Wednesday.

"Woke up before all 3 kiddos to get my steps in and spend time with me, myself, and I," she wrote. "Move move move for your own mental health."

Simpson also focused on eating three healthy, protein-packed meals a day and two snacks, such as almonds. Instead of cheat days, she would have several cheat meals throughout the week, Pasternak said, that way she didn't feel deprived of her favorite foods.

Pasternak advised Simpson on one overlooked component of weight loss: getting enough sleep. He said the fashion mogul aimed for seven hours a night.

"So many people undervalue the in weight loss and weight management," he said.

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