Grew up in Richardson, Texas. Turned down a part in Coyote Ugly (2000). Performed at the 2000 American Music Awards. Auditioned for "MMC" (1989) as a child, but lost the part to future stars like Britney Spears & Christina Aguilera (who would be her later competition in the music industry). Attended J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas (1995-1998). 1995 graduate of Richardson North Junior High in Richardson, Texas. Her dad is a psychologist and minister at a Baptist church in Texas, and also manages her musical career and her official website. Is the "oldest" of the 4 current most famous "pop queens" in music (the others are Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Mandy Moore); she was the first one to leave behind her teenage years, after she reached her 20th birthday in 2000. Close friends with musical group Destiny's Child. Engaged to 98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey [February 2002]. Is from Dallas, Texas. Is the older sister of Ashlee Simpson. Ex-sister-in-law of Drew Lachey and Lea Lachey. Her wedding gown was designed by Vera Wang. Parents are Joe Simpson and Tina Simpson. She was part of the USO tour in the 2003 Iraqi War (aka Desert Storm Part II). Currently resides with her husband Nick Lachey in Los Angeles. Has a Mercedes Benz SL500. Loves to shop at Abercrombie and Fitch, Guess, Bebe and Juicy. Likes to eat at Chuy's (a Mexican restaurant in Dallas, Texas). Hosted "Saturday Night Live" (1975) on 17 January 2004 with her husband, Nick Lachey. She parodied Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. She and her husband Nick Lachey currently reside in Calabasas, California, which is also the location of their show "Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica" (2003). Pretty Woman (1990) is her all time favorite movie. Was picked as #1 on 'Maxim' top 100 hot list for 2004. Beat out Britney Spears, for the role of Daisy Duke, in the upcoming movie, The Dukes of Hazzard (2005). Was voted #1 for VH1's Top Ten best bodies. Loves hot pink roses. She plays a dumb blonde on her hit TV show, but according to her mother (in the August issue of Vanity Fair) her I.Q is in the 160s. That would place her in the "genius" category. Her all-time favorite song is Berlin's "Take My Breath Away". She sang a re- recording of the song. Underwent LASIK eye surgery to correct her vision (2004). She is the national spokesperson for Operation Smile. Has a song by Adam Green named "Jessica" dedicated to her, including the lyrics "Jessica Simpson, where has your love gone? It's not in your music, no. So where has it gone then?" Performed at President George W. Bush's Inauguration (2001). Born on the same day as MTV VJ Quddus and actor Thomas Ian Nicholas ("Kevin" from the American Pie (1 & 2)/American Wedding (2003) movies). Her first album was a Christian album, when she was 14. Recorded a cover of "A Whole New World" with husband Nick Lachey for the Aladdin (1992) Special Edition DVD. Recorded a cover of "Little Drummer Boy" with sister Ashlee Simpson and another cover of "Baby It's Cold Outside" with her husband Nick Lachey. Ranked #43 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002). Has a dog named Daisy (Malti-Poo). She and her husband Nick currently reside in Calabasas, California. [2004] Made the tabloid headlines after attending a bachelorette party for friend Jennifer MacFarlane, where the entertainment was provided by two members of the "Genital Origami" troupe Puppetry of the Penis. She reportedly "howled and giggled" at the duo's routine, which included such installations as "The Fruit Bat" and "The Turtle." (November 2004) She is famous for keeping her virginity until her wedding night, when she went on TV and announced she was going to do that, making her a positive role model for teenage girls and young women. Ranked #2 on E!'s 50 Steamiest Southern Stars. Was voted #1 in People Magazine's 10 Most Stylish Moments for her "Daisy Duke" look. [September 2005] "After three years of marriage, and careful thought and consideration, we have decided to part ways," the couple said in a joint statement published on Teen People magazine's website." Named #9 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list. Met ex-husband, Nick Lachey, at a charity event in 1998 where she was performing alongside Nick Lachey's group, 98 Degrees. Was nominated for the 2006 Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress along side her sister Ashlee Simpson. Ashlee was nominated for her performance in the film Undiscovered (2005), while Jessica was nominated for her performance in The Dukes of Hazzard (2005). Neither won the award, however. Former high school cheerleader.