Jessica Simpson Biography
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Jessica Simpson was born on July 10, 1980 in Abilene,
Texas to parents Joe and Tina Simpson. Her sister, is teen pop
sensation Ashlee Simpson.
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She grew up in Richardson, Texas where her father was a
youth minister at a Baptist church in town. This influenced
her to become part of the church's choir and she began to sing.
In fact, as a pre-teen, she tried out for the Mickey Mouse club, but
was turned down after choking during the audition (this could have
placed young Britney Spears,
Christina Aguilera and
Jessica Simpson on the same stage).
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She pursued a career in Christian gospel music, and began
to make the Christian Youth concert circuit. Word of her
beautiful voice began to travel and people inside and outside this
music began to listen to her.
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In 1998, she signed a record with Columbia Records, who
wanted to take her to a larger audience, while maintaining her
Christian image. This led to the recording of her debut album,
Sweet Kisses, which was fairly successful. She then went
on a whirlwind tour, opening up for teen boy-band 98 degrees -
where she met her current husband Nick Lachey.
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Her next two albums Irresistible and In the Skin
did even better. Her success, and her tabloid relationship
with Nick brought her greater fame. This fame created the way
for a reality show based on their wedding, including follow-up
variety show.
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Jessica and Nick Lachey
announced that they were splitting up (Nov. 2005).
Biography by Ian Ripley,
PopStarsPlus.com, Sr. Staff Writer
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