Let’s take a closer look at Jessica Simpson and the things that make her who she is. From her childhood dreams to her rise to fame, Jessica’s journey is filled with interesting moments and surprising facts. Get ready to discover 29 revealing things about her life, her passions, and the experiences that have shaped the person we all admire. These facts give us a glimpse into the world of Jessica Simpson, showing us sides we might not have known before.
Jessica Simpson Facts
1- She has a younger sister, Ashlee Simpson
2- At age 13, she attended a church camp where she sang Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” and an arrangement of “Amazing Grace.”
3- She Became an ambassador for Operation Smile in 2003.
4- Jessica Ann Johnson was born July 10, 1980 in Abilene, Texas
5- Her third studio album, In This Skin (2003), became her most successful album to date and sold three million units in the United States
6- Jessica is not known for smoking or drinking, but there was a time she was addicted to chewing nicotine gum
7- Jessica’s favorite actor is Brad Pitt.
8- Simpson won a Chrysler Crossfire sports car at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, but exchanged the $50,000 luxury car for a minivan so she could help the orphanage
9- Jessica Simpson is a registered Republican.
10- Simpson also created the Jessica Simpson Collection (JSC) in which she designs and markets a line of handbags and (primarily higch-heeled) shoes and boots.
11- She is the daughter of Tina Ann (née Drew), a homemaker, and Joseph Truett “Joe” Simpson, a minister and psychologist.
12- Jessica Simpson began singing in the choir of a local Baptist church where her father, Joseph Simpson, also worked as the congregation’s youth minister
14- She met ex-husband, Nick Lachey, at a charity event in 1998
15- She gave birth to her first child in 2012, and her second in 2013
16- She is a natural brunette
17- Jessica is close friends with members of the musical group Destiny’s Child.
18- Jessica Simpson starred in the romantic comedy Employee of the Month (2006)
19- When she was 10 years old, she auditioned for The Mickey Mouse Club
20- Her father gave her a purity ring at the age of 12, and Simpson has often stated she remained a virgin until marriage.
21- She made her debut into the movie industry in 2005 with her role as Daisy Duke in the 2005 film adaptation of The Dukes of Hazzard
22- She performed at President George W. Bush’s Inauguration (2001)
23- She Released her debut studio album, Sweet Kisses, in 1999, which included a duet, “Where Are You,” with her then-boyfriend Nick Lachey.
24- She brushes her teeth three times a day
25- She won a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Song From a Movie “These Boots Are Made For Walkin” from the movie, The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
26- Jessica was nominated for Worst Supporting Actress, a Razzie Award, for The Dukes of Hazzard
27- At the age of 16, she signed a recording contract with Columbia Records
28- Jessica won a school talent contest when she was 10
29- Jessica’s favorite type of lip gloss is “Mac Lip Gloss.”
