Jessica Simpson is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer born on July 10, 1980, in Abilene, Texas. She began her career singing in church choirs and signed with Columbia Records at age 17. Her debut album, Sweet Kisses (1999), was a commercial success, featuring the hit single "I Wanna Love You Forever," which reached the top three on the Billboard Hot 100. She released several more albums, including Irresistible (2001) and In This Skin (2003), the latter selling three million copies in the U.S. She later ventured into country music with the album Do You Know (2008) and released two Christmas albums
. Simpson gained additional fame through her reality TV show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica (2003–2005), which chronicled her relationship and marriage with singer Nick Lachey. She also acted in films such as The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) and Employee of the Month (2006)
. Beyond entertainment, Jessica Simpson is a successful entrepreneur. She launched The Jessica Simpson Collection in 2005, a fashion line that has grown to include over 34 product categories and has generated over $1 billion in revenue
. She is the older sister of Ashlee Simpson and has three children. Jessica continues to be active in music, fashion, and media
