Jessica Simpson Biography

Fast Facts

• Donated a minivan to the Elim oprhanage in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, supported by the Children's Charity
• Donated pairs of shoes to the organization Soles4Soles
• Serves as an International Youth Ambassador for the group Operation Smile
• Supports various organizations and charities, including A Day Made Better, DoSomething․org, Kids Wish Network and Skin Cancer Foundation
• Attended J․J․ Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas, where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen before dropping out her senior year after being discovered on a church camp retreat and being signed by Proclaim Records
• Has two children, Ace and Maxwell, with American football tight end Eric Johnson
• Before the end of her high school years, Simpson was signed to Columbia Records after being discovered by executive Tommy Mottola
• Quote: "I want to be a diva․ Like people-totally-respect-my-music diva, not diva like carry-my-diet-Coke-around․"
• Best known for her singing career, TV appearances and clothing line
• Cites singers Maria Carey, Sade and Shania Twain as major influences on her music