Jessica Simpson

Birth Name:

Jessica Ann Simpson

Birth Place:

Abilene, Texas, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Music department

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

2004Teen Choice Award - Choice Reality/Variety TV Star - Female:Winner
2005Golden Schmoes - Best T&A of the Year:Nominated
2005Stinker Award - Worst Song or Song Performance in a Film or End Credits:Winner
2005Stinker Award - Most Annoying Fake Accent: Female:Winner
2005Stinker Award - Worst Supporting Actress:Winner
2006MTV Movie Award - Sexiest Performance:Nominated
2006MTV Movie Award - Best On-Screen Team:Nominated
2006People's Choice Award - Favorite Song from a Movie:Winner
2006Razzie Award - Worst Screen Couple:Nominated
2006Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actress:Nominated
2006Teen Choice Award - Movies - Choice Breakout (Female):Winner
2007Razzie Award - Worst Actress:Nominated
2007Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actress: Comedy:Nominated
2012Teen Choice Award - Choice TV: Female Personality:Nominated

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