JESSICA SIMPSON

Born: July 10, 1980

Abilene, Texas

Here's your hot blonde bombshell from the south. This pop and crossover country sensation began singing in the church choir and at age twelve went on to audition for "The Mickey Mouse Club." She didn't make the cut as a Mouseketeer, but her later career would make up for it. It wasn't until 2000 that Simpson released her first single "I Wanna Love You Forever" and then went on to tour with Ricky Martin and 98 Degrees. Sparks flew between Jessica and 98 Degrees member Nick Lachey and they continued their off and on romance until finally marrying in 2002.

Although her career began in singing, Jessica is not strictly in the music business. Her and Nick appeared in their own reality show on MTV called "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica." The show was an absolute success and made Jessica a household name. Although the two were successful in their reality show, the pair divorced in 2005. In 2006 and 2007 Jessica appeared on the big screen in The Dukes of Hazzard and in the comedy Employee of the Month.

More recently Jessica has released a crossover country album titled Do You Know. This album is her first #1 album in her career. She toured in early 2009 with Rascal Flatts. She continues to stay busy with the launch of her new sleep wear line, and she is also happily taking on the role of aunt with the birth of her sister Ashley's son, Bronx Wentz.

FUN FACTS:

• Pretty Woman is her favorite movie of all time.

• Known for her luscious blonde locks, it might be shocking to know that she is a natural brunette!

• Her malti-poo, Daisy, was snatched by a coyote right from her yard.
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