Jessica Simpson was born in Abilene, Texas July 10, 1980 to Joe and Tina Simpson. Named Jessica Ann Simpson she grew up in the Dallas, Metro and went to School in Richardson Texas. She attended Richardson North Junior High (1995) then at JJ Pierce High School (1995-1998). Nicknamed 'Jess' she stands 5 foot 3 inches with naturally blonde hair. Her father, Joe, was a psychologist and your minister in the local Baptist Church. Jessica grew up singing in the church choir and at age 12 auditioned for, 'The Mickey Mouse Club,' along with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Jessica did not get the part. Jessica continued singing Gospel songs and while at church camp a record company noticed her and signed her for an album. For the next period of time Jessica worked on the Album but; unfortunately the record label filed bankruptcy prior to the release date. Jessica continued to sing at church functions and with her dad as her manager began singing on the Christian Youth Concert Circuit selling her records after each performance. Finally, Columbia Records/Sony Music signed Jessica to a record deal which would expand her vocals into main stream pop;music and away from;the exclusivity of gospel music.Jessica Simpson Pics! For photos from Jessica's video shoot 'These Boots Are Made For Walkin' hold down your shift key and click right HERE In 1999 her debut album, 'Sweet Kisses,' was released giving credence to the hits 'I Wanna Love You Forever' and 'I Think Im in Love With You.' Combining forces with 98 degrees for a singing tour Jessica Simpson met Nick Lachey. It didnt take long for this meeting to turn into a fledging relationship. Then in October 2002 Jessica and Nick were married resulting in perhaps the greatest career break either could have. MTV fascinated with the Jessica frenzy offered the newlywed couple their own reality show based on their life as a couple. It was a overnight sensation. Jessicas subsequent musical releases also climbed based on her popularity in the Newlywed Show and her zany comments about, 'Is their Chicken in Chicken of the Sea Tuna.' Never to let moss grow under her feet Jessica Simpson has gone on to do the remake of Nancy Sinatras 'These Boots Are Made For Walking' and performed as Daisy Duke in the film version of The Dukes of Hazzard. Fortunately for all men aged 20-70 Jessica announced in November 2005 that she and Nick were divorcing.