Born July 10, 1980, in Dallas, Texas, this sexy 5' 3" recording star and singer displays a hard core attitude in her performances. Jessica has a younger sister named Ashlee. Her father, who is a psychologist, manages her career, and her mother designs her wardrobe and assists in the business affairs. Jessica first developed and nurtured her talent in the local Baptist church, where her father also works as the congregation's youth minister.

Grew up in Richardson, Texas.

Turned down a part in Coyote Ugly (2000)

Performed at the 2000 American Music Awards.

Auditioned for the Mickey Mouse Club as a child, but lost the part to future stars like Britney Spears & Christina Aguilera (who would be her later competition in the music industry).

Attended J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas (1995-1998).

1995 graduate of Richardson North Junior High in Richardson, Texas.

Her dad is a psychologist and minister at a Baptist church in Texas, and also manages her musical career and her official website.

Is the "oldest" of the 4 current most famous "pop queens" in music (the others are Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Mandy Moore); she was the first one to leave behind her teenage years, after she reached her 20th birthday in 2000.

Close friends with musical group Destiny's Child.

She is part of the USO tour.

Engaged to 98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey [February 2002]

Is from Dallas, Texas

Is the older sister of Ashlee Simpson

Drew Lachey is her brother-in-law.

Her wedding gown was designed by Vera Wang.

Parents are Joe & Tina

She was part of the USO tour in the 2003 Iraqi War (aka Desert Storm Part II).

Currently resides with her husband Nick Lachey in Los Angeles.

Has a Mercedes Benz CLK430.

Loves to shop at Abercrombie and Fitch, Guess, and Bebe.

Likes to eat at Chuy's (a Mexican restaurant in Dallas, Texas).