Jessica Simpson is an American singer, actress, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. She was born on July 10, 1980, in Abilene, Texas. Simpson began her career as a singer, and gained fame in the late 1990s with her debut album, "Sweet Kisses." She went on to release several more successful albums, including "Irresistible" (2001) and "In This Skin" (2003). Simpson is known for her powerful voice and her ability to perform a wide range of musical genres, including pop, country, and R&B. In addition to her music career, Simpson has also acted in several films and television shows, including "The Dukes of Hazzard" (2005) and "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica" (2003-2005), a reality show that chronicled her marriage to singer Nick Lachey. Simpson has also found success as a fashion designer and entrepreneur. She launched her own fashion line, the Jessica Simpson Collection, in 2006, which has since expanded to include clothing, shoes, and accessories. She has also written several books, including a memoir, "Open Book," which was released in 2020 and became a New York Times bestseller.