Jessica Simpson is a legitimate figure in the entertainment industry. Born on July 10, 1980, she is an American singer, actress, and businesswoman. She began her career performing in church choirs as a child before signing with Columbia Records in 1997 at the age of seventeen. Her debut studio album, Sweet Kisses, sold two million copies in the United States. Simpson has since released eight hit-producing albums. In addition to her music career, she launched The Jessica Simpson Collection in 2005, a fashion line that has earned over $1 billion in revenue and is the most successful celebrity licensing brand in history. She has also appeared in films and on television, including the MTV reality series Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica..