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Jessica Ann Simpson Johnson (born 10 July 1980)[1 is an American singer, actress as well as entrepreneur and philanthropist. After singing in church choirs as a child, Simpson signed with Columbia Records in 1997, aged seventeen. Sweet Kisses (1999), her debut album, was sold two million copies across America. The lead single "I I Want To Love You Forever" was a big commercial hit. Simpson altered her appearance to be more mature on her second album Irresistible (2001). The album's title track was her second chart-topping hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) had certified the album as gold. This Skin (2003) was her third studio album. It sold three million copies across America. In the beginning of her career, Simpson became known for her relationship with , and later marriage to Nick Lachey and Nick Lachey, with whom she was also a part of the MTV reality TV show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica between 2003 between 2003 and 2005. Following the release of her first Christmas album ReJoyce The Christmas Album (2004), which was certified gold, Simpson made her film debut as Daisy Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard (2005). She also sang a cover of "These Boots are Made for Walking" to be used in the film's soundtrack. 2006 saw the release her fifth studio album A Public Affair. She also appeared in the romantic comedy movie The Employee of the Month. Simpson moved into country music after the release of her sixth studio album, Do You Know (2008). Aside from her musical pursuits, Simpson launched The Jessica Simpson Collection in 2005, which was a fashion-focused line that has 34 categories of merchandise. To date, the brand has earned over one billion dollars in sales and is the most successful famous licensing company in the history of. In 2010, she was a star in the reality show The Price of Beauty. She also judged fashion-related designs during Fashion Star's two seasons from 2012 and 2013. Simpson is married to Eric Johnson, with whom she has three children.