Jessica Simpson is an American singer, actress, and television personality who rose to fame in the late 1990s. She grew up in Richardson, Texas, living a normal childhood as the daughter of a youth minister. In church, she was able to shine, using her gifted voice to attract an independent record producer. This producer was the first of many to see the potential for greatness in Jessica. However, because of the lack of finances the independent label went bankrupt, preventing Jessica's album from reaching wider audiences.

Although heartbroken, Jessica's dream to be on the radio remained. With support from her family, and her father's managerial talents, Jessica's independent album managed to work its way to Tommy Mottola's desk, then President of Columbia Records. He was won over by her "pure heart" and strong voice. Jessica's singing career with Columbia would take her all over the world many times over and include three major albums reaching Gold, Platinum, and double Platinum.

As a born performer, it was only natural for Jessica to spend more time in front of the camera both in television and feature films. Audiences were naturally drawn to her open and uncensored attitude, contributing to the success of the hit reality show "Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica" (2003), which she starred in alongside her then husband Nick Lachey. She followed up the show by making the bold choice to fill in the famous "Dasiy Duke shorts" alongside Johnny Knoxville and Seann William Scott in her debut performance for the film version of The Dukes of Hazzard (2005).

Born July 10, 1980, her primary personality traits are represented by the Chinese Zodiac elemental animal sign, the Metal Monkey. The Metal Monkey is the strongest, most rigid of the bunch. She has a sharp edge compared to the other, more playful Monkeys. This combination can be very powerful as her Monkey creativity is harnessed into the solid structure of Metal. She prefers to work independently or be a small business owner rather than a cog in the corporate wheel if she can help it.