• Ashlee Simpson is an American pop singer and actress. She began her acting career on the television series 7th Heaven. Since then, she has released three studio albums. Her latest album, Bittersweet World, was released in April of 2008.

  In March of 2009, several sources confirmed Simpson would be joining the cast of the CW's Melrose Place remake.Entertainment Weekly: Scoop: Ashlee Simpson moves into Melrose Place (March 9, 2009)

  On November 20, 2008, Simpson gave birth to her first child. Simpson and her husband, Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz, named the child Bronx Mowgli Wentz.Reuters: Ashlee Simpson-Wentz delivers baby boy (November 21, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Ashley Nicole Simpson
  2. Born: October 3, 1984
  3. Birth place: Waco, Texas
  4. Raised in: Richardson, Texas
  5. Little sister of: Jessica Simpson
  6. Parents: Joe and Tina Ann Drew
  7. Debut Album: Autobiography
  8. Spouse: Pete Wentz
  9. Son, Bronx Mowgli Wentz, was born on November 20, 2008
  10. Appearance in a 2009 episode of CSI: New York

• CSI: New York

  On January 16, 2009, People Magazine reported that Ashlee Simpson and husband Pete Wentz are scheduled to appear in an upcoming episode of the CBS crime drama New York. Simpson and Wentz will play a Bonnie and Clyde-esque couple in the episode which is set to air on Wednesday, March 18, 2009.People: Pete and Ashlee to Guest Star... (January 16, 2009)Just Jared: Pete Wentz is CSI... (January 23, 2009)

• Family and Early Life

  Simpson was born in Waco, Texas, on October 3, 1984. She is the daughter of former Baptist youth minister Joe Simpson, who is now her manager. Her mother is Tina Ann Drew, who is a former Sunday school teacher. Her big sister, Jessica is also a singer and actress.

  Simpson started studying dance at the age of three. At the age of 11, she was admitted to the School of American Ballet in New York City. During this time, Simpson suffered from an eating disorder which caused her to drop down to 70 lbs. But with the help of her family, she was able to get better in six months.People: Ashlee Simpson: I Had 'Minor' Eating Disorder (December 8, 2005)

• Early Career

  In 1998, the family moved to Los Angeles, California, when Jessica Simpson landed a record deal. At this time, Simpson started appearing in television commercials. She eventually became on of her sister's backup dancers. She started getting smaller roles in movies like The Hot Chick and had guest appearances on television shows, including Malcolm in the Middle. She landed a reoccurring role on the family series 7th Heaven, playing Cecilia Smith.

  After recording the song "Just Let Me Cry" for the Freaky Friday soundtrack, Simpson signed a deal with Geffen Records.

• Debut Album

  Simpson's first album, Autobiography, debuted at number one in 2004 in the U.S.. In the first week, she sold approximately 398,000 copies of her CD. The album certified triple platinum a few months after it debuted. Simpson co-wrote all of the songs on the album. Her first single "Pieces of Me was one of the biggest hits at the time it was released.Billboard: Simpson's 'Autobiography' Soars To No. 1 (July 28, 2004)

• The Ashlee Simpson Show

  Simpson got her own reality television show on MTV which ran for two seasons. The show's premise was to show the process of writing and recording songs, along with allowing viewers an inside look at Simpson's personal life.

• Saturday Night Live

  Simpson had a mortifying moment when she appeared as a musical guest on the comedy show Saturday Night Live. When she started to sing her song from "Autobiography", the vocals for "Pieces of Me" started playing before the microphone was raised to her mouth. Simpson said that she needed to use a vocal guide track for the performance because she lost her voice due to acid reflux disease. She also said that her drummer accidentally hit the wrong button, which made the wrong track play.The New York Times: The Rap Against Rockism (October 31, 2004)

• Personal Life

  Simpson married Fall Out Boy bassist, Pete Wentz on May 17, 2008.9News: Ashlee Simpson marries rocker Pete Wentz (May 19, 2008) She was first seen dating him in 2006. On May 28, 2008, the couple con announced that they were expecting their first child.Official Site: Breaking News From Pete And Ashlee (May 28, 2008) On November 16, 2008, reports began circulating that Simpson was in labor.PerezHilton.com: Asslee In Labor?! (November 16, 2008) One source even reported that Wentz had been texting friends informing them of the impending arrival.Melbourne Herald Sun: Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz wait for first child (November 17, 2008) A source close to the couple also reported that Simpson had given birth.STV.tv: Ashlee Simpson in labour (November 17, 2008) However, a rep for the couple denied the claims that Simpson was in labor. On November 20, 2008, Simpson gave birth to a baby boy, whom the couple named Bronx Mowgli Wentz.Reuters: Ashlee Simpson-Wentz delivers baby boy (November 21, 2008)

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