Jessica Simpson is an American pop singer and actress. She starred with her ex-husband, Nick Lachey, in the MTV reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica from 2003 to 2005.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0380934/ Simpson has a younger sister, Ashlee Simpson, who is also a pop singer. In November 2010, Jessica became engaged to football player Eric Johnson. This announcement came less than a year and a half after the end of her previous relationship.http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12147134 http://www.nj.com/entertainment/celebrities/index.ssf/2009/07/tony_romo_and_jessica_simpson.html

According to reports in July 2009, Simpson and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had broken up after dating for two years. The pair were said to be too busy for a relationship.http://www.nj.com/entertainment/celebrities/index.ssf/2009/07/tony_romo_and_jessica_simpson.html

Reuters reported on November 14, 2010 that Jessica Simpson is engaged to football player Eric Johnson. Though the news only became public on the 14th, the couple became engaged on November 11. Nick Lachey, Simpson's ex-husband, reported his engagement to Vanessa Minnillo just days before the Johnson-Simpson announcement was made. Lachey and Simpson were married for three years before ending their relationship in 2005.http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=12147134

Simpson was said to have become emotional at a concert held on February 5, 2009, in Michigan after she forgot the lyrics to her song. The singers' rep stated, "Jessica had an off night. She's a perfectionist and wanted to start some songs over. She always wants to give the best performance for her fans." During the concert, Simpson was said to have mouthed "I'm sorry" to her audience.http://www.tmz.com/2009/02/06/simpsons-excuse-i-had-an-off-night/

Star Magazine reported in their February 9, 2009, issue that Tony Romo hooked up with another woman at a party he hosted while Simpson was out of town in mid January of 2009. An onlooker had this to say about the alleged incident, "Everyone was talking about it downstairs. The girls were saying it was so wrong and shady of Tony to cheat on Jessica, especially in her place! I just can't believe he would hook up with another woman at his own girlfriend's house."Star: Tony Caught Cheating on Jessica (January 28, 2009)

After Simpson debuted a fuller-figured look at a chili cook-off concert in late January 2009, the country/pop singer was criticized by many media outlets as being overweight. Since then, a string of celebrities have spoken out in defense of Simpson's new curves including ex-husband Nick Lachey who told Extra, "I can't believe it's this big of a story and people are making such a huge deal about it. I'm never ceased to be amazed by people's reaction to things".http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20256015,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines

Jessica Ann Simpson was born in Abilene, Texas, on July 10, 1980.http://www.rockonthenet.com/artists-s/jessicasimpson.htm 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.http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/13639810/ns/today-today_entertainment Her younger sister, Ashlee, is a pop/rock singer and occasional actress.http://www.kidzworld.com/article/4459-ashlee-simpson-interview

Simpson started singing at her local church and eventually auditioned for The Mickey Mouse Club. She made it into the finals but didn't perform well due to stage fright. She went back to singing in the church choir and handed out homemade CDs after her performances. Simpson went on to perform with Christian singers including Kirk Franklin and Ce Ce Winans.http://celebrity.lovetoknow.com/Jessica_Simpson

Simpson's talents caught the eye of Tommy Mottola of Columbia Records/Sony Music. She made it clear to Mottola that she would only sign with him if she was able to maintain an image based on good values. Mottola supported her decision and signed her.http://celebrity.lovetoknow.com/Jessica_Simpson

Simpson's debut album, Sweet Kisses, was released in 1999. Her singles from the album were "I Wanna Love You Forever" and "I Think I'm in Love with You." Sweet Kisses has sold over four million copies worldwide.http://www.uulyrics.com/music/jessica-simpson/album-sweet-kisses/ http://www.dimple.com/rel/v2_viewupc.php?storenr=391&upc=07464690962

Simpson joined the pop boy band 98 Degrees on tour and soon fell in love with one of the members, Nick Lachey.http://www.livedaily.com/news/667.html They recorded the romantic duet "Where You Are" for the Sweet Kisses album.http://www.filestube.com/4d2f4938aa8065f403ea,g/Jessica-Simpson-Sweet-Kisses-03-Where-You-Are-featuring-Nick-Lachey.html

In 2002, the couple married and confirmed to the public that she remained a virgin until her wedding night.http://www.celebspin.com/2006/06/jessica-simpson/ Shortly after, they were offered a reality show on MTV based on their new marriage, Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. The series had much success and 41 episodes total were filmed.http://www.enotes.com/topic/Newlyweds:_Nick_and_Jessica

On December 16, 2005, Simpson and Lachey filed for divorce due to irreconcilable differences. The divorce was finalized on June 30, 2006.http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2006-06-30-simpson-lachey_x.htm Simpson told Jane magazine that she knew their marriage was over when Lachey refused to go on a charity trip to Africa on their third wedding anniversary.http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/Jessica-Simpson/biography/

Jessica Simpson comments on her ex-husband's engagement to Vanessa Minnillo . She states that her relationship with Nick ended a very long time ago, and that she couldn't be more happy for him. She would like the public to recognize that they are separate people and just move on. She also talks briefly about her plans for how she'll spend the holidays.