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Born in Waco, Texas
October 3, 1984
Simpson was born in Waco, Texas,[1] and raised in Richardson, Texas. She is the daughter of Joe Truett Simpson (a former Baptist youth minister who is now her manager) and Tina Ann Drew (a former Sunday School teacher who homeschooled Ashlee).
Youngest Person Admitted to School of American Ballet
May 1, 1995
An accomplished dancer, Simpson began studying classical ballet at the age of three, and was admitted to the School of American Ballet in New York City at the age of eleven. Around that time, she suffered from an eating disorder; the condition lasted about six months, and she dropped to about 31 kg (70 pounds) at 159 cm (5 ft 2 in), but her parents then stepped in and got her to eat more.
Malcolm in the Middle
March 4, 2001
Appeared in an episode of the sitcom Malcolm in the Middle in 2001.
Relationship with Josh Henderson
April 5, 2001 - October 7, 2003
Simpson's relationship with actor Josh Henderson lasted for nearly two years and was shown ending in the first episode of The Ashlee Simpson Show.
7th Heaven
September 16, 2002 - May 17, 2004
Ashlee had a recurring role, 39 episodes from 2002-2004, on the family drama series 7th Heaven.
The Hot Chick
December 13, 2002
Had a minor role in the 2002 film The Hot Chick.
Recorded "Just Let Me Cry"
August 6, 2003
In the summer of 2003, Ashlee recorded a song titled "Just Let Me Cry" for the soundtrack of the film Freaky Friday. Eventually, Simpson signed a record deal with Geffen Records.
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
August 19, 2003 - Feburary 25, 2004
Simpson occasionally appeared on Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, a reality show about the married life of Jessica and her then-husband Nick Lachey.
The Ashlee Simpson Show
June 16, 2004 - March 30, 2005
To accompany the beginning of her own music career, she got her own MTV reality show entitled The Ashlee Simpson Show, which aired in a subsequent time slot to Newlyweds. It ran in the U.S. for eight weekly episodes over the summer of 2004, and a second season of ten episodes aired from January to March 2005.
First album, Autobiography
July 20, 2004
Simpson's first album, Autobiography, debuted at number one in the U.S. in July 2004 with first week sales numbering around 398,000 copies. The album was certified triple platinum in September 2004.
Dated Musician Ryan Cabrera
August 2, 2004 - Feburary 4, 2005
She began dating fellow musician Ryan Cabrera. That relationship was also featured on the show, and Simpson appeared as Cabrera's love interest in the music video for his song "On the Way Down". The two were reported to have split in August 2004 due to their hectic schedules, but they resumed their relationship for a while afterward, before ending it again in early 2005.
Teen Choice Awards
August 8, 2004
At the Teen Choice Awards on August 8, 2004, Simpson received the "Song of the Summer" Teen Choice Award for "Pieces of Me," as well as the "Fresh Face" award.
Radio Disney Jingle Jams
October 12, 2004
In addition to her own first album, Simpson sang "Christmas Past, Present, and Future" on the 2004 holiday album Radio Disney Jingle Jams.
Appeared on Saturday Night Live
October 23, 2004 - October 24, 2004
Simpson appeared as a musical guest on Episode 568 of Saturday Night Live (October 23–24, 2004), and as is customary for the show's format, she was scheduled to perform two songs. When she began her second song, "Autobiography", the vocals for the song "Pieces of Me" were heard again—before she had raised the microphone to her mouth. Simpson began to dance and then left the stage, while the band (not a recording) continued playing.
Won a Billboard Award
December 3, 2004
She also won a Billboard Award for New Female Artist of the Year in December,[14] and in the same month she was named one of Entertainment Weekly's Breakout Stars of 2004.
Duet With Sister Jessica for the Album Rejoyce
December 4, 2004
Did a duet of the Christmas song "Little Drummer Boy" with her sister Jessica for the album Rejoyce, which they had sung together during the ABC variety hour special Nick & Jessica's Family Christmas.
Co-hosted Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve
January 1, 2005
Simpson also co-hosted Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve along with Regis Philbin (in Dick Clark's absence) at the end of the year, hosting the West Coast portion of the show and performing three songs.
Performed at the Orange Bowl
January 4, 2005
On January 4, 2005, Simpson performed "La La" at the halftime show for the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida; after her performance, many of the 72,000-plus spectators booed.
First U.S. Headlining Tour
Feburary 17, 2005 - April 20, 2005
Simpson's first U.S. headlining tour (with two dates in Canada as well) ran from mid-February to late April 2005, and its opening acts were Pepper's Ghost and The Click Five.
Rumors of Being with Wilmer Valderrama
March 9, 2005
In 2005, rumors began circulating that Simpson had stolen Wilmer Valderrama from Lindsay Lohan. Simpson's single "Boyfriend" was reported to be about the situation, but she said that the song "is about [how] every girl out there sometimes thinks you stole her boyfriend. It's just making fun of that."
Undiscovered
August 26, 2005
impson had a supporting role as an aspiring actress named Clea in Undiscovered (originally titled Wannabe), an independent film that was released in theaters in August 2005. Simpson filmed her scenes in late 2004. Her performance in the film earned her a Razzie nomination for Worst Supporting Actress.
I Am Me
October 18, 2005
Simpson's second album, I Am Me, was released in the U.S. on October 18, 2005.
"Boyfriend"
October 18, 2005
I Am Me first single, "Boyfriend", became a top twenty hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
"L.O.V.E."
October 18, 2005
The second single, "L.O.V.E.", reached the U.S. top twenty-five, its success aided by a remix by R&B/hip-hop producer Missy Elliott and MTV's heavy rotation of the single's music video (it has been her most successful video to date on Total Request Live).
Rolling Stone
November 1, 2005
Simpson and her sister Jessica were scheduled to appear in Rolling Stone magazine in a shoot shot by photographer David LaChapelle in 2005. Upon hearing the concept, both sisters were said to be uncomfortable with LaChapelle's raunchy ideas and cancelled, outraging the photographer. He ranted to the press in early 2006, calling them "everything that's wrong with music."
eTalk Daily Airs Video
November 8, 2005
In November 2005, eTalk Daily broadcast a video of a late-night visit made by Simpson to a McDonald's fast-food restaurant in Toronto, Canada. Simpson appeared to be intoxicated in the video, and was shown arguing with an employee, as well as rejecting a customer's attempt to get an autograph from her because he wouldn't kiss her feet.
Blender
December 1, 2005
She was also on the December 2005 issue of Blender.
Teen People
January 1, 2006
Simpson appeared on the December 2005/January 2006 cover of Teen People with her sister Jessica and the June/July 2006 issue of Teen People (in which she was named one of its "25 hottest stars under twenty-five")
Appeared in Cosmopolitan
January 1, 2006
Appeared in the Cosmopolitan magazine's January 2006 edition.
Dating bandmate Braxton Olita
Feburary 1, 2006
In February 2006, she told Seventeen magazine that she was dating bandmate Braxton Olita and went on a 10-day vacation with him to Hawaii.
Honored by MTV's Total Request Live
Feburary 23, 2006
In February 2006, Simpson was honored by MTV's Total Request Live (TRL), as the "Bounce-Back" artist. The award was given to her for being able to recover from the negative moments of her career and release another #1 platinum album.
Cover of Seventeen and ELLE
March 1, 2006
Ashlee was in the March 2006 issues of Seventeen and ELLE.
Cover of JANE
April 1, 2006
Also was in the April 2006 issue of JANE.
Plastic Surgery on Nose
April 3, 2006
Simpson reportedly had a nose job in April 2006. When asked about it in an interview in May, Simpson neither confirmed nor denied it.
MTV Australia Video Music Awards
April 12, 2006
On April 12, 2006 she hosted and performed at the MTV Australia Video Music Awards, where she won "Best Female Artist" and "Best Pop Video" (for "Boyfriend").[39] A new single, "Invisible", was released in mid-2006 and reached the top 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Began a Summer Tour
June 5, 2006
Simpson began a summer tour on June 5, 2006 with Ashley Parker Angel as an opening act; initially The Veronicas also opened but quit the tour after the first few shows due to a problem with one of their singers' vocal cords.
Turns Down to Pose for Playboy
June 27, 2006
In June 2006, it was reported that Simpson seriously considered but later turned down a $4 million offer to pose nude for Playboy.
Marie Claire
July 1, 2006
July 2006 issue of Marie Claire.
CosmoGirl
September 1, 2006
CosmoGirl September 2006 issue.
Simpson and Braxton Olita had split up
September 1, 2006
In early September 2006, Us Weekly reported that Simpson and Braxton Olita had split up. Simpson's rep said that the couple "broke up about a week ago. They have decided to take a break."
Played the role of Roxie Hart in Production of Chicago
September 25, 2006 - October 28, 2006
Simpson played the role of Roxie Hart in the London stage production of Chicago to rave reviews, from September 25 to October 28, 2006.[43] One reviewer called Simpson's performance in the show "dazzling and near flawless".
2008 Kids' Choice Awards
March 1, 2008
In March 2008, Simpson and Wentz presented the award for Favorite Reality Show at the 2008 Kids' Choice Awards.
Engaged to Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz
April 9, 2008
The couple announced that they were engaged on April 9, 2008. Simpson had previously been wearing what she described as a "promise ring" from Wentz for several months.
Bittersweet World
April 22, 2008
Bittersweet World was released in the U.S. on April 22, 2008. Reviews for the album have been characterized as mixed. She worked on the album with producers Timbaland, Kenna, and Chad Hugo. The album's first single, the Timbaland-produced "Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)", was released as a digital download in December 2007.
Wet Seal
April 22, 2008
A collection of tops designed by Simpson was being launched by the clothing retailer Wet Seal on April 22, in connection with the album's release.
