Grew up in Richardson, Texas.
Performed at the 2000 American Music Awards.
Auditioned for the Mickey Mouse Club as a child, but
lost the part to future stars like Britney Spears & Christina
Aguilera (who would be her later competition in the music industry).
Attended J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson,
Texas (1995-1998).
1995 graduate of Richardson North Junior High in
Richardson, Texas.
Her dad is a psychologist and minister at a Baptist
church in Texas, and also manages her musical career and her official
website.
Is the "oldest" of the 4 current most
famous "pop queens" in music (the others are Britney Spears,
Christina Aguilera and Mandy Moore); she was the first one to leave
behind her teenage years, after she reached her 20th birthday in 2000.
Close friends with musical group Destiny's Child.
She is part of the USO tour.
Is from Dallas, Texas
Is the older sister of Ashlee Simpson
Drew Lachey is her brother-in-law.
Her wedding gown was designed by Vera Wang.
Parents are Joe & Tina
She was part of the USO tour in the 2003 Iraqi War (aka
Desert Storm Part II).
Currently resides with her husband Nick Lachey in
Los Angeles.
Has a Mercedes Benz CLK430.
Loves to shop at Abercrombie and Fitch, Guess, and
Bebe.
Likes to eat at Chuy's (a Mexican restaurant in
Dallas, Texas).
