Ashlee Simpson is known professionally as Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, is an American pop singer-songwriter, dancer and actress. Simpson, who is the younger sister of pop singer Jessica Simpson, rose to prominence in mid-2004 through the success of her number-one debut album Autobiography and the accompanying reality series The Ashlee Simpson Show. Ashlee Simpson was born Ashlee Nicole Simpson; October 3, 1984, Waco, Texas, U.S.. Simpson received widespread notoriety when she attempted to lip-sync with a pre-recorded vocal track on Saturday Night Live in October 2004.
Ashlee Simpson Profile
Name : Ashley Simpson
Nickname : Ash
Birth name : Ashlee Nicole Simpson
Height : 5′ 6½” (1.69 m)
Also known as : Ashlee Simpson-Wentz
Born : October 3, 1984 (1984-10-03) (age 26), Waco, Texas, U.S.
Origin : Dallas, Texas, United States
Genres : Pop, rock
Occupations : Singer, songwriter, actress
Years active : 2001–present
Labels : Geffen
Spouse : Peter Wentz (17 May 2008 – present) 1 child
Ashlee Simpson Personal Life :
Ashlee started dancing at the age of 4 and by the time she was 11 enjoyed the status of being the youngest person ever admitted to the prestigious School of American Ballet. By 14, She was dancing professionally on the road with her older sister, singing sensation Jessica Simpson. She has spent the past three years on tour supporting her sibling and garnering her own fan-base. She appears on the big screen this February in the film The Hot Chick (2002) alongside Rob Schneider.
She already has television appearances under her belt including a guest-starring role on “Malcolm in the Middle” (2000). She has also appeared alongside her sister on “Saved by the Bell: The New Class” (1993), “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” (1996), “The View” (1997), “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” (1992) and a Disney Christmas show and concert special.
Ashlee is in the process of signing her own recording deal and has been talking to MTV about doing her own show. She has also been training with renowned acting coach Janet Alhanti. Currently living in Los Angeles, Ashlee enjoys spending her free time vintage shopping, writing and recording music and hanging out with friends. Her most recent work includes two well-received CDs, “Autobiography” and “I Am Me”.
Ashlee Simpson Discography :
* Autobiography (2004)
* I Am Me (2005)
* Bittersweet World (2008)
Tours
* 2005: Autobiography Tour
* 2005: I Am Me Tour
* 2006: L.O.V.E. Tour
* 2008: Outta My Head Club Tour
FILMOGRAPHY
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Hot Chick | Monique | Appearance |
| 2005 | Undiscovered | Clea | Secondary Role |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002—2004 | 7th Heaven | Cecilia Smith | |
| 2004—2005 | The Ashlee Simpson Show | Herself | Reality show |
| 2009—2010 | Melrose Place | Violet Foster |
Guest appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Malcolm in the Middle | High School Girl | “Reese Cooks” (episode 18, season 2) |
| 2009 | CSI: NY | Lila Wickfield | “Point of No Return” (episode 18, season 5) |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Chicago | Roxie Hart | London Stage |
| 2009 | Chicago | Roxie Hart | Broadway |
Awards won
| Year | Organization | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Fresh Face Choice Song of the Summer: “Pieces of Me” |
| 2004 | Billboard Awards | Best New Female Artist Of The Year |
| 2005 | MTV Asia Video Music Awards | Favourite International Breakthrough Artist |
| 2005 | RIAJ Gold Disc Award | Newest Artist |
| 2006 | TRL Awards | Bounce-Back Artist |
| 2006 | MTV Australia Video Music Awards | Best Female Artist Best Pop Video: “Boyfriend” |