Ashlee Simpson

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Born 3 October 1984.

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Biography

Ashlee Nicole Simpson (born Ashley Nicolle Simpson; October 3, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. The younger sister of Jessica Simpson, she rose to prominence as a participant in her sister's reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, and starred in the spin-off program The Ashlee Simpson Show which portrayed her creating her debut album, Autobiography. The album was released after the show's first season and went to the top of the album chart. Following a North American concert tour and a film appearance, Simpson released her second number-one album, I Am Me (2005). Simpson assumed creative control over her less successful third album, Bittersweet World (2008).

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  1. What has Ashlee Simpson named her son? Clue: It's a NY borough

    Fri 21 Nov 2008 09:12

    Pop singer Ashlee Simpson gives birth to a baby boy, People magazine reports.

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  1. Bittersweet World 2008

    Review of Bittersweet World

    Reviewed by Sophie Bruce

    This album will deservedly shunt her into the spotlight, but time will tell whether...

  2. I Am Me 2006

    Review of I Am Me

    Reviewed by Talia Kraines

    The energetic 'L.O.V.E' is the pick of the album standing out by combining the...

  3. Autobiography 2004

    Review of Autobiography

    Reviewed by Roger Kerrison

    'Dark-haired younger sister of blonde pop singer, famous for soap opera, launches pop...

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