Ashlee Nicole Simpson was born on October 3, 1984, in Waco, Texas, and raised in Dallas. She was born to Joe and Tina Simpson. Aslee was a born star. Her interests in dancing and acting were evident right from the very early age. She atrted dancing at the tender age of 4. By the time she was 11 years old she was admitted to the prestigious School of American Ballet and became the youngest person in that school's history.
She was quite sincere in her lessons and by the time she was 14 years of old she has learnt her job by heart and was dancing very professionally. not only this she became a part of her sisters musical shows. She got a start to her career in the year 2001 when she she gave her first solo television appearance in a small role on Malcolm in the Middle. All the while she appeared alongside her more famous sibling on Saved by the Bell, The Donny & Marie Show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, The View, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and a Disney Christmas show and concert special. Ashlee also took a part in the Rob Schneider comedy, The Hot Chick (2002).
The role that got her the fame that she really wanted was as Cecilia Smith, girlfriend of Simon Camden on the popular WB drama 7th Heaven. While doing this role Ashlee took lessons from renowned acting coach Janet Alhanti. Not only this she also concentrated in taking a big leap towards becoming a singer as well, and in between breaks in her shooting schedule she recorded songs such as "Just Let Me Cry" for the Freaky Friday soundtrack.
In late 2003, Ashlee signed a recording contract with Geffen Records to make her first album. At the same time, her father Joe asked Ashlee if she too wanted to have a show built around her. Ashlee declined at first, but agreed when Joe Simpson suggested it be about the making of Ashlee's upcoming album.
The Ashlee Simpson Show premiered on June 16, 2004, on MTV, and the album, Autobiography, will see its release on July 20, after the show finishes its run. The debut single, "Pieces of Me," is already enjoying heavy radio play.
Although her sister Jessica Simpson is also a great singer but there is a difference in the singing style and likings of both the sisters. |
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