Jessica Ann Simpson, popularly known as Jessica Simpson is one of the well known American singer, actress, and fashion designer. She was very young when she signed a record deal with Columbia Records She garnered quite a recognition following the release of her debut album, Sweet Kisses in 1999. Some of her popular songs are "I Wanna Love You Forever", "Where You Are", "I Think I'm In Love With You", "Irresistible", "With You", and "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'".
Her other albums are Irresitible (2001), In This Skin (2003), ReJoyce: The Christmas Album (2004), A Public Affair (2006), Do You Know (2008), and Happy Christmas (2010).
She gained stardom following the success of the 2003 reality television series, Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, with her then-husband, Nick Lachey.
She made her film debut in The Dukes of Hazzard in 2002, where she played the role f Daisy Duke. Her other films are Employee of the Month, Blood Ambition The Love Guru, and Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous. She has also appeared in That '70s Show, The Twilight Zone, A2Z, The Ashlee Simpson Show, I Get That a Lot, Entourage, The Biggest Loser, and Funny Die Presents.
She is also a businesswoman. She has stepped into the fashion industry and has her own clothing line. The Jessica Simpson Collection reportedly went on earning $1 billion annually. She has launched several other clothing lines that sell clothes and perfumes.
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Nobody expected that the Jessica Simpson - Natali Portman feud over a bikini photo would simply escalate more than anyone has ever anticipated. Although, there had been no brutal words spoken so far by either side. Seems like Natalie Portman really feels sorry to Jessica Simpson for unintentionally hurting her feelings. It all started when 37-years old Natalie Portman quoted Jessica Simpson in her recent interview with USA Today. Portman has been keeping herself busy making interviews promoting her new film, "Vox Lux". Portman quoted that Jessica's 1999 bikini photo featured on the cover of a magazine with a title, "I'm a virgin" got her confused. This resulted in the contradiction among them.
Jessica felt necessary to respond to Natalie's quote directed upon her. She shared a photo on her Instagram and Twitter accounts, which wrote,
"@Natalieportman- I was disappointed this morning when I read that I "confused" you by wearing a bikini in a published photo taken of me when I was still a virgin in 1999. As public figures, we both know our image is not totally in our control at all times, and that the industry we work in often tries to define us and box us in. However, I was taught to be myself and honor the different ways all women express themselves, which is why I believed then- and I believe now- that being sexy in a bikini and being proud of my body is not synonymous with having sex. I have always embraced being a role model for all women to let them know that they can look however they want, wear whatever they want and have sex or not have sex with whomever they want. The power lies within us as individuals. I have made it my practice to not shame other women for their choices. In this era of Time's Up and all the great work you have done for women, I encourage you to do the same."
Natalie Portman felt sorry for unintentionally hurting the feelings of Simpson and stepped up apologizing towards Simpson in a classy way, " I completely agree with you that a woman should be allowed to dress however she likes and behave however she likes and not be judged, I only meant to say I was confused -- as a girl coming of age in the public eye around the same time -- by the media's mixed messages about how girls and women were supposed to behave. I didn't mean to scare you and I'm sorry for any hurt my words may have caused. I have nothing but respect for your talent and your voice that you use to encourage and empower women all over the globe."
