She is famous for keeping her virginity until her wedding night, when she went on TV and announced she was going to do that, making her a positive role model for teenage girls and young women.
Grew up in Richardson, Texas.
Turned down a part in Coyote Ugly (2000)
Performed at the 2000 American Music Awards.
Auditioned for "MMC" (1989) 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.
Engaged to 98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey [February 2002]
Is from Dallas, Texas
Is the older sister of Ashlee Simpson
Drew Lachey is her brother-in-law.
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