[90] The same month, Simpson and her husband filed requests to change their surname to Ross-Næss. "[77][78] In 2012, Simpson independently released the single "Bat for a Heart." Bittersweet World was released in 2008 to positive critical reception, but it saw a decline in sales for Simpson. Forbes placed Simpson and her then-husband Pete Wentz at No. Næss was her husband's original legal surname (from his father, businessman Arne Næss Jr.), while Ross was his mother's surname. [20] She also worked with songwriter Kara DioGuardi on the album, with DioGuardi receiving credits on seven of the album's tracks. [17] Hoping to end comparisons between her and her sister, Ashlee wanted the series to focus on the recording of her debut album. [48][49], Simpson embarked on her third North American tour, the L.O.V.E. Although the minimum age for admission was technically 12, Joe Simpson confessed that he had lied about his daughter's age to get her into the school in an October 2004 interview. [13] While filming the show, Simpson appeared in the music video for musician Ryan Cabrera's debut single "On the Way Down" (2004), portraying herself as Cabrera's love interest. While working on her debut studio album, Simpson became the star of a spin-off reality series, The Ashlee Simpson Show, which was broadcast on MTV between 2004 and 2005. [13] The album sold over five million copies worldwide.

", "Ashlee Simpson Plans To Change Name To Ashlee Simpson-Wentz", ""Little Miss Obsessive" Single Out Today! [62] In April 2008, Simpson and Wentz confirmed their engagement,[63] and they wed on May 17, 2008, at Simpson's parents' residence in Encino, California, with her father officiating the ceremony.
Ashlee Simpson Reflects on The SNL Incident, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After Show. [73][74] The former couple released a joint statement following the announcement, stating "We remain friends and deeply committed and loving parents to our son Bronx, whose happiness and well-being remains our number one priority. [95][96] Simpson and Ross released their debut duet single, "I Do" on September 7, 2018. [80] Simpson later claimed that the album was developing more of an electronic sound. But the film was a critical and commercial failure, and it earned Simpson a nomination for Worst Supporting Actress at the 2005 Golden Raspberry Awards. Simpson is the co-creative director of the line, which was released in the winter of 2011. Christmas by Various artists – Amazon", "47th Annual Grammy Awards – Winners: Production", "Simpson's 'Autobiography' Soars To No. [83][84], Simpson portrayed the character of Roxie Hart for a third time in the musical Chicago, this time in the Hollywood Bowl production of the show. [60] The album went on to sell 126,000 copies within the first year of its release, making it her lowest-selling album to date.

Ashlee Nicolle Ross[3] (née Simpson; born October 3, 1984)[4] is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.
[15] She later recorded the song "Just Let Me Cry" for the soundtrack to the film Freaky Friday (2003). [101][102] She has appeared on several international editions of Cosmopolitan, such as Georgia, Serbia, Russia, Italy, Greece, Ukraine, Slovenia, Netherlands, US and Australia. [105], With the release of Autobiography, Simpson instantaneously became marketed as an "anti-Britney", drawing comparisons to artists such as Avril Lavigne and Fefe Dobson. [36] In February 2005, Simpson embarked on her Autobiography Tour throughout North America. [68] She was originally signed to the show as a regular, but producers and CW executives decided to write out her character. The younger sister of singer and actress Jessica Simpson, she began her career as a back-up dancer for her sister and appeared in television commercials at the age of 15.

It's been 14 years since Ashlee Simpson notoriously flubbed a "live" musical performance on Saturday Night Live, revealing that she was singing or lip synching along to a pre-recorded track. "[27] The performance received significant media attention and was met with backlash. [42] For the release of the album, Simpson went back to her blonde hair.

[13] Simpson appeared as a musical guest during halftime at the 2005 Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. [47] By the time the magazine hit newsstands, Simpson had already had her nose job, and some Marie Claire readers complained that this was hypocritical. Her performance of "La La" garnered a negative reception from the crowd, leading to boos. The song featured elements of synthpop and was heavily influenced by the pop-music scene of the 1980s. [10] During this time, Simpson suffered from an unnamed eating disorder for about six months, eventually receiving treatment from her parents. [12] Her father, Joe, served as her agent. [28][29] Days later, Simpson called music video series Total Request Live and explained that she was advised not to sing live due to acid reflux disease. She said that plastic surgery was a "personal choice" that one should only decide to do for oneself and not for others. She began dating actor Evan Ross in 2013, with the couple marrying on August 30, 2014. It's been 14 years since Ashlee Simpson notoriously flubbed a "live" musical performance on Saturday Night Live, revealing that she was singing or lip synching along to a pre-recorded track. The album differed from the pop-rock sound of her previous efforts, featuring a dance-pop and 1980s themed sound. Sign up to become a Bravo Insider and be the first to get exclusive extras. [113] She cites her childhood as being the time when she began to sing and admits that she dreamed of being on Broadway and did not expect to break into the pop music scene. 1", "Ashlee Pokes Fun At Self, Lip-Synch Flap: 'It's So Silly'", "USA Today: Did 'Saturday Night Live' expose Ashlee Simpson's extra help? As the second performance was set to begin, the vocals for "Pieces of Me" were heard again, revealing that Simpson had lip-synced her previous performance. She later explained that it was a promise ring from Wentz. She received mostly positive reviews. Here’s a look back at the Ashlee Simpson SNL …

The album went on to receive a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). [79] The track was written and composed by renowned songwriter Linda Perry. Simpson had a leading role in the film Undiscovered (2005), which became a critical and commercial flop. [14] The following year, Simpson had a small role as Monique in the Rob Schneider comedy film The Hot Chick (2002).

[12], Following the commercial success of Jessica's debut album Sweet Kisses (1999), Ashlee became one of her back-up dancers on tour. "[44] Simpson had a nose job in April 2006. Here’s a look back at the #AshleeSimpson #SNL lip-sync incident and its aftermath. [61] The release served as Simpson's final album through Geffen Records.

[87] Simpson and Ross became engaged in January 2014,[88] and married on August 30, 2014, at Diana Ross's estate in Connecticut. [59] Simpson launched a collection of tops in partnership with the clothing retailer Wet Seal on April 22, 2008, the same day Bittersweet World was released in the United States. It failed to have the success of its predecessor, though it did reach the top twenty of the Mainstream Top 40 chart, becoming her second hit on the chart. [52] Her performance in the show was described as "dazzling and near flawless. [12] While Jessica launched her career, Ashlee began appearing in television commercials. In the May 2007 issue of Harper's Bazaar, she said that she was neither insecure about her appearance nor had been so beforehand. "[56] Hoping to transition to a new sound, Simpson enlisted producers Timbaland and The Neptunes to provide "beat-oriented" songs for the project. [21] The album's lead single, "Pieces of Me", became an instant hit in the United States. In 2006, Simpson began a relationship with Fall Out Boy member Pete Wentz, which gained much media attention. She later pursued a career as an actress and had a recurring role on the family drama 7th Heaven. The singer revealed what really went wrong on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. [39], Simpson released her second studio album, I Am Me, in October 2005. Simpson left the show after twelve episodes and stated that she had known all along that her character would leave the show once the murder mystery storyline had concluded. [80] The song received a mixed reception upon its release. [97] The couple was expected to release a full-length album later that year[98], but instead released an extended play record, Ashlee + Evan.

[13] After her departure from Melrose Place, Simpson reprised her role in the Broadway musical production of Chicago. [19] The project was produced by John Shanks, while Simpson co-wrote all of the songs on the album.

Though the single featured explicit lyrics and a racy music video, it failed to have any success. [81] However, "Bat for a Heart" served as Simpson's final musical release for several years afterward, with no future musical plans announced and her music website being shut down. During the closing of the show, Simpson appeared with the guest host, Jude Law, and said, "I feel so bad! When Simpson's debut single, "Pieces of Me," was released in 2004, it became a top-five hit in the United States and topped the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart based on radio airplay.