Ashlee Simpson was born on October 3, 1984, to Joseph (Joe) and Tina Ann Drew Simpson. Ashlee started dancing at the age of 4 and by the time she was 11 enjoyed the status of being the youngest person ever admitted to the prestigious School of American Ballet. By 14, Ashlee was dancing professionally on the road with her older sister, pop singer Jessica Simpson. Ashlee spent 1999-2001 on tour supporting her sibling and garnering her own fan-base. Despite the fact that she hasn't put out an album of her own, she already has 50 websites devoted to her. Ashlee is now set to stake her own claim in the entertainment world. She is in the process of signing her own recording deal and has been talking to MTV about doing her own show. She has also been training with renowned acting coach Janet Alhanti. Currently living in Los Angeles, Ashlee enjoys spending her free time vintage shopping, writing and recording music and hanging out with friends.



Personality described as "fiery and blunt" Ex-sister-in-law of singer Nick Lachey. Broke up with boyfriend of over two years, Josh Henderson [2004] She released her first CD, Autobiography, it hit platinum in the first week of release. [July 20, 2004] Her album, Autobiography, hit #1 on the Billboard its first week out. Featured on her sister, Jessica Simpson's Christmas album with the track "Little Drummer Boy". Her MTV show "The Ashlee Simpson Show" (2004) returned for a second season. Whilst performing on "Saturday Night Live" (1975) in October 2004, she sang over a backing track to add fullness to her weakened voice but the wrong tape played over the wrong song and thus created a media frenzy. She is a fan of the independent band, 'Stilletto Formal'. Was nominated for the 2006 Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress along side her sister Jessica Simpson. Ashlee was nominated for her performance in the film Undiscovered (2005), while Jessica was nominated for her performance in The Dukes of Hazzard (2005). Neither won the award, however. Suffered from anorexia as a young teenager. Announced her engagement to Peter Wentz on April 9, 2008. Ashlee and her husband, Peter Wentz, are expecting a baby [May 17, 2008]. Ranked #18 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.