Ashlee Simpson-Wentz: Snapshot
- Name
- Ashlee Simpson-Wentz
- Date of Birth
- October 03, 1984
- Birth Place
- Waco, Texas
With her newly-colored brunette locks and punk sound, Simpson documented the making of her first album, Autobiography, on MTV's The Ashlee Simpson Show. Her debut went triple-platinum, followed by an equally successful follow-up, I Am Me, which featured Simpson's new nose.
In 2008, she released her third album, married Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz, and gave birth to their son Bronx Mowgli – before making a short-lived splash on the CW's Melrose Place.
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Ashlee Simpson-Wentz: Video
Red Carpet Look Book
From teen screen queen to pretty in punk pop princess, see the younger Simpson develop her own rock 'n' roll red carpet style
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz: Five Fun Facts
- Knitting is one of Ashlee Simpson's favorite hobbies. "Knitting is so relaxing," she tells Teen People. "Sometimes there are holes in my scarves, but they're supposed to be different. They're authentic!"
- At 14, Ashlee Simpson shared her first kiss at a Motel 6 with a guy who worked on older sister Jessica's concert tour.
- Ashlee Simpson's worst habits, she tells Allure, are picking her cuticles and saying "f---' a lot. I sound like a sailor when I talk."
- When Ashlee Simpson went brunette she did the dye job herself, on a whim.
- Ashlee Simpson keeps her energy up with Red Bull. "I can't live without it," she admits to Teen People. "I drink three or four every day."
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz: Biography 
- 1999
L.A. Bound
The Simpson clan moves to L.A. to develop sister Jessica's singing career. Simpson occasionally joins her sister on tour as a backup dancer. "I feel so good onstage," she tells Teen People. "It's like an out-of-body experience."
- 2002
Taking on the Tube
Simpson appears in her first episode of the WB family drama 7th Heaven as Cecilia Smith. Her character dates Simon (David Gallagher) and later Martin (Tyler Hoechlin). Simpson plays the role for two seasons until 2004. A few months later, she tests the movie waters with a small role in The Hot Chick alongside Rachel McAdams.
- 2003
Boy Trouble
Simpson splits with boyfriend Josh Henderson, 22. "You move on," she tells PEOPLE in 2004, adding that she goes to brother-in-law Nick Lachey for guy advice. "Every time I have boyfriend trouble, he gives me the right answer: 'Make the guy jealous.' "
Photo Credits
Top Left: Ben Watts
BIOGRAPHY (top to bottom): Everett; Chris Weeks/Filmmagic
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