Jessica & Nick: The Single Life

Newlyweds no more, see how Simpson and Lachey have gone their separate ways. By Serena Kappes

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STEPPING OUT

Making her first post-breakup appearance at VH1's Big in '05 Awards on Dec. 3 was tough for Simpson, who won the Big Stylin' award for her fashion sense. She "didn't want to go," says a friend. "Her friends had to convince her she had done nothing wrong and to hold her head high."