Pop star and fashion mogul Jessica Simpson is set to share her life story in a new multi-part documentary series. The project, announced on September 10, 2024, will offer fans an intimate look at Simpson’s personal and professional journey, including her highly anticipated return to music.
The documentary, produced by Gunpowder & Sky, promises to be a “raw, intimate and unprecedented” look into Simpson’s life. It will cover various aspects of her career and personal experiences, including:
- Her rise to fame as a pop star
- The success of her billion-dollar fashion company, the Jessica Simpson Collection
- Her religious upbringing
- Overcoming personal challenges such as divorce and abuse
- Her long-awaited comeback to the music industry
Simpson expressed her excitement about the project, stating, “I am very humbled to team up with Gunpowder & Sky and Van Toffler, who has been a longtime collaborator and supporter of mine, to make a documentary series that is entirely real, raw and more personal than anything I have done before”.
The documentary series builds on the success of Simpson’s 2020 memoir, “Open Book,” which resonated deeply with readers. Simpson explained, “In releasing my memoir, Open Book, I was moved to learn just how much people saw themselves in my story”.
The singer and actress plans to use this new platform to share even more of her experiences since the book’s publication. “I am ready to share a lot that has happened in my life since that book was published, including an artistic journey and return to music inspired by pain and betrayal as well as beauty and forgiveness,” Simpson revealed.
One of the most anticipated aspects of the documentary is the behind-the-scenes look at Simpson’s return to music. Fans have been eagerly awaiting new material from the star, whose last full-length album, “Happy Christmas,” was released in 2010.
In a November 2023 interview with Footwear News, Simpson hinted at her musical comeback, describing the creative process as therapeutic. “Writing music has become a beautiful therapeutic thing for me that I didn’t know was so natural, but it’s because I haven’t done it in so long,” she said[6].
Van Toffler, CEO of Gunpowder & Sky, praised Simpson’s resilience and honesty throughout her career. “Her journey, like most great novels, has seen the highest peaks and profound valleys, yet through it all, she has persisted and flourished,” Toffler stated.
The documentary will feature interviews with people close to Simpson, offering multiple perspectives on her life and career. This approach will provide viewers with a well-rounded understanding of the challenges and triumphs Simpson has experienced.
Jessica Simpson’s career has spanned multiple industries over the past two decades. She first gained fame as a pop singer in the late 1990s with hits like “I Wanna Love You Forever”. Her popularity grew further with the reality TV show “Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica,” which aired from 2003 to 2005.
In addition to her music career, Simpson has found success as an actress, appearing in films such as “The Dukes of Hazzard” (2005) and “Employee of the Month” (2006). However, her most significant business achievement has been the Jessica Simpson Collection, a fashion line that has grown into a billion-dollar global brand.
Simpson hopes that by sharing her story, she can inspire others facing similar challenges. “I am looking forward to reconnecting and sharing my heart with all those who might need it in the hope that we can inspire each other and move forward on our parallel journeys,” she said.
While a release date for the documentary series has not yet been announced, fans can look forward to an honest and in-depth exploration of Jessica Simpson’s life, career, and musical comeback. The series promises to offer a unique glimpse into the world of a multi-talented artist who has navigated the ups and downs of fame with grace and resilience.
