Even the Rich

Jessica Simpson: Blonde. Billionaire. Boss | Staying Power | 96

Jan 11, 2022

A deep dive into Jessica Simpson's journey from pop star to fashion mogul, discussing her enduring staying power, favorite moments from 'Newlyweds', media portrayal of female stars, and speculation about a pop star comeback. The episode also includes insights from meeting Jessica at her home and explores her multifaceted success story in the industry.

38:02

Episode guests

Lindsay Mannering

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Quick takeaways

Jessica Simpson's transparency about struggles with alcoholism and relationships highlights her personal growth journey.

The impact of Jessica Simpson's reality TV show 'Newlyweds' on pop culture and celebrity portrayal revolutionized the industry.

Deep dives

Jessica Simpson's Journey to Stardom and Reinvention

Jessica Simpson's career trajectory from a preacher's daughter dreaming of changing the world to becoming a global celebrity is highlighted. Despite facing challenges like body shaming, toxic relationships, and alcoholism, Jessica continuously reinvented herself, evolving into a singer, reality TV star, actress, fashion mogul, and author, showcasing her multi-faceted career akin to a Shakespearean play with numerous acts.

Introduction

4min

Nostalgia and Reality TV: A Look Back at 'Newlyweds'

9min

Deconstructing Media Portrayal of Female Stars

4min

Meeting Jessica Simpson: A Profile of the Pop Star

10min

Pop Star Comeback Speculation and The Dip's Founding Mission

6min

Jessica Simpson: A Multifaceted Success Story

8min

Promotion of Ad-Free Content, Survey Request, and How I Built This Podcast Preview

2min

Jessica Simpson has never stopped reinventing herself. Early in her career she went from pop star to reality star. Now she's a fashion mogul and author. Two decades into her career, she's still making waves. On this episode, culture writer Lindsay Mannering joins Aricia and Brooke to talk about their favorite Newlyweds moments, meeting Jessica at her Hidden Hills mansion, and Jessica’s enduring staying power.

For more, check out Lindsay’s New York Times profile of Jessica Simpson: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/29/style/jessica-simpson-memoir-alcohol-addiction.html

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