Simpson would go on to release two more
Gold certified albums -
Rejoice: The Christmas Album (2004) and
A Public Affair (2008) - but her career as a vocalist began to take a sideline to her growing career as an actress. She made her first major debut in 2005 as
Daisy Duke in
The Dukes of Hazzard movie, and has since received roles in a number of comedies, including
Employee of The Month (2006) and
Knocked Up (2007).
As of 2008, Jessica has been cast to appear in a number of upcoming movies, among them
Major Movie Star and
The Love Guru. She is currently dating
Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Tony Romo, and recently moved to Nashville, Tennessee where she is plans to record a country album, reportedly to be titled
Sippin’ On History.