In this exclusive Jessica Simpson interview, the pop music icon opens up about her empowering return to the VMAs and shares her incredible admiration for the legendary Mariah Carey. This is the celebrity interview all the fans have been waiting for! Witness the full story behind Jessica Simpson's comeback to the MTV Video Music Awards stage. We discuss her journey, the importance of female empowerment, and her impactful place among influential women in music. In our exclusive interview, Jessica reflects on her iconic career, from her days as one of the top 2000s pop stars to her highly anticipated Jessica Simpson 2024 resurgence. The conversation gets even better when we bring up another legend. Hear firsthand as Jessica Simpson on Mariah Carey becomes a highlight, where she absolutely raves about her influence. Jessica Simpson praises Mariah Carey in a heartfelt moment you won't want to miss. We've got all the latest entertainment news and pop culture details, from her stunning VMA red carpet look and Jessica Simpson fashion to hints about potential Jessica Simpson new music on the horizon. Don't miss this must-see singer interview! What's your favorite Jessica Simpson song? Let us know in the comments! LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more celebrity news and exclusives. #JessicaSimpson #VMAs #MariahCarey #ExclusiveInterview #PopCulture #MTV #FemaleEmpowerment
00:00The VMAs. You know, total whirlwind of glitz, music, those moments that just stick with you.
00:06Right. Iconic moments, sometimes career-defining.
00:09Exactly.
00:09Yeah.
00:10And, yeah, usually it's about the spectacle, but sometimes, sometimes an artist coming back to that stage,
00:15it feels like it means something more, something deeper than just glamour.
00:19Like a real turning point. Personal, professional reinvention, maybe.
00:23That's it. Stepping back into the spotlight, but maybe.
00:26Yeah.
00:26Differently. Reclaiming their story.
00:29Mm-hmm.
00:29At the VMAs. Looking amazing. Totally bedazzled.
00:33Yeah.
00:33And talking about it being like, back to where it all began. But the reason was different.
00:39And what's really fascinating there, particularly for her, is that she kept saying she was representing myself for myself.
00:45Yes.
00:45And that it felt really empowering. That's not just showing up, you know? That's a statement.
00:50It really is.
00:50A huge shift in her narrative, especially considering her early career, very managed, very external.
00:57That's such a key point. We've seen her at the VMAs before, right? Early pop days, reality TV fame.
01:03Sure. Many times.
01:04But this felt deliberate. No record label behind her this time.
01:08Oh.
01:09Just her. Representing herself for herself.
01:11And finding power in that.
01:13It feels like she's reclaimed her own space, doesn't it? It's a different kind of win than just, you know, being famous or selling records.
01:19Absolutely. For someone who built this massive brand, this business empire, what does that kind of independence signal now in today's world?
01:28Good question.
01:29Well, I think it signals a complete, like a re-architecting of her public self. It fits this broader trend, too. Artists using their own channels to control the story.
01:39Right. Direct to the fans.
01:40Exactly. For years, her story was filtered. Labels, managers, TV shows, tabloids. This feels like she's tearing down that old structure and rebuilding it herself.
01:50She's the CEO now.
01:51Yeah.
01:52Of her brand, her voice.
01:53Completely. Which just wasn't really a thing for stars of her generation in the same way. It makes you think, what does it really mean to be your own entity in this industry?
02:02It's about owning your story, isn't it?
02:04Owning it, controlling the message, deciding who you are in public. Yeah.
02:08And that feeling, that representing herself, it seems to flow right into her new music. This is where I got really hooked.
02:14Ah, the new project. Nashville Canyon.
02:17Yeah. And she calls it genre-less, which is interesting. Says it for everyone. Deeply heartfelt.
02:23Mm-hmm.
02:23But the phrase that stuck with me was she surrendered everything while writing it. Surrendered. Sounds intense.
02:31It does. And if you connect that back to what we were just saying, it points to this evolution, right? Authenticity over just performance.
02:39Right. She talked about the past, how she felt like a show pony.
02:42Yeah. I saw that quote, focused on hitting the big notes, the power ballads.
02:47Which, you know, maybe you have to do early on. Especially in that pop world. Prove the technical skills. Meet expectations.
02:55Sure. It's often part of the playbook. Spectacle first, maybe. But what's insightful now is how she's consciously shifting away from that.
03:03Towards what, exactly?
03:04Towards, as she put it, communicating with the audience, wanting to be the voice that people need to hear. That's a different goal entirely.
03:11It's a huge transformation. From proving something externally to connecting internally. Or connecting from the internal.
03:18Well put. And she's clear. She says she's still got those notes. It's not about losing ability.
03:22No. It's about how she uses them now. Redefining success for herself. Not just hitting the high note, but making it resonate authentically.
03:31Exactly. And calling it genre-less, especially after success in pop and country. That's a statement in itself.
03:37It feels risky, almost, in a world of playlists and algorithms that love categories.
03:42It is risky. But also liberating. Right. It lets her truly surrender to the song, not the box it's supposed to fit in.
03:50So creatively free, but maybe harder to market?
03:52Potentially. Streaming likes labels. Radio likes labels.
03:55Okay.
03:55But she already has fans in different camps. Pop fans. Country fans. Maybe she can bridge that.
04:01People are maybe less tied to genres now, anyway.
04:04I think so. We see artists blurring lines all the time. Folk pop, country rock, whatever.
04:09It becomes less about where it fits and more about how it feels.
04:11That genuine connection again. Yeah. And it makes you think, doesn't it? How do you approach your own work, whatever field you're in? Are you performing like the show Pony?
04:19Oof. Good question.
04:21Or are you really trying to communicate something authentic?
04:24That's powerful. Yeah.
04:25And it ties right into the courage needed to make these shifts, especially out loud, in public.
04:31After a break, look at this. She did her first live show since 2008.
04:36Wow. 15 years. That's a long time away from the stage.
04:39Right. Just two nights before this interview.
04:41And she was so honest about it. She said, I didn't even know.
04:45I didn't know if people would clap for me. Like, it's weird. It's like, you just don't know what to expect.
04:49That's incredibly vulnerable. And so relatable, I think.
04:52Totally.
04:53Even someone that famous, that successful, that fear of the unknown, will the connection still be there? It's profoundly human.
05:00The weight of expectation must have been huge. Her own, what she imagined from the audience.
05:06Immense. It really highlights the courage it takes just to step back out there, to risk it for your art.
05:11Imagine the feeling after. She steps out, faces that fear, and then, boom, it connects.
05:17The payoff.
05:18Yeah. She called the show amazing, beautiful. Said she was still on this performance high, hadn't slept since.
05:24You could almost feel it in the interview clips.
05:25Totally. And she said, I cannot wait to get back on stage again. That joy, that validation, it's palpable.
05:33Absolutely. That high isn't just adrenaline, is it? It's that deep affirmation. Being seen, heard, appreciated for who you are now.
05:43Yes. That feedback loop. This is right. My voice matters.
05:48It really makes you reflect, doesn't it? What does it take for you to step back into something vulnerable after a long time?
05:53Could be anything. A project. A passion.
05:56Right. And what can that act of courage show others about facing their own uncertainties?
06:01Her story shows that fear is normal, even for pros.
06:04But the reward for pushing through. Incredible. The triumph is in taking that step.
06:10Brutifully said. And that feeling, that high from connecting, it often comes from being inspired yourself, right?
06:17Ah, yeah. Good point. Which brings us to another VMA moment. Mariah Carey getting the Vanguard Award.
06:22A legend.
06:23And Jessica holds her in such high regard. It's fascinating hearing who inspires the people who inspire us, you know?
06:30It really is. Jessica said Mariah's music is one of the reasons why I sing, for sure. That's huge.
06:36It shows how deep those early influences run. They don't just shape your taste. They can literally shape your path.
06:42She said Mariah was her absolute favorite growing up. Knew all of Mariah's songs. That's real dedication.
06:47That's the kind of immersion that really forms you as an artist. You absorb it. It becomes part of your blueprint.
06:52And it's cool that meeting her didn't burst the bubble. She said Mariah was super kind.
06:58Which is always nice to hear. Your heroes meeting expectations.
07:01Yeah. And Jessica's praise wasn't just generic. She said she deserves everything. But then specifically added, nobody can write like her either. She's a great songwriter.
07:10Ah, that's key. Recognizing the songwriting.
07:13Right. Not just the voice, which is obviously legendary, but the craft behind the songs. That's artist-to-artist respect.
07:21Definitely. It highlights the whole package, the skill involved in creating something truly lasting. Performance and writing.
07:28And it shows how those foundational artists keep influencing people, not just in how they sing, but in how they think about creating music.
07:35Totally. Especially for Jessica, who just talked about surrendering everything to her own writing. Praising Mariah's songwriting shows where her own artistic focus is now.
07:45It's about that deeper level of craft. Beyond just the spotlight.
07:49Exactly. The intellectual side. The emotional work that goes into a great song, which often gets overlooked. True artistry is both creation and delivery.
07:58Okay, so we've covered this big professional reinvention, the art, the courage. But then there's this moment in the interview that felt just deeply human. Universal wisdom.
08:10Oh, what was that?
08:12She was asked for parenting advice for Derek Hugh, new dad, new host of Dancing with the Stars.
08:17Ah, okay. What did she say?
08:19It was simple but profound, I thought. She said, one day at a time.
08:23Mm-hmm. Classic advice, but true.
08:25And it changes so quickly. Just be present one moment at a time and take it all in.
08:30Wow. That's a, yeah, that sounds like a philosophy that probably guides her through all this other stuff we've been talking about.
08:35That's exactly what I thought. It's parenting advice, sure, but it applies to, well, everything, doesn't it? Big life changes, challenges, reinvention itself.
08:43Absolutely. It's about managing the overwhelm. Breaking down something huge, like a comeback or a new creative project, into just the next step, the present moment.
08:53It's not just for new parents. It's like a blueprint for resilience, for staying grounded when things feel chaotic or uncertain.
09:02Right. It's how you actually experience your life, instead of just worrying about the future or regretting the past. It's mindfulness, really.
09:09And her own journey right now seems like such a testament to that. Kicking it one step, one song, one performance at a time.
09:15Precisely. It's the antidote to feeling paralyzed by how big the goal seems. You just focus on now.
09:21Which brings us kind of full circle.
09:23Yeah. It feels like it.
09:25From that VMA return, representing herself, feeling empowered.
09:28To the new music, that Nashville Canyon authenticity.
09:32The sheer guts of that comeback show.
09:34The inspiration from heroes like Mariah.
09:37And then this core wisdom.
09:38Yeah.
09:39Just be present one moment at a time.
09:41Jessica Simpson's journey right now, it's more than just celebrity news.
09:45Much more.
09:46Her experiences, the reinvention, the honesty about fear, the search for real connection.
09:51There are insights there for everyone.
09:52Definitely.
09:53For you listening, in your career, your growth, maybe facing your own new challenges.
09:58It's a powerful reminder about re-evaluating what matters.
10:01Finding your own voice.
10:03And yeah, stepping out even when it's scary.
10:05Charting a path for fulfillment.
10:07Not just success.
10:09So as you think about all this, maybe consider this question for yourself.
10:14What show pony performances are you maybe ready to let go of?
10:19Ooh, yeah.
10:19In favor of something more authentic, more communicative.
10:22What stage, literal or metaphorical, are you ready to step onto?
10:27Even if you're not sure people will clap.
10:29That's a great thought to leave people with.
10:31Thank you for joining us on this deep dive today.
10:33Yeah, thanks for tuning in.
10:34We hope you found something useful here.
10:35Something you can take into your own journey.
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