Big started dancing at the age of 4 and by the time she was 11 enjoyed the status of being the youngest person ever admitted to the prestigious School of American Ballet. By 14, Simpson was dancing professionally on the road with her older sister, singing sensation Jessica Simpson Simpson has spent the past three years on tour supporting her sibling and garnering her own fan-base. Just about to celebrate her 18th birthday, Simpson is now set to stake her own claim in the entertainment world. She appears on the big screen this February in the film The Hot Chick alongside Rob Schneider She already has television appearances under her belt including a guest-starring role on Malcolm In the Middle. She has also appeared alongside her sister on Saved By The Bell, The Donny & Marie Show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, The View, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and a Disney Christmas show and concert special. Simpson is in the process of signing her own recording deal and has been talking to MTV about doing her own show. She has also been training with renowned acting coach Janet Alhanti. Currently living in Los Angeles, Simpson enjoys spending her free time vintage shopping, writing and recording music and hanging out with friends. Ashlee released her first CD, Autobiography [July 20, 2004].