E! True Hollywood Story Season 10 Episode 7 Jessica, Ashlee and the Simpson Family

As one of the most famous families in entertainment, the Simpsons have dominated the pop culture landscape for decades. But with fame comes a price, and the E! True Hollywood Story delves deep into the personal lives of Jessica and Ashlee Simpson and their family in season 10 episode 7.

The episode begins with a look at the early days of the Simpson family, starting with patriarch Joe Simpson’s career as a Baptist minister before becoming a music manager. We see how Joe’s aspirations for his daughters Jessica and Ashlee helped catapult them both to fame, beginning with Jessica’s rise to stardom as a pop singer in the late 1990s.

The episode explores the dynamic between the sisters, whose musical styles differ greatly. We see how Ashlee’s punk rock-inspired sound set her apart from her pop princess sister and gained her a loyal following of fans. However, the pressure to live up to her sister’s success and the scrutiny of the public eye resulted in the infamous lip-syncing incident on Saturday Night Live, which derailed Ashlee’s career.

The show also delves into the family’s personal struggles, including Jessica’s tumultuous relationships with John Mayer and Nick Lachey. Viewers will get an inside look at the Simpson family’s tight-knit bond and how it was tested by the media and the challenges of fame, including Joe’s highly publicized divorce from wife Tina.

The episode doesn’t shy away from darker topics, such as Joe’s struggle with prostate cancer and his subsequent remission. Even more difficult was the revelation that Joe had been diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2021, a diagnosis that put the family in an emotional tailspin.

Throughout it all, Jessica and Ashlee have continued to pursue their careers and raise families of their own. We see how Jessica has shifted her focus to fashion and entrepreneurship, launching a successful clothing line and living a seemingly idyllic life with her husband Eric Johnson and their children. Ashlee has settled into family life as well, marrying actor Evan Ross and recently releasing new music after a long hiatus.

As the episode comes to a close, we’re left with a feeling of admiration for the Simpson family’s resilience in the face of adversity. The episode highlights the importance of family, even in the times when it seems that everything else is going wrong.