Around the year 2000, Jessica Simpson rose to fame as a pop singer and television personality. Her debut studio album, Sweet Kisses (1999), featured the hit single “I Wanna Love You Forever,” which became a top 5 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped establish her as a major figure in the teen pop scene alongside contemporaries like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.

In 2000, she released her second album, Irresistible, which included the title track that became another charting single. This period marked the beginning of her crossover appeal, blending music with a growing presence in media and fashion. Her wholesome image and powerful vocals distinguished her in a crowded pop landscape, setting the stage for her later ventures into reality TV and business.