Jessica Simpson teams with Amazon on scripted and unscripted series based on her memoir

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Simpson's bestselling memoir Open Book that was released in February will be the basis for an unscripted docuseries and an IMDb TV coming-of-age scripted drama series. The unscripted series will feature never-been-seen personal footage shot over the last decade. "It will explore the highs and lows of Simpson’s life, including her singing career, her journey to sobriety, starting a family, the rise of creating a billion-dollar business," per Deadline. The fictionalized series from Amazon-owned IMDb TV "will be centered around Simpson coming of age in her mid-twenties, following her divorce, on the journey to discovering herself." In 2013, Simpson was attached to star in an NBC semi-autobiographical comedy. “I am humbled and honored to partner with Amazon Studios to bring my story and heart to life on the screen," says Simpson. "I am a huge TV fan and many of my favorite shows live on Amazon, so the gift of this unprecedented collaboration is a dream for me. From our first meeting I had a visceral connection to every member of this team.  I know that parts of my life have been extraordinary, but I also know that many of my struggles are universal. I hope to continue the mission I set out to accomplish in writing Open Book — to inspire others to be entertained, moved, and empowered to walk through fear and come out on the other side even stronger.”