Jessica's Mom Steamed Over '9 to 5' Flub

Posted Dec 7th 2006 5:45PM by TMZ Staff

Jessica and Tina Simpson Jessica Simpson's mother gave Jess a verbal smack-down after her "embarrassing" rendition of "9 to 5" in front of Dolly Parton and President Bush at the Kennedy Center Honors last weekend, telling her that she should get out of the business if she doesn't want to put in the work.

Sources tell TMZ that Tina Simpson was furious with Jess after she flubbed lyrics, stood statue-still on stage while trying to hold her dress up, and then awkwardly hurried off with a few mumbled words to Parton. Tina told her daughter that the performance was "embarrassing" and "unprofessional," and mom was further incensed because Jessica had missed a dress rehearsal and hadn't adequately learned lyrics to the song -- which necessitated cue cards at the front of the stage. Jessica can be clearly seen reading from the cards during her performance.

Curiously, Jessica's dad, Joe, wasn't undone by the snafu, according to Planet Gossip's Marc Malkin. Joe didn't feel there was any need to reshoot the performance, calling it "cute," but show producers, reports Malkin, begged Joe to have Jess do it again, without anyone in the audience. "We almost cut her out of the [CBS] show," says a source.

Jessica's rep has blamed the mishap on nerves, and tells TMZ, "There is no problem with Tina [and Jessica] whatsoever."

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16. Good for Momma, Why in the hell would CBS get Jessica Simpson to sing A country song for the Diva Dolly Parton? Where was Carrie Underwood or LeAnne Rimes or any of the the other up and coming country chicks ?

Jessica is a poor excuse for a Bad pop Singer. If it wasnt for her looks that chick would be in TROUBLE. Its a shame because Dolly is a legend and deserved for someone to do her honor. Like when Beyonce (a true talent) performed for Tina Turner last year. Thats how you give praise for your Idol.

Posted at 6:23PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Robert

17. Maybe mommy dearest should put her butt on stage and see how well SHE does. Last time I checked though the only thing she's good at is sponging off her daughter. As for Jessica, I never thought that she was that great as a performer so the performance looked status quo to me. At any rate, her star doesn't seem to be shining as brightly as it used to. Bet she's regretting dumping Nick now, huh?

Posted at 6:26PM on Dec 7th 2006 by deebee

18. Jessica Simpson's parents need to BUTT OUT of her life and stop living off of her $$. No wonder her marriage didn't work, four in a bed gets a little crowded. They need to let their daughter live her life and make her own mistakes and mind their own god damn business!

Posted at 6:36PM on Dec 7th 2006 by mary

19. Jessica (probably by the advice of daddy) cut Nick loose and has
probably regretted it ever since. She's gone South ever since the divorce.
Get away from Mom and Dad. You're supposed to be a grown up.
RUN!

Posted at 6:43PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Prnzez

20. Sounds like Tina is getting sick of the whole Simpson mess like we are!

Posted at 6:48PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Tina II

21. Jessica is a talented person, she just has a bad reputation. Why do many people hate her so much? you NEVER met her, you NEVER talked to her, AND you have NO say in her divorce. It was between her and Nick. And you guys complain how she is such a bad person and she has no talent, but technically, its your fault. she wouldn't have this image if it wasent for the "talkative" people. (if you don't get what i mean, just read the other comments). She enjoys singing, and its her passion. So people don't like her, then JUST LEAVE IT. Stop all that crap and just leave it. you hate her so much, you seem to be talking about her alot. YOU HATE HER? THEN STOP TALKING ABOUT HER. if she bothers you so much, just ignore her. how HARD is that?

Posted at 6:49PM on Dec 7th 2006 by myspace.comannakimx

22. GOOD FOR TINA SIMPSON!!! She is 150 percent right. Jessica *IS* embarrassing herself if she being unprofessional and not preparing herself for performances. Thank God she has a parent who is willing to keep it real, and keep her somewhat grounded.

There is something really dysfunctional and creepy about Joe. Really creepy. Both the Simpson girls are pretty mentally messed up, but Jessica seems really screwy. Jessica needs to cut the cord with dad. I think in two years, Jessica's career will officially be dead. She's going nowhere fast, and her dad isn't helping.

Posted at 6:49PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Tracey

23. You know what is really lame about all of this is if CBS just went with Jessica's original idea of Anal Ring Toss this 'unprofessional' stuff wouldn't even be an issue. It also didn't help that Jessica thought 9 to 5 was the range of guys that would gangbang her in front of the president.

Posted at 6:51PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Jake Wheeler

24. I'm glad to see that Jessica's Mom gave her a "chewing out".
I wish Britney's Mom would take some lesson's from Tina.
I saw the tape. I was embarrassed watching it.
She is getting paid a lot of moolah to show up & sing. She should have shown up for rehearsals and should have known her lines.
Joe (Daddy Dear) pull your head out of your ass.
It wasn't cute. CBS didn't like, therefore, you have a problem.
Joe, get out of denial PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 6:51PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Kristy

25. Tina "let me whore my daughters out" Simpson should be more careful with her words. Should Jessica Simpson get out of the business, her bottom-feeding mother would lose her income. Of course Tina can still suck money from the untalented younger daughter in order to make ends meet. Enjoy the free ride while it lasts. Last I checked, motherly advice should not come at a price.

Posted at 6:52PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Super Dave

26. And to think Jessica wants to play Dolly Parton in a movie about the her. Dolly had once commented that Jessica reminded her of herself. Yeah maybe in the double " D " department.

Jessica listening to Joe is what made her lose her husband. After she realized what she'd done by insitgating a divorce it was too late, Nick moved the freak on, and I'm glad he did!

Tina, sit down and shut up, you're still gonna get paid.

Posted at 6:56PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Nicks New Boo

27. Beauty fades, but dumb is forever. Her beauty pageant looks won't last forever. So then what's left? Just dumb.

Posted at 6:56PM on Dec 7th 2006 by nofanhere

28. Can anyone locate the clip on You Tube?? I can't find it.

Posted at 6:58PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Ronny

29. I just want to say that both Joe & Tina Simpson are CRAZY!!!! I'm sure Jessica has enough on her plate without her loony parents running/ruining her career (if she still has one)

Posted at 7:15PM on Dec 7th 2006 by TMZ User

30. cute Joe, CUTE?? The only thing standing at the end of that embarassement was in your pants. She ran off stage to SILENCE! that menas other people don't think cute, they thing DISGRACE! Including poor Dolly.

Posted at 7:53PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Rodrico

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