Joe Simpson Looks To Mold New Star

The New York Times reports that Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson’s father Joe has started pitching television and music executives on the idea of finding a new child and turn him or her into a star. Asked if his star-making is in any way exploitative, Joe responded, “Would I do anything to help them get to their dream? Absolutely. But would I do something for my benefit as opposed to theirs? Never. My first responsibility is to be a father, before I’m a manager, before I’m an executive producer. It’s complicated, but it’s worked so far. Personally, I have the ability to separate those things.”