Ashlee Simpson recently reflected on a significant moment in her career, her 2004 performance on Saturday Night Live where she was caught lip-synching. During a podcast episode, Simpson shared that the experience taught her valuable lessons and helped her grow as an artist.
At the time of the incident, Simpson was in her late teens or early twenties and expressed how challenging it was to have her credibility questioned after putting in hard work writing her songs. Despite the backlash, she acknowledged that the situation taught her humility and personal strength.
During the SNL performance, Simpson faced a technical mishap where the wrong vocals played for her second song, 'Autobiography.' She improvised by dancing and then walked off stage, making her the only musician to do so on SNL.
Simpson later revealed that she had lost her voice due to an acid reflux flare-up, leading to the lip-synching. Reflecting on the incident, she emphasized the importance of asserting oneself and having the power to say no.
Despite the initial setback, Simpson returned to SNL for another performance tied to her second album, 'I Am Me,' which debuted at No. 1. She admitted feeling nervous but ultimately found the strength to continue pursuing her passion.
She described the experience as humbling and challenging, especially when faced with criticism from the public. However, Simpson credited the incident with making her stronger and more resilient in her career.
Throughout her journey, Simpson learned to believe in her work and to persevere in the face of adversity. She viewed the SNL moment as defining in her life and career, shaping her determination to keep fighting and moving forward.
