Valerie Simpson(I)

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Actress
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Valerie Simpson was born on 26 August 1945 in The Bronx, New York, USA. She is a composer and actress, known for Bodyguard (1992), Les Gardiens de la Galaxie (2014) and Crazy Rich Asians (2018). She was previously married to Nick Ashford.

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Known for

Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston in Bodyguard (1992)

6.4

Soundtrack("I'm Every Woman")

1992

Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, and Dave Bautista in Les Gardiens de la Galaxie (2014)

Les Gardiens de la Galaxie

8.0

Soundtrack("Ain't No Mountain High Enough")

2014

Constance Wu and Henry Golding in Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

Crazy Rich Asians

6.9

Soundtrack("You're All I Need to Get By")

2018

Charlize Theron, Mark Wahlberg, Seth Green, Edward Norton, Jason Statham, Yasiin Bey, and Franky G in Braquage à l'italienne (2003)

Braquage à l'italienne

7.0

Soundtrack("California Soul")

2003

Credits

Composer

Yo Gotti: The Art of Hustle
Music Video
- Composer
- 2016
Amy Winehouse: Tears Dry on Their Own
7.3
Music Video
- Composer
- 2007
Method Man feat. Mary J. Blige: All I Need (Razor Sharp Mix)
8.8
Music Video
- Composer
- 1995
Ashford & Simpson: I'll Be There for You
Music Video
- Composer
- 1989
W.A.S.P.: I Don't Need No Doctor
6.6
Music Video
- Composer
- 1987
Ashford & Simpson: Count Your Blessings
Music Video
- Composer
- 1986
Une tendre passion
5.7
TV Movie
- Composer
- 1986
Ashford & Simpson: Solid
6.3
Music Video
- Composer
- 1985
Ashford & Simpson: Babies
Music Video
- Composer
- 1984
Los Angeles 1984: Games of the XXIII Olympiad
7.7
TV Mini Series
- Composer
- 1984
Ashford & Simpson: It's Much Deeper
Music Video
- Composer
- 1984
Ashford & Simpson: High-Rise
Music Video
- Composer
- 1983
Ashford & Simpson: Love It Away
Music Video
- Composer
- 1982
Ashford & Simpson: Street Corner
Music Video
- Composer
- 1982
Ashford & Simpson: Happy Endings
Music Video
- Composer
- 1980

Actress

Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
4.5
- Vocals
- Upright Piano (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Band)
- 2014
Life, Love, Soul
6.4
- Dr. Tunney
- 2012
Whitney Houston: I'm Every Woman
7.1
Music Video
- Valerie Simpson
- 1993
Ashford & Simpson: I'll Be There for You
Music Video
- Valerie Simpson
- 1989
A Man Called Hawk
7.3
TV Series
- Flame
- 1989
Ashford & Simpson: Count Your Blessings
Music Video
- Valerie Simpson
- 1986
Equalizer
7.8
TV Series
- Valerie Simpson (as Ashford & Simpson)
- 1986
Ashford & Simpson: Solid
6.3
Music Video
- Valerie Simpson
- 1985
Ashford & Simpson: Babies
Music Video
- Valerie Simpson
- 1984
Ashford & Simpson: It's Much Deeper
Music Video
- Valerie Simpson
- 1984
Ashford & Simpson: High-Rise
Music Video
- Valerie Simpson
- 1983
Ashford & Simpson: Love It Away
Music Video
- Valerie Simpson
- 1982
Ashford & Simpson: Street Corner
Music Video
- Valerie Simpson
- 1982
Ashford & Simpson: Happy Endings
Music Video
- Valerie Simpson
- 1980
Ashford & Simpson: Found a Cure
Music Video
- Valerie Simpson
- 1979

Music Department

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Da Sweet Blood of Jesus

Da Sweet Blood of Jesus

Life, Love, Soul

Life, Love, Soul

Life, Love, Soul

Life, Love, Soul

Personal details

Alternative names
- Ashford & Simpson
Born
- August 26, 1945
- The Bronx, New York, USA
Spouse
- Nick AshfordNovember 30, 1974 - August 22, 2011 (his death, 2 children)
Other works
Part of the husband and wife R&B duo, Ashford & Simpson. Their biggest hit was "Solid" in 1985.
Publicity listings
- 4 Pictorials

Did you know

Trivia
The song "I'm Every Woman", first popularized by Chaka Khan (1978) and then Whitney Houston (1993), was written by Simpson and husband Nick Ashford.

Quotes
[on touring]: You can't fool them in a room like this, they're right on top of you.

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How old is Valerie Simpson?
79 years old
When was Valerie Simpson born?
August 26, 1945
Where was Valerie Simpson born?
The Bronx, New York, USA
What is Valerie Simpson known for?
The Bodyguard, The Italian Job, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Crazy Rich Asians
Is Valerie Simpson married?
She was married to Nick Ashford from November 30, 1974 to August 22, 2011.

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