Jessica Simpson Recalls Her Positive Result For COVID When She First Penned The Essay

Jessica Simpson took to Instagram on Monday to reveal a cover photo of her new Amazon Original Stories, “Take The Lead,” which is based on overcoming fear, parenthood and self-acceptance. The 40-year-old singer also wrote a lengthy caption to disclose that she was previously tested positive for COVID-19.

"We have all been handed challenges and fears in our lives that, at times, felt like too much to overcome. This past year has been especially intense for me and so many of you," she revealed. "I started writing this essay on the same day I received a positive test result for COVID-19."

"I decided instead of being driven by fear, I would manifest a hopeful conversation with you," she continued. "I felt strong, resilient, and God- inspired through my pen teaching me as I was sharing with you ways to get to the other side of fear."

"TAKE THE LEAD will be available on April 29th, along with an audio version I narrated. You can read or listen for free with Amazon Prime and Kindle Unlimited. Amazon.com/TakeTheLead," she concluded.

She first announced her partnership with Amazon Studios on Dec. 10, 2020.

"I am humbled and honored to partner with @amazonstudios to bring my story and heart to life on the screen and executive produce a fictionalized coming of age series about my mid-twenties," she wrote. "A new intimate unscripted docuseries with music as a key component and 2 essays where I will share my soul and perspective while holding your heart close to mine."

Simpson has also appeared on "Tamron Hall" on March 26 and noted that she hasn't watched the "Framing Britney Spears" documentary. "If I were to watch it, like, reliving that for me it's like one of those like triggers, you know, it definitely gives me anxiety and I, I lived it," she explained.

In another interview with People, the singer also reflected on the ongoing pandemic and noted how she "had to multitask on a whole new level this year, between my kids being in school on Zoom and being a working mom, keeping the Jessica Simpson Collection running remotely and pushing through inspired ideas that became endless and so many rewarded all while keeping my family smiling."