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Ashlee Simpson Reveals Her, Pete Wentz's 17-Year-Old Son Is Following in Their Footsteps
Bronx Wentz is ready to dance, dance to his own tune.
Especially as the 17-year-old son of Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson officially followed in his parent’s musical footsteps by releasing his first EP, She Tastes Like a Demo, on Nov. 12.
His first public foray into the musical world includes two tracks, “Like Summertime” and “What Do You Say?,” both of which lean into an indie pop vibe, with Bronx credited as the writer and engineer for both songs, according to the Spotify credits.
While “Like Summertime,” has a more high energy, pop feel, “What Do You Say?” takes a moodier approach as Bronx shows off his musical range.
And with a Fall Out Boy member for a dad and a singer-songwriter mom, it’s no wonder Bronx decided he would give it a go. Simpson, for her part, certainly had an inkling that music would be part of Bronx’s future endeavors.
“A lot of my kids love music,” the 42-year-old shared with E! News in October, “especially my oldest.”
The “Pieces of Me” singer—who shares kids Jagger, 11 and Ziggy, 5, with husband Evan Ross—shared that Bronx was planning to study music after high school, adding they’ll “see where that takes him.”
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And while music was always a big part of his life, Wentz—also dad to kids Saint, 12, and Marvel, 8, with girlfriend Meagan Camper—never wanted his kids to feel pressured to follow in his footsteps.
“As a parent, I don't want my kids to feel like they have big shoes to feel,” he shared on the Spit podcast in 2018. “I don't want my kids to feel like they need to be driven to the point of feeling like they're broken in order to succeed.”
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“At some point you see where somebody's naturally headed,” he added, “you try to magnify that.”
At the time, Bronx’s interests were starting to take shape, with the 47-year-old noting sharing that beyond taking piano lessons, his eldest was particularly interested in the “inner workings” of music of “why songs are pop songs and what's different about this song and then that song.”
For a sweet look at Bronx and his siblings, keep reading.
Jagger's 8th Birthday
"Thank you to everyone for helping make JAGGERS BARBIE DREAMS COME TRUE," Ashlee wrote Aug. 2, 2023. "THANK YOU to the amazing TEAM."
Barbie Girls
The duo posed in a Barbie box photo backdrop at Jagger's birthday party.
Silly Faces
"Happiest Mother's Day to you my beautiful," Evan wrote alongside this family photo. "You are pure love. I'm the luckiest man. You have made this life more beautiful then [sic] I could have ever imagined! .... & now we have another on the way"
Brush! Brush! Brush!
"CLEAN," Evan declared.
Model in the Making
"Styled by Jagger!" Ashlee wrote on Instagram.
Dress Up Time!
"DADDY & MAMA's hats," Ashlee gushed next to this pic of Jagger.
Snowy Smiles
Bronx and Jagger struck very different poses for this holiday family photo!
Style Icon
Ashlee and Evan's little one is a natural in front of the camera!
Disney Darling
"Happy Birthday my baby girl!" Ashlee noted next to this photo of Jagger in a Snow White costume.
Dad of the Year
"Thank you for being the most loving dad, always taking our family on amazing adventures, making us laugh, and keeping everyday fun. We love you so much. Happy Fathers Day to the love of my life @realevanross," the "Pieces of Me" singer expressed online.
Twins!
Ashlee and Jagger matched perfectly in this mother-daughter photo.
Brother and Sister Goals
These kids are just two peas in a pod! Doesn't get more adorable than that.
Daddy's Little Girl
Nothing like snuggles with daddy to make everything better.
Messy Hair, Don't Care
Sometimes you just gotta let your hair down!
Piggyback Rides and Pigtails
Just a little father-daughter quality time for the books.
Sassy Sunglasses
Just goes to show that her future is so bright!
Quality Time with Pops
Hanging with your old man can be pretty cool!
Like Father Like Daughter
Little quality time goes a long way.
Simply the Cutest
Flying high in the sky like the angel she is!
Disney Days
Nothing better than a family trip to Disneyland.
Holiday Family Festivities
The Christmas spirit was alive and well in this Christmas photo.
Family Boat Trips
Boat ride with the parents? Don't mind if I do!
Kissy Face with Mama
Pucker up for the cameras, ladies!
Costume Goals
The cutest little mini-me there ever was!
Smile for the Camera
Going old school for the gram!
He's Here!
Ashlee and Evan welcomed baby Ziggy Blu Ross in October 2020.
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