"I needed to escape," says Jessica Simpson, reflecting on her recent 10-day trip to Kenya. "I needed to get away from life and surround myself in that which is good." For the pop princess, that meant being a goodwill ambassador for Operation Smile, an international charity that provides free reconstructive surgery to kids.

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look at those roots!

Wearing her designer duds to help the poor people of Africa. Class with a capital K.

Wearing her designer duds to help the poor people of Africa. Class with a capital K.

Designer duds? Just ***** off.

Little harsh, dont you think?

My local newspaper is reporting that Jessica was scheduled to have another visit with the people of Africa, but she was so sick she had to stay in bed the whole day. Later that day she was spotted on a $1,500 safari.

April Rain dont mess with the biggest simpson fan i know. trust me

Oh ok. Thanks for warning me.

Designer duds? Just ***** off.

You're a sick son of a bitch.

You're a sick son of a bitch.

Thanks! :heart: *sick daughter* ;)

You're a sick son of a bitch.

Thanks! :D Love you too :heart:

ugh...she just wanted to get some good PR...what better thing to do than pose with starving african kids?

Thanks! :D Love you too :heart:
:heart: ^_^