Jessica Simpson, the singer, actress and designer, is now the spokeswoman of Stampede Light Plus, a beer made by Dallas’s Stampede Brewing Co.

She will appear in ads in stores for the beer and is taking a 15 percent stake in the brewer.

Lawrence Schwartz, Stampede’s president and CEO, said “Simpson is the now face of the brand.”

Jessica Simpson

In a statement, Simpson said that as an entrepreneur, she is “always looking for ways to diversify my portfolio with good ideas and good people.”

“Yes, I work out and take care of myself,” she added, “but I also like a cold beer once in a while.” Bottoms up!

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