Jessica Simpson has bought the rights to make a movie of the Jackie Collins book Lovers and Players. "Jessica has read the book several times and loves it," an insider says. The heroine of the novel is Liberty, a 19-year-old waitress. "Jessica says the role is perfect for her," the insider added. "She's hoping it will showcase her as a serious actress." Let me get this straight: Jessica Simpson hopes a role as a 19-year-old waitress in a Jackie Collins story will make her look like a serious actress???? Wow.