Jessica Simpson the new Bond Girl?

Pop singer Jessica Simpson has been approached to become the next Bond girl, Teen Hollywood reports today.

Simpson, 23 - who appears in the MTV reality series Newlyweds with husband Nick Lachey - would be the love interest of Pierce Brosnan in his last outing as 007.

"Jessica is being mentioned as a possible Bond girl," a source told the website. "They really want Catherind Zeta-Jones but it doesn't look like she's going to be available."

Britney Spears has also appeared on the producers' wishlist, although they realise she's a long shot. The source added: "Britney's just too well known for other things even though she has the kind of popularity with kids the producers are looking for."