Jessica Simpson Topless Scare, Wardrobe Malfunction Causes Tears

Jessica Simpson was so looking forward to her Dolly Parton tribute.  But when it came time for the buxom singer to belt out the diddy 'Nine to Five' the performance went bad.  Simpson wore a revealing black dress that almost became to revealing according to a report from Star Magazine.

Jessica Simpson Topless Scare, Wardrobe Malfunction Causes Tears

The magazine reports that Jessica nearly sprang a topless surprise on the guests at the 29th annual Kennedy Center ceremony.  According to the report the buxom blonde nearly popped out an it was Jessica's faulty dress that made her cry during a tribute performance to Dolly Parton at the Kennedy Center Honors event on Nov. 3.

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As she sang to honor Parton, reports say she was seen on tape grabbing the strapless gown with one arm, while holding a microphone.  She was able to keep her gown up until the end of the song, but was visibly upset as she ran off stage.

Parton looked on and smiled during the performance, and leaned over to whisper to a friend after Simpson exited the stage.

Simpson was in tears when she and the other singers in the tribute came back out.

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A report from USA Today details that Jessica re-taped her rendition of Dolly Parton's hit 9 to 5 late Sunday night, after her live performance at the Kennedy Center Honors was botched.

Cue the rep:™

Simpson was "overcome with emotion" while performing for her idol, says her rep Cindi Berger. "She wanted the song to be perfect and she was upset with herself when it wasn't."