Working Girl Jessica Simpson

10-08-2006 11:18

Jessica Simpson is in talks to star in a remake of 'Working Girl'.The 'Dukes of Hazzard' actress is desperate to land her first starring role in a film and has her sights set on playing Tess McGill - the role which won Melanie Griffith an Oscar in the original 1988 movie.Her spokesperson told the New York Daily News: "It is one of the scripts Jessica is considering." In 'Working Girl' Tess McGill is a fresh-faced secretary with big dreams of one day becoming the boss - and the 25-year-old blonde is convinced this is the perfect role for her to make her mark in Hollywood.Meanwhile speculation about the singer-turned-actress' relationship with 'Scrubs' Zach Braff is heating up.The couple were seen flirting earlier this month at Hamptons nightclub 'Pink Elephant' and also in Manhattan's hotspot Bungalow 8, reports Star Magazine.