JSIMPSON041207_01.jpgJessica Simpson JSIMPSON041207_06.jpgOur guys happened to spot Jessica Simpson on the beach yesterday, but sorry, guys - she was there for a photo shoot rather than to lounge around in a bikini. Of course, that just meant there were tons of shoot-related equipment for Jessica to hide behind - after all, the last thing you want to see during a photo shoot is a photographer, right?

All kidding aside, Jessica's fans should be pretty happy to see their favorite starlet here - she was looking happy and even good-naturedly cracking on Ken Paves (French cousin, eh?) with the paps. Looks like John Mayer's wry sense of humor is rubbing off on Jess - and we couldn't be happier to see it!