Discovery

Jessica Simpson donated a new minivan to the Casa Hogar Elim orphanage in Nuevo Laredoorphanagex Mexico this past weekend. The pop star recently won a Chrysler Crossfire sports car, but seeing that she already has a car and having visited the orphanage a few years ago, Jessica remembered the kids and asked for a minivan instead.

“The kids were cheering when she pulled up,” according to Jessica’s rep. “They surrounded the car and were so excited to see her. They kept saying, ‘Muchas gracias! Muchas gracias!’ A few of them spoke English and said, ‘We love you, Jessica!’ ”

Jess, who drove the minivan onto the orphanage ground, was greeted with a warm hug by Mama Lupita who runs the home.

“I’m so honored and happy to be able to help,” said Jessica who hugged Mama Lupita and the throng of kids who had waited anxiously to see her and presented her with gifts, including an engraved plaque with a photo of the kids and a beaded necklace they’d made for her.