Jessica Simpson is desperate for a comeback counting on Mariah Carey to help her “Make It Happen.”

Jess has turned to the Queen of Comebacks for inspiration.

In July 2001, Mariah made a bizarre appearance on MTV’s TRL, on which she performed a striptease and handed out ice cream to the audience. The five-octave soprano then had a breakdown in a Manhattan hotel, smashing crockery and cutting her feet and hands. She was ultimately admitted to the Silver Hill Hospital for what her publicist described as “an emotional and physical breakdown.”

Mariah’s 2005 comeback album “The Emancipation of Mimi” earned three Grammy Awards.

“Jessica has been singing Mariah’s praises endlessly,” a friend of the former MTV reality star dishes to OK!. “She thinks Mariah is amazing and appreciates that she may be able to learn from her. Jessica’s career has lost steam, but she feels that with the right advice, she could be back on track.”

Jessica A Public Affair, was panned by critics and never connected with the public. Although certified gold, an honor that requires the sale of at least 500,000 units, some industry experts pegged actual sales at less than half that.

Mariah has had plenty of ups and downs but has managed to survive them,” Jessica’s friend tell OK!. “She just keeps hanging in there. Jessica feels if she can just do the same, she’ll be okay too.”

Jessica will turn 27 on July 10, and is now concentrating on acting and will next begin work on Major Movie Star.

“Jessica and Mariah are discovering they have a lot in common and are speaking frequently by phone,” Jessica’s friend tells OK!. “Of course, it helps that Mariah’s had her fair share of men trouble. Mariah has been through divorce and high-profile romances. She’s willing to share what she’s learned with Jessica. She’s become an amazing friend.”