[27] Her one-scene role as pregnant checkout girl Nancy in 1991's City Slickers earned her "more attention than all [her] previous roles combined", and taught her "that it's far better to have small parts in big movies that everyone sees. She currently stars as the voice of Lisa Simpson on the long-running animated television series The Simpsons. Yeardley Smith, best know as the voice of The Simpsons' Lisa, has married her love Dan Grice and the story behind it is one that would make the likes of the late Nora Ephron fire up their laptop.. Smith explained to the Hollywood Reporter in an interview published Wednesday that the pair met when he served as her personal bodyguard in 2014 as she visited Springfield, Ore. According to the outlet, the Simpsons showrunner Al Jean was originally supposed to make the trip to Oregon for the event, though he ultimately couldn't be there due to a previous obligation. The 58-year-old star - best known as the voice of Lisa Simpson on 'The Simpsons' -. Martha Maria Yeardley Smith (/jrdli/ YARD-lee;[1] born July 3, 1964) is an American actress, artist and writer. Its really not my thing. Smith originally did not want to attend the event, in part because she was concerned with security and had experienced stalking in the past. She has been the voice of Lisa Simpson on Fox's hit television show The Simpsons since 1987. . Grices law enforcement friend brought him to meet Smith at the airport gate. Lending vocal life to the animated role of "Lisa Simpson," the intelligent, caring, saxophone-droning, vegetarian member of the Simpson family, has been her bread-and-butter job for over a remarkable 30 years. Yeardley Smith and Dan Grice on their wedding day. I said, Oh God. Registered in Ireland No 457236. The Simpsons actress Yeardley Smith is newly married and she and her husband have quite the love story. The 58-year-old actress, who has famously played Lisa Simpson in the animated series since it premiered in 1989, tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, police detective Dan Grice, last. The actress, who plays Lisa Simpson in the series, tied the knot with police detective Dan Grice last month - eight years after he was hired to protect her as her bodyguard, The star, who has been divorced twice in the past, first met her husband back in 2014, during a Simpsons mural unveiling in Springfield, Oregon, in honor of the show's 25th anniversary. I didnt know that until the next day when she told me where she had gone. She's also a great actress. July 13, 2022 When Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson on The Simpsons, was asked to travel to Springfield, Oregon to help unveil a Simpsons mural in 2014, she initially didn't want to. The news was confirmed by Smith's representative on July 13. Further details about the wedding are yet to be revealed. If he had been 23 years into being a detective and I was 30 years into my career, that would be a much different story. It was about a 23-minute ride from the airport to the hotel and during that time, I found out if he was married, divorced, had any children or a girlfriend. Because of Dans line of work, he was able to compartmentalize quite brilliantly. Yeardley Smith, best know as the voice of The Simpsons' Lisa, has married her love Dan Grice and the story behind it is one that would make the likes of the late Nora Ephron fire up their laptop. Portuguese products available Online we mail to all lower 48 states. 10: Lasting Impact Best Episodes Bonus plaincrois So, I was wearing these pretty baller leather booties with appliques and cutouts. She went on to star in several other plays in Washington. 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She then invited him to come out to California to visit, and the rest is history, They soon started dating, spending the first few years of their romance over long-distance, until Grice eventually moved to Los Angeles full time. While comparisons to classic 1992 film The Bodyguard starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner are obvious, Smith and Grices love story also features two people who had sworn off settling down. Dont forget to stay tuned with us for the latest updates from the world of showbiz. He said that he would love to come, and then I asked, Where are you staying? Then there was a long pause. SMITH Meanwhile, Dan asked Dave if he should text me to ask if I wanted to eat with them and Dave said, No, you shouldnt do that. They just don't realize how much impact they have on an impressionable actor and all actors are impressionable." Yeardley Smith has married a former detective she met at a Springfield event neither of them wanted to go to. Not that I really have to deal with it, but when we go out and people recognize her, that can lead to some awkward interactions with fans. If you are a person who, every time you leave your house, someone might kill you, where does that live inside of you? Days after the nuptials, the glowing newlyweds joined The Hollywood Reporter on Zoom to recap their romance from the initial spark at the airport to navigating a long-distance relationship, as well as the other big collaboration in their lives the true-crime podcast Small Town Dicks, which they co-host along with Dans twin brother, Detective Dave. Yeardley Smith, best know as the voice of The Simpsons' Lisa, has married her love Dan Grice and the story behind it is one that would make the likes of the late Nora Ephron fire up their laptop.. Video transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] It was my favorite wedding yet. [10] In Los Angeles, Smith appeared in theatrical productions of Living on Salvation Street, for which she was paid $14 for each performance,[13] Boys and Girls/Men and Women, and How the Other Half Loves, and played the recurring role of Louella Waters on the Showtime series Brothers. I then asked if he wanted to go to dinner that night. When the showrunners asked Smith to take Jean's place, she originally said no, which was quite the opposite of her usual approach. Dans actually a really good photographer. She said: "I loved it. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We're a Digital Platform offering the Latest Updates and News from Entertainment, Technology, Lifestyle and Food Industry. Did you get calls like that often? Smith, 58, married former police detective Dan Grice on June 11. It was supposed to be similar to what they did for Looney Tunes with the Hollywood Bowl orchestra playing the score live underneath the screen, but James L. Brooks said, Oh, no, no, no. What has it all been like for you? We send big congratulations to Yeardley Smith and her now-husband Dan Grice as they are all set to embark on a new journey in their lives. When the day finally came, he picked her up at the airport and watched her sign autographs graciously for fans. I told him that I could never move [to Oregon] because I have to do my work from here. She further added, Out of curiosity, I asked about security because my vision of it would be me on an apple box with the first person in the front row literally an arms length away. They allotted a plain-clothed detective from the Springfield Police Department for her security. That first drive from the airport to her hotel, I remember as she was interrogating me, I looked over at her in the passengers seat and she gave me this smile. A young woman is attacked while in the home of a well-to-do couple. Sometimes it is,' gushed Smith. Dan and Dave are the heart and soul of this podcast, and were almost 5 years old come August. I collected myself by the time I got to the bottom of the escalator. In 2004, Smith performed an off-Broadway one-woman show entitled More at the Union Square Theatre in New York City. It felt really natural and really lovely. You just have to have faith,' said Smith. Smith who provides the voice for many characters on the cartoon comedy including Lisa Simpson, met Grice while on a promotional tour at Springfield, Oregon. ", But when his superior asked for volunteers, said Grice, "I looked around the room at the other detectives, including my brother. You just have to have faith. The Simpsons Star Yeardley Smith Weds Detective She Met in Springfield The Hollywood Reporter, True Crime Podcast Stories & More | Small Town Dicks, Do not sell or share my personal information. Dan and Dave are seen together in a throwback photo, The next day he picked her up for the event, which she described as 'the best day,' adding, 'The fans were incredible and it was a beautiful, sunny day.'. Some people love it. [19] Smith has only voiced characters other than Lisa on very rare occasions, with those characters usually being some derivative of Lisa, such as Lisa Bella in "Last Tap Dance in Springfield" and Lisa, Jr. in "Missionary: Impossible" (both from season 11 in 2000). Im going to be 58 in July, and theres something to be said for having a little bit of wisdom after all this time and two divorces. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter, While working as a detective, Dan Grice was hired to protect Smith and the chance encounter led to love and marriage: "Weve seen it in movies and you always wonder, wouldnt it be great if life was like that? I had a terrific time, which I feel like not every bride can say. [18] Pietila stated that, having seen her in Living on Salvation Street,[13] Smith was always her preferred choice. Smith gushed: 'There was just something about Dans quiet confidence. [10] However, the following year, she played Connie in Stephen King's Maximum Overdrive (1986), noting it was "truly a dreadful film, but I had a great part in it. Smith, who has voiced Lisa Simpson in the famous adult cartoon since 1989, married former detective Dan Grice in June. I was always eating alone, too, so I asked him where I should eat. Smith realized "that people don't mean what they say. SMITH Yes. Dan, when you got the call that a very important member of The Simpsons family was coming to town, what were you thinking? Theres something to be said for having someone who isnt in the profession and who is not afraid to ask the questions. During a pay dispute in 1998, Fox threatened to replace the six main voice actors with new actors, going as far as preparing to cast new voices. I think shes incredibly sexy and when I saw her at the Hollywood Bowl, she was wearing this little red dress and its my absolute favorite. [2][26] The New York Times critic Margo Jefferson called it an "appealing if overlong show", adding that "The career narrative needed shortening. Tarpley Hitt Reporter. But Im sure what u mean is "Lisa sits across the aisle FRM me but I look forward to working w/ Her & the Dems on #GunReform #LGBTQIequality & protecting the " ", "People: Cameron Diaz gives a hair-raising scene", The Interviews: An Oral History of Television, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yeardley_Smith&oldid=1145024851, Awaiting release; also executive producer, Main cast member; appeared in 32 episodes, Brown Dummy Bear, additional voices (voice), Episodes 2.12: "Forget Me Not" and 2.14: "Always", Episodes 1.18: "Double Trouble" and 1.20: "Corner Pocket", Episode 3.14: "The Einstein Approximation", Episode 3.6: "Caramel Princess Time" and Episode 3.12: Stanford, Episode 3.6: "WWJD: What Would Jessica Do? She made her film debut in 1985's Heaven Help Us, followed by roles in The Legend of Billie Jean and Maximum Overdrive. I was going to ask about that. [39], Smith married English-Canadian actor Christopher Grove in 1990. Sometimes it is.. It felt like forever. [4] Smith's parents later divorced. When Dan's superior asked for volunteers for the event, he signed up so that the other detectives could spend time with their families and children. The separation was agonizing for me. In 1987, Smith auditioned for the Simpsons shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show. Castleforbes Road, Barry Star Sarah Goldberg on Sallys Point of No Return: Its the Final Nail in the Coffin, Owen Wilson on a Potential Theatrical Deal for Nancy Meyers Movie: What You Would Want and Expect, Brandi Carlile, Judd Apatow and Kevin Nealon Set to Take Stage at Rock4EB! He was not overly impressed by me and I really admired his sense of self-assurance. How do you go home and be a father, a mother, a sister, a friend? I want this to be a big deal with singing, dancing and guests. A show had to be written, and Al couldnt make it to Springfield. Above all, every day she amazes me. Smith made her film debut with the 1985 drama film Heaven Help Us followed by The Legend of Billie Jean and Maximum Overdrive. He sort of chuckled and asked if I had a mother-in-laws house or something, meaning my little guest house. [10] Smith lifts her voice up slightly to perform the role. "[26] The show's creator Matt Groening has called Smith very similar to Lisa: "Yeardley has strong moral views about her character. "[20] It premiered on April 4, 2009, at the Phoenix Film Festival.[30]. I called up a buddy who worked for the neighboring police department. Dan is the first officer on scene and his investigation turns up disturbing clues that lead him to believe the victim narrowly escaped a couple with deadly intentions. I was so flummoxed when I got off the plane but by then, I realized, Get your fucking shit together, Yeardley. After it was over, he dropped her off at the airport, but she decided to give him her number before she left. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. By the time I land, he texted me that picture. And before Yeardley went back to LA, Dan got her number to text her a photo from a recent trip. All About Louis Eisner, Kim Kardashian's Dating History: From Kanye West to Pete Davidson, Luis Ruelas Calls Teresa Giudice's Brother Joe Gorga 'a Good Human,' Says They Got 'Vulnerable' Before Feud, 'She Would Have Been Such a Good Mom': Wash. Man Sentenced for Murdering Ex Because She Was Pregnant. Sitting in my normal place with a cup of coffee, our captain who ended up becoming police chief said he needed a volunteer for an assignment. Yeardley, who voices Lisa on "The Simpsons", tied the knot with Dan Grice on June 11, and shared how she and the former police detective first met. Smith eventually agreed to go, and met Grice at the airport. The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith has married her fianc Dan Grice - eight years after the couple first met when Smith was on a promotional visit to Springfield, Oregon and Grice was the local . But she was completely oblivious. [The divorce] pretty much brought me to my knees, and I thought I would never meet someone again. SMITHA week later, Im in Los Angeles, and Dan texted to say, I really wish youd asked me to dinner, which was so sweet. When Yeardley enquired about security, the Springfield Police Department assured her that a plain-clothed detective would be with her throughout the event. Hes engaged but not overbearing, and I think thats one of his superpowers. 'I wanted to chat with him so I sat in the front seat. I often say that Im sort of in awe, amazed and get a giggly feeling when I think about it because Dan didnt want to go to this event and I didnt want to go to this event but something bigger than us was like, No, no, listen, you two are going to meet and its going to work out. The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special In 3-D! On meeting Grice, Smith added He was respectful without being fawning. Yeardley Smith is a married woman now! His beat included the airport, so I said, Hey, I got assigned this detail. But there are so many other things. You have entered an incorrect email address! While he suggested places for her to grab a bite, they both admitted to the outlet that they secretly thought about asking each other to dinner - although, neither did, each wished that they had. The newlyweds met back in 2014 when Smith traveled to Springfield, Oregon, to attend a Simpsons-themed mural unveiling the town put together in honor of the show's 25th anniversary. After we got downstairs and past the security checkpoints, there were fans waiting for her to sign things. She then tied the knot with a man named Daniel Erickson in 2002, but their marriage ended six years later, The Simpsons even commemorated the nuptials with a tweet featuring Lisa Simpson and a photo from their wedding in the background. Meanwhile . How long after the decision to move here did you get engaged? [12], Smith became a professional actress in 1982 after graduating from drama school. They began texting, and Dan visited Los Angeles, as she started going to Oregon. On the other hand, Dan wore a classic black tux with a bow tie. Shes incredibly generous. The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith has married her fianc Dan Grice. Yes, you heard it right. She "had a voice-over agent for about two years, and I used to go out [on auditions] all the time, but it never really came to anything. SMITH I didnt want to be a snotty, entitled celebrity. In 2011, Smith starred as Ms. Miller in the movie The Chaperone alongside Triple H and Ariel Winter. [29], Smith starred in and served as executive producer for the independent romantic comedy Waiting for Ophelia, which was released in 2009. The event was packed and we had the best day. But he ended up getting a really nice hotel and, unbeknownst to me, broke the bank for the next six months. 4 min read Yeardley Smith, best know as the voice of The Simpsons ' Lisa, has married her love Dan Grice and the story behind it is one that would make the. It was summertime and I thought, Let these guys have time with their families since they all have children. The film was a box office bomb and critically panned, although Smith "thought it would be the movie that launched my career. Grice recognized Smith because he had seen her in other films, although he was unaware that she voiced Lisa Simpson. Davis' Co-Creator Damon Lindelof on Looming Writers Strike: "We Have to Keep Up With the Times", Henry Winkler on Why He Brought So Many Bundt Cakes to 'Barry' Set, The Definitive Voice of Entertainment News. [5] Her maternal grandfather was art historian A. Hyatt Mayor, and among her great-grandparents were marine biologist and zoologist Alpheus Hyatt and artist and sculptor Harriet Randolph Hyatt Mayor. Dublin 1, Ireland, Tel: 01 524 1100 Dan and Dave went there with their dad, and he told me he had this picture of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel, the one you see in all the James Bond movies, but he cant find it. [2] She later spoke of her regrets of appearing in the latter in her one-woman show More.[16]. She has appeared in several films, including City Slickers, Just Write, Toys, and As Good as It Gets. All about Yeardley Smith's husband as The Simpsons' voice actress gets married. I will say, though, that the hardest thing was the commute. Yeardley is able to go through moments of great emotion and wring it for all she's worth. A representative for Smith, who voices Lisa Simpson on the iconic animated FOX comedy, confirmed the wedding details which. When Yeardley Smith was asked to represent her show, The Simpsons, at a mural unveiling event in Springfield, Oregon, in 2014, she declined. But I also really respected his work and how good he was at it, and I respected the bond he shares with Dave. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-button-1'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-button-2'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-button-4'); }); 1st Floor Castleforbes House, [11], She married Daniel Erickson in 2002; the marriage lasted for six years and Smith filed for divorce on May 21, 2008, citing irreconcilable differences. Thats impressive. I'm single and I don't have any children, I thought I can do this.". Before Smith flew back to Los Angeles following the event, Grice wanted to show her a picture from a trip he had recently taken to Singapore but couldn't find it, so Smith gave him her phone number to text the photo to her later. The couple who also now co-host a podcast called Small Town Dicks with Dan's brother, Dave got engaged in August 2018 and planned to marry in March 2021 but pushed the ceremony back twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Im waiting downstairs, and after he asked where I had dinner, I told him that I almost asked him to dinner but before he could answer, the woman from the city council comes running around the car and shoves me in the backseat to give me the run of the show. Since he was single, he had no such commitments. Email: [emailprotected]. Smith, who voices the character of Lisa Simpson on theiconic animated FOX comedy show The Simpsons married the former police detective Dan Grice in June. GRICE So, just everything. Directed by Judith Ivey,[28] the play is about her mixed feelings over the success of The Simpsons, her parents, her relationships, and her struggles with bulimia. But I'm trying to become better. The 58-year-old actress, who has famously played Lisa Simpson in the animated series since it premiered in 1989, tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, police detective Dan Grice, last month - eight years after he was hired to protect her as her bodyguard.
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