Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Online or listen via FM or your Smartphone and youll be seriously addicted before you know it! Most cartoons want things peppy and cartoony. Small Town Dicks is a podcast about the big-time crime that's happening in Small Town, USA. Smith intended to audition for the role of Bart Simpson, but the casting director felt her voice was too high, and she was cast as Bart's sister Lisa. Yeardley Smith Voices Lisa Simpson and Grandma Flanders. It was the longest week of my life. [2] Brooks, who is also executive producer of The Simpsons, had cast Smith in his 1994 film I'll Do Anything (in one of the film's musical numbers), but her part was cut. Smith "asked about security" before agreeing to do the event "because my vision of it would be me on an apple box with the first person in the front row literally an arm's length away," she told THR. For the nuptials, Smith wore a dress by Zuhair Murad. I looked around the room at the other detectives, including my brother. I didnt know that she happened to be the voice of Lisa Simpson. 'The haters have won': Isaiah Washington - who was fired from Grey's Anatomy for gay slur - announces early retirement from acting in lengthy Twitter rant, Plastic surgeon reveals five cosmetic procedures she would NEVER get - from dangerous Brazilian butt lifts to 'unpredictable' nose jobs, US soldier is sentenced to 45 years in jail for conspiring with Satanic neo-Nazi group to launch jihadi massacre on his OWN platoon as it guarded secret military site, Alex Murdaugh's head is shaved as he is booked into South Carolina prison fortress for weeks of evaluation before being sent to a maximum security facility housing the 'worst of the worst', Is Murdaugh family behind three other mysterious deaths? SMITH Two years. But if youre not nervous, please come because its going to be a great party and good God, weve all waited so long for this. [11] She has written a children's book, I, Lorelei, which was published by HarperCollins in February 2009. I told him that I could never move [to Oregon] because I have to do my work from here. Let identical twin detectives Dan and Dave take you behind closed doors as they explore the complex relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Smith was married to Christopher Grove for two years in 1990 and remarried Daniel Erickson in 2002 before separating in 2008. 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. The Simpsons even commemorated the nuptials with a tweet featuring Lisa Simpson and a photo from their wedding in the background. Maybe [my voice is] a little deeper now. Yeardley Smith is well-known for voicing the character of Lisa Simpson in the long-running animated sitcom, The Simpsons. The news was confirmed by Smiths representative on July 13. [21] The issue was resolved a month later,[22] and Smith earned $250,000 per episode. The show is anchored by identical twin detectives, Dan and Dave, who provide an in-depth law-enforcement-based perspective on their cases and those of their fellow . It was great while it lasted, but just not meant to be. It felt really natural and really lovely. The actress, who has served as the longtime voice of Lisa Simpson, married Dan Grice on June 11, her rep confirmed to ET. [37][38] Smith recommended that people of differing political views should be able to work together on gun control, promoting gay rights and environmentalism. You just have to have faith,' says Smith. Now, they both co-host the true-crime podcast Small Town Dicks together, alongside Grice's twin brother, Dave. The Simpsons actress Yeardley Smith and her former detective husband Dan Grice exchanged their vows last month. For years, Yeardley Smiththe voice actress behind Lisa Simpsonand Zibby Allen were inseparable. Its such a beautiful love story thats more than just a bodyguard story come to life. I didnt want to get in between them, and I wasnt sure how to solve the problem. Still, they did, even though neither had been looking for love. And she takes that very seriously. For her special day, Yeardley opted for an off-shoulder sparkling champagne dress. There are lines that are written for Lisa that Yeardley reads and says, 'No, I wouldn't say that. And right away, the two hit it off. [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. Smith was born on July 3, 1964, in Paris, France. . Everyone tested beforehand but we told our guests that if they were still nervous about COVID, no hard feelings, stay home. While comparisons to classic 1992 film The Bodyguard starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner are obvious, Smith and. 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=1132038790, 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? He met her friends, who approved, and Smith spent the next two years-plus making the trip to Oregon every other weekend. Yeardley Smith is a married woman now! How did you get from those I think youre interesting texts to seeing each other again? On June 11, Smith and Grice were married at their Los Angeles home. 'Anytime someone said they needed a volunteer, you just knew it probably wouldnt be any fun and quickly, nobody raised their hand,' he recalled. Dan was advised against it by his twin brother and fellow officer, Dave, who now co-hosts a podcast, Small Town Dicks, with the couple. At the time, I was traveling a lot for my shoe line and I was always alone, which is not my jam. The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special In 3-D! Grice, a Springfield police officer, agreed to provide security for Smith when she was in town for the event, which was the unexpected start to their romance. "[10], Smith moved to Los Angeles in 1986 on the "semi-promise" of a part in a TV film. [9] As a child, Smith was often teased because of her unusual voice. Yeardley Smith and Dan Grice on their wedding day. We wanted to honor the victims and be respectful of their families. Be the first one to comment on this story. Then it came time to, you know, shake hands and kiss babies, which I was more than happy to do. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Smith, 58, married former police detective Dan Grice on June 11. Because of COVID, it got pushed again to June 11 of 2022. On June 11, Smith and Grice were married at their Los Angeles home. In 2004, Smith performed an off-Broadway one-woman show entitled More at the Union Square Theatre in New York City. The end result was "amazing, "really natural and really lovely," she added. [2][26] The New York Times critic Margo Jefferson called it an "appealing if overlong show", adding that "The career narrative needed shortening. After it was over, he dropped her off at the airport, but she decided to give him her number before she left. The actress, best known as the voice of Lisa Simpson, likens her life to 'movies' after she ties the knot with former detective Dan Grice she met by chance in 2014. [29], Smith starred in and served as executive producer for the independent romantic comedy Waiting for Ophelia, which was released in 2009. She had just gone through a second divorce, and Grice had decided to focus on his career. Test your knowledge by naming all 20 of these famous films, 'It's my prerogative': Idris Elba HITS BACK at being criticized for not wanting to call himself a 'black actor' after sparking race debate, Are YOU smarter than a machine? To hear these stories in such granular detail with all the frustrations and how perfectly everything needs to line up in order to achieve justice was really striking. She has appeared in several films, including City Slickers, Just Write, Toys, and As Good as It Gets. 357 The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith has married her fianc Dan Grice. Registered in Ireland No 457236. I love him so much and knew that my bond with Dan would never trump that. His beat included the airport, so I said, Hey, I got assigned this detail. She moved to Los Angeles in 1986 and took a recurring role in the television series Brothers. I said, Oh, God. 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. Smith was previously married to actor Christopher Grove, whom she wed in 1990. By the time she was two, she and her family had moved to Washington, D.C., where she was raised. "[20], Smith had bulimia when she was a teenager. 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. [6][7] She is also the paternal niece of political scientist, historian, and Latin American studies specialist Peter H. The love story of these two lovebirds is like one from the movies. GRICE I went to my brothers house. But when their podcast "Small Town Dicks" got popular, things got ugly. Im single and I dont have any children; I can do this,' explains Dan Grice, who acquiesced and took the assignment, one that changed his life. Yeardley asked the makers of the show about the security before giving her nod to the event. But after a bit of begging from producers and a confirmation that the appearance would include a security detail, Smith, who had dealt with stalkers, changed her mind. GRICE Shes got one of the biggest hearts that Ive ever encountered. [12] She moved to New York City in 1984 and appeared in the Broadway production of Tom Stoppard's play The Real Thing alongside Jeremy Irons and Glenn Close. [18] Pietila stated that, having seen her in Living on Salvation Street,[13] Smith was always her preferred choice. While we were on the way, he said that he could come wait with me at the gate since I had an hour to go until my flight. I always play the friend of a friend, never the lead. It felt like forever. She described it as the best day.. Hes engaged but not overbearing, and I think thats one of his superpowers. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. My dream job has come upcan I make a TINY lie on my CV? Yeardley (@yeardley_smith) Instagram photos and videos yeardley_smith Verified Follow 582 posts 30.6K followers 651 following Yeardley I'm the voice of #LisaSimpson. Advertisement 'I eventually said I would go and they came back a few days later and said they would assign a plain-clothed detective from the Springfield Police Department. Its about two people who had sworn off setting down yet still found a way to get together. [4] Smith's parents later divorced. Oh no. 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. How do you go home and be a father, a mother, a sister, a friend? Meanwhile, a quick backstory: I had been divorced from my second husband for six years at that point, and I had not dated. Did you get calls like that often? Smith gushed: 'There was just something about Dans quiet confidence. He admired the way she dealt with fans, and she took to his quiet confidence.. [25], Despite her world-famous role, Smith is rarely recognized in public, which she does not mind, saying, "it's wonderful to be in the midst of all this hype about the show, and people enjoying the show so much, and to be totally a fly on the wall; people never recognise me solely from my voice. '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,' Smith explained. SMITHAfter the event, Dan pulled the car around and they shoved me in the back seat. Posted to Dan Grice, Wedding, Yeardley Smith Photos: Getty Images. ", A post shared by Yeardley (@yeardley_smith), The two immediately felt a connection when he picked her up at the airport, and she sat in the front seat. Smith realized "that people don't mean what they say. 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. After having dealt with a stalker, Smith reluctantly agreed to producers' pleas to represent her juggernaut show at the unveiling of a mural to celebrate the 25th year of Homer and the gang. Apparently, she had some stalkers in the past and that was a concern, so it was right in my wheelhouse. Moments after exchanging their vows, which they both wrote themselves. NEWS. Im single and I dont have any children; I can do this.. He was respectful without being fawning. It's a happy fluke. Grice was the local police detective who was assigned to protect Smith. Back in 2014, Yeardley told The Hollywood. A friend of Grice's in law enforcement brought him to meet Smith at the airport gate and he accompanied her to and from the event the next day, which Smith called "the best day.". Smith was previously married to actor Christopher Grove, whom she wed in 1990. [The divorce] pretty much brought me to my knees, and I thought I would never meet someone again. We kept texting and then we started to talk on the phone. I suggested a restaurant by her hotel, in the chance that she would end up going to one of the places I suggested. The 58-year-old star - best known as the voice of Lisa Simpson on 'The Simpsons' - tied the knot with Dan Grice last month, having first met by chance in 2014. Then there was a long pause. || Now in its eleventh season, Small Town . Sometimes it is.'. But if you're not nervous, please come because it's going to be a great party and good god, we've all waited so long for this.". 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. There were about 60 people at the ceremony and we ultimately said, Listen, we get it. Everyone tested beforehand, but we told our guests that if they were still nervous about COVID, no hard feelings, stay home. She went to Los Angeles in 1986 and was cast for a recurring role in the Showtime sitcom, Brothers. Grice was reluctant, too, to be there, but he decided to accept the assignment, because he was single, and he knew many other members of the Springfield Police Department had families theyd rather be with than an actress whod been in The Legend of Billy Jean andMaximum Overdrive. At the time, we lived in the same neighborhood so close I could hit a golf ball to his house. 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 was the lead and executive producer of the independent romantic comedy, Waiting For Ophelia, which premiered at the Phoenix Film Festival in April 2009. Dan Grice is a. Smith's agent confirmed the news on July 13. SMITH Meanwhile, the red dress doesnt fit anymore, but its a great dress. "[23] In a 2009 interview with The Guardian, she commented: "It's the best job ever. There were about 60 people at the ceremony and we ultimately said, listen, we get it," Smith said. [10] Smith lifts her voice up slightly to perform the role. A representative for Smith, who voices Lisa Simpson on the iconic animated FOX comedy, confirmed the wedding details which were first shared by The Hollywood Reporter to PEOPLE on Wednesday. I 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. We were going to get married in March 2021, and then it was July 2021. When she was cast back in 1987, I just liked the sound of her voice. I figured she would sit in the back but she asked to sit up front. Grice also didn't initially have high hopes for the event, suspecting the detail "just knew it probably wouldn't be any fun. SMITH 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. [21] However, the dispute was soon resolved and she received $125,000 per episode until 2004, when the voice actors demanded that they be paid $360,000 per episode. 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. You just have to have faith. The Simpsons Yeardley Smith Marries Fianc Dan Grice, the voice for many characters on the cartoon comedy including Lisa Simpson, Rage Against The Machine Perform No Shelter For First Time In 15 Years, Taoiseach Confirms Gormanston Camp Will Host Refugees As Country At Bursting Point, PODCAST: This Week In Music History With Marty Miller March 6th to 10th, Young Offenders To Return For Season Four, WATCH: The Stars of BEAST Roaring In Cinemas. Yeardley and Dan Grice recently got married and are content with one another. [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). It's true, I'm the worst celebrity ever. And then it was out at the box office about 10 days before it died. She doesnt want to hang out with two knuckle-dragging cops. But I wish that he had. If you are a person who, every time you leave your house, someone might kill you, where does that live inside of you? I had a shoe line for about five years that I used to make the shoes in Italy. I collected myself by the time I got to the bottom of the escalator. I was the most present for this one. He said yes, hopped on a flight to California, and the rest is history. 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. As Alex is jailed for horrific executions of his wife and son rumors abound in the sleepy South Carolina town of Walterboro - and locals say 'most people don't believe he is the killer'. GRICE There was an adjustment. Menu. During an interaction with The Hollywood Reporter, Smith recalled the whole incident and said, The joke is that I really will do anything for my show but I didnt really want to do it.. I had set some goals with my job, and I really wanted to dedicate myself to work. The Simpsons voice actor Yeardley Smith has gotten married for a third time, after falling for the security detail who was assigned to protect her in a real-life Bodyguard-style love story. He sort of chuckled and asked if I had a mother-in-laws house or something, meaning my little guest house. I love to capture moments through my words. The 58-year-old voice . Smith worried her career was over. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day, The top scoops on the goings-on around town what industry insiders are really talking about. The 58-year-old has also appeared in films like City Slickers, Just Write and Toys, among others. [40], In a 1997 interview with The Daily Targum, Smith stated "I am shy, but I have an extroverted persona which I can draw on when I need to," and that she is a "private" actress. She made her film debut in 1985's Heaven Help Us, followed by roles in The Legend of Billie Jean and Maximum Overdrive. We have some good things in the pipeline and now that people are back in theaters, were going to do some live shows in the fall. [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. He said that he would love to come, and then I asked, 'Where are you staying?' We got engaged in August 2018 and we were engaged for four years. I was going to ask about that. GRICE Whenever she tells this story she always mentions the bag, but that wasnt on the menu that day. On Ice! There were about 60 people at the ceremony and we ultimately said, listen, we get it," Smith said. The event was packed and we had the best day. Dan and Dave happen to be identical twins who are both veteran detectives. The Emmy winner explains that it all started with an appearance for the show that she reluctantly agreed to. They thengot engaged in 2018, Rebel Wilson reveals she was banned from Disneyland for 30 days, Bruce Willis steps out in LA after revealing dementia diagnosis, Miley Cyrus shares a teaser for new Backyard Sessions special, Victoria Beckham shares video to celebrate Brooklyn's 24th birthday, Nicola Peltz-Beckham shares funny video of herself dancing with husband, Cher dons black blouse for Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love, Kim Kardashian teams up with La La Anthony for TikTok, Leonardo di Caprio and Rosie Bertram attend Kuku restaurant in Paris, Wendy Williams steps out as she plans for a return to work, Camila McConaughey shares horrifying turbulence aboard flight, Victoria Beckham behind the scenes at her Paris fashion week show, Earth's geological past: A Model reveals Earth's surface change. GRICE Dave and I were both concerned with the tone, and we couldnt, in good conscience, talk about these cases and not give them the reverence and respect they deserve. Her name rang a bell but it wasnt until later that morning that I got a printout with her photo. Smith. He was so in charge without being overbearing in any way, shape or form. In 1987, Smith auditioned for the Simpsons shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show. The weekly podcast features Yeardley Smith and her two good friends, Dan and Dave. However, she decided to invite him to The Simpsons' Hollywood Bowl shows days later. GRICE Its pretty intertwined. Following her graduation, Smith shifted to New York City in 1984 and appeared in the Broadway production of Tom Stoppards The Real Thing. He texted back, I think youre really interesting, too,' she said. Smith starred in and served as executive producer for the independent romantic comedy Waiting For Ophelia, which had its world premiere at the Phoenix Film Festival in April 2009. But, of course, there wasn't a straight line to their nuptials. Smith and Grice first met in 2014 when the former went to Springfield, Oregon for a Simpsons-themed mural reveal, which the town had put together to mark the shows 25th anniversary. I love this. When Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson on The Simpsons, was asked . Yeardley Smith has married Dan Grice. [11] The book Just Humor Me includes a story, "The Race", written by Smith. 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. You just have to have faith,. And the script surprised me." "At that point, I thought we were done because how are we going to start a relationship being 850 miles away.". [10] She then played Putter in The Legend of Billie Jean (also 1985). The detective was none other than Dan. The two of them got engaged in August of 2018 and they were supposed to get married in March 2021 and then July 2021 but their wedding plans got delayed twice due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But she was completely oblivious. (2005). msha.ke/oilandwaterfood Posts Reels Videos Tagged Sometimes it is.". I didnt even stop at the restroom and I really had to pee, but I was so thrown and flummoxed being out of my element. I 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 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. Back to the love story. But he ended up getting a really nice hotel and, unbeknownst to me, broke the bank for the next six months.". She met him while he was providing personal security for her during a Simpsons event. The joke is that I really will do anything for my show, but I didnt really want to do it, said the iconic voice of Lisa Simpson. SMITH I really just sort of thought that I liked the good guys to win. She denies rumors that she almost turned down the role, though admits she had never planned a career in voice-over work. "[28] She would later perform the play for three weeks in Los Angeles the following year. 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. [41], In 2009, she commented, "People have said to me that I'm unassuming. [39], Smith married English-Canadian actor Christopher Grove in 1990. She noted "It would make me high, I would feel endorphins and this great sense of victory. Grice recognized Smith because he had seen her in other films, although he was unaware that she voiced Lisa Simpson. He was able to get past the gate again and while we were waiting, I learned that he played professional baseball for six years. When the captain mentioned Smith's name, Grice said he didn't immediately know who she was, but when he saw a photo, he recognized her from her other roles, like The Legend of Billie Jean and Maximum Overdrive. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jesse Watters Suggested 10-Year-Old Rape Victims Abortion Was a Hoax Before Arrest, Netflix rises after choosing Microsoft as partner to roll out ad-supported tier. In previous relationships, it hadnt been like that. They soon started dating, spending the first few years of their romance over long-distance, until Grice eventually moved to Los Angeles full time. detective dan and dave springfield, oregonwvu mechanical engineering research. [12] Her other television roles include recurring appearances as Marlene on Dharma & Greg, and Penny in two episodes of Dead Like Me. SMITH I didnt want to be a snotty, entitled celebrity. The separation was agonizing for me. Grice also spoke about Yeardley Smiths smile, referring to it in their wedding vows. We kept texting, and then we started to talk on the phone. 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. A representative for Smith, who voices Lisa Simpson on the iconic animated FOX comedy, confirmed the wedding details . Yeardley Smith later returned to LA. "[11] In 1997, she appeared as Lulu the palm reader in the independent film Just Write. SMITH The city of Springfield, Oregon, where Dan worked as a detective in the violent crimes unit, decided in 2014 that for the 25th anniversary of The Simpsons, they would honor the show with a mural on the sides of a downtown building because Matt Groening is from Portland, which is nearby. I told him to pull over once he got around the corner and I would get in the front seat. When the showrunners asked Smith to take Jean's place, she originally said no, which was quite the opposite of her usual approach. There were more bumps like their serious talk about how she could never move to Oregon that almost broke them up but they persevered. The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith tied the knot with former police detective Dan Grice on Monday, July 11. 'Here's to love that lasts even longer than The Simpsons,' the show wrote.
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