The news was confirmed by Smiths representative on July 13. 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. Grice was the local police detective who was assigned to protect Smith. 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. "[20], Smith received a Primetime Emmy Award in 1992, but felt it was not worth anything, saying "there's part of me that feels it wasn't even a real Emmy." Anytime someone said they needed a volunteer, you just knew it probably wouldnt be any fun and quickly, nobody raised their hand. Shit, did you think you were going to stay with me? I had to explain, listen, I am divorced again and that was too much for me at that point. When Yeardley enquired about security, the Springfield Police Department assured her that a plain-clothed detective would be with her throughout the event. The Simpsons actress Yeardley Smith is newly married and she and her husband have quite the love story. All About Adam Porter-Smith, 'Gossip Girl'Reboot Series Finale: Find Out How It Ended Including Andy Cohen's Surprisingly Pivotal Role, Paying Tribute to the Celebrities Who Have Died in 2023. He admired the way she dealt with fans, and she took to his quiet confidence.. She met him while he was providing personal security for her during a Simpsons event. "Lisa Simpson's Voice Steps Out on Her Own", Hunting for Old Paper with James McNeill Whistler, "J.Y. [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. I collected myself by the time I got to the bottom of the escalator. 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. But I'm trying to become better. Here is somebody who is gracious and is doing something incredibly generous. I wanted to chat with him, so I sat in the front seat. [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. NEWS. Grice was the local police detective who was assigned to protect Smith. She was asked to travel to the unveiling of the mural after the original guest Al Jean (Simpsons showrunner) was unable to attentd. His beat included the airport, so I said, Hey, I got assigned this detail. He was so in charge without being overbearing in any way, shape or form', After the event was over, he dropped her off at the airport, but she decided to give him her number. She moved to Los Angeles in 1986 and took a recurring role in the television series Brothers. 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'. 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. Yeardley Smith Voices Lisa Simpson and Grandma Flanders. 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 thing I had going for me when I moved here was that I had her as a lead blocker for learning how to handle Hollywood. [4] Smith's parents later divorced. He met her friends, who approved, and Smith spent the next two years-plus making the trip to Oregon every other weekend. Weve seen it in movies and you always wonder, wouldnt it be great if life was like that? Rachael Ray Daytime Talk Show to End After 17 Seasons, Why Palm Trees and Power Lines Movie Is a Hard Watch for Star Jonathan Tucker, Graydon Carter and David Zaslav Teaming to Host Party During Cannes Film Festival, Ralph Lauren Debuts Michael B. 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HOME. He admired the way she dealt with fans, and she took to his "quiet confidence.". tied the knot with Dan Grice last month, having first met by chance in 2014. "The Simpsons" star Yeardley Smith, who since 1989 has starred as the voice of Lisa Simpson, has remarried, and it's all thanks to the beloved FOX comedy, she told The Hollywood Reporter in a. 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. The Simpsons even commemorated the nuptials with a tweet featuring Lisa Simpson and a photo from their wedding in the background. Yeardley Smith has married a former detective she met at a Springfield event neither of them wanted to go to. 'Anytime someone said they needed a volunteer, you just knew it probably wouldnt be any fun and quickly, nobody raised their hand,' he recalled. On July 13, Smith's representative confirmed the information. You just have to have faith,' she told THR. I was unaware of what the Human Rights Campaign did until I met Yeardley and learned how closely she worked with them to help overturn Prop 8. best known as the voice of Lisa Simpson on the iconic animated comedy - tied the knot with Dan Grice last . Smith realized "that people don't mean what they say. "We've seen it in movies and you always wonder, wouldn't it be great if life was like that? She had just gone through a second divorce, and Grice had decided to focus on his career. I was so flummoxed when I got off the plane but by then, I realized, Get your fucking shit together, Yeardley. Im not a chauffeur; I was only there to make sure that she was safe, and I happened to carry some instruments that I have to keep my hands free for. Offbeat comic actress and voice specialist Yeardley Smith has made a virtue out of her odd looks, small figure and distinctive, child-like nasal tones. SMITH I didnt want to be a snotty, entitled celebrity. SMITH It was amazing. They came back and said, Oh, please? What made you fall for her? For years, Yeardley Smiththe voice actress behind Lisa Simpsonand Zibby Allen were inseparable. It was my favorite wedding yet. Dan recognized Yeardley from her performances in the 1980s films The Legend of Billie JeanandStephen KingsMaximum Overdrive but he did not know that she was the voice of Lisa Simpson. [12][13] After appearances in a number of school plays, she joined the local Arena Stage theater group on an apprenticeship, featuring in their production of Peter Pan. She doesnt want to hang out with two knuckle-dragging cops. But I wish that he had. Oh no. 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. '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. Nobody can say that we rushed into it. [33], In 2017, Smith started a podcast, Small Town Dicks, which explores real life crime in small towns in the United States. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. He was telling me that he had just gone to Singapore to coach an ex-pat team of kids for this clinic that his friend runs. [11] Aside from The Simpsons, Smith has recorded few voice-over parts, only commercials and the film We're Back! He was so in charge without being overbearing in any way, shape or form. I said, Oh God. Everybody said, 'Oh Yeardley, you'll clean up,' and that was definitely not the case. 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. Smith was previously married to Daniel Erickson and to actor Christopher Grove, whos appeared in This Is Us and How to Get Away With Murder. She moved to New York City in 1984, where she appeared in the Broadway production of Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing. I dont know There was just something about Dans quiet confidence,' she gushed. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Considering how you met, does that ever switch off? Commentary for ", Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance. And right away, the two hit it off. The actress, who has served as the longtime voice of Lisa Simpson, married Dan Grice on June 11, her rep confirmed to ET. Grice originally recognized Smith from her appearances in the 1980s films The Legend of Billie Jean and Stephen King's Maximum Overdrive though he didn't realize she was the voice of Lisa Simpson. When Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson on The Simpsons, was asked . 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. '"[10] Writer Jay Kogen praised her performance on the show, particularly in the episode "Lisa's Substitute", as able "to move past comedy to something really strong and serious and dramatic". There are lines that are written for Lisa that Yeardley reads and says, 'No, I wouldn't say that. I watch that and be mindful of potential threats because I still live in that space a little bit. Smith revealed this delightful piece of news regarding her recent nuptuals, during an interview with the Hollywood Reporter. 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. It was, like, holy shit, are you kidding me? 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. Our former co-host thought it should be Dan and Dave telling stories, and we tried that, but boy did it not work. Because Im a person who leaps and then looks, I said, Hey, why dont you come down to Los Angeles? for [The Simpsons] dates at the Hollywood Bowl. 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. He said that he would love to come, and then I asked, Where are you staying? Then there was a long pause. MAIL. SMITH Meanwhile, the red dress doesnt fit anymore, but its a great dress. A lot of people have grown up watching her and sometimes their body starts acting before their mind catches up. 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. [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. He texted back, 'I think you're really interesting, too,'" she said. [39], Smith married English-Canadian actor Christopher Grove in 1990. Yeardley was initially not interested in the event as she had security concerns since she had been a victim of stalking in the past. I mentioned this in our wedding vows, but at that moment, her eyes captured me and I really look back on that as the moment she kind of owned me. At the time, we lived in the same neighborhood so close I could hit a golf ball to his house. 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. Menu. Carl stated it was very unlikely she would recoup her money, but Smith decided she "believe[d] in this project, and my expectations have already been fulfilled by making the movie", and added: "You can support art even if it's not going to make a zillion dollars. [2][26] The New York Times critic Margo Jefferson called it an "appealing if overlong show", adding that "The career narrative needed shortening. The couple exchanged texts but kept their expectations low Smith because she's previously divorced, Grice because of his professional goals. It never occurred to me to take her bag. Matt Groening on Smith's vocal style[10], Smith's longest-running role is voicing Lisa Simpson on The Simpsons. [12], Smith became a professional actress in 1982 after graduating from drama school. 'The joke is that I really will do anything for my show but I didnt really want to do it,' she told THR. The fact that she embraced my brother. "I get a giggly feeling when I think about it because Dan didn't want to go to this event and I didn't want to go to this event but something bigger than us was like, 'No, no, listen, you two are going to meet and it's going to work out. Martha Maria Yeardley Smith (/jrdli/ YARD-lee;[1] born July 3, 1964) is an American actress, artist and writer. The previous relationships that Id had while working in law enforcement never worked out. [26] However, Smith says "if I had to be associated with one character in fiction, I will always be thrilled that it was Lisa Simpson. The happy couple on their wedding day. 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], From 1991 to 1994, alongside The Simpsons, Smith was one of the lead cast members in the sitcom Herman's Head as Louise. After we got downstairs and past the security checkpoints, there were fans waiting for her to sign things. But there are so many other things. All About Ben Smith-Petersen, Jessica Simpson Reveals How a 'Massive Movie Star' Tried to Seduce Her: 'I Thought I Would Never Share It! Grice had agreed to take on the role, as he wanted his married colleagues to spend the weekend with their families. 'I wanted to chat with him so I sat in the front seat. Dan Grice is a former Springfield police detective and the two first met in 2014 when Grice agreed to be part of Smith's security while she was in town. [12] Her other television roles include recurring appearances as Marlene on Dharma & Greg, and Penny in two episodes of Dead Like Me. Sometimes it is,' gushed Smith. They divorced after two years of marriage. 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. During the first season of Herman's Head, Smith taught herself to paint by copying other artists. Posted to Dan Grice, Wedding, Yeardley Smith Photos: Getty Images. 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. He sort of chuckled and asked if I had a mother-in-laws house or something, meaning my little guest house. I called up a buddy who worked for the neighboring police department. 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. However, she decided to invite him to The Simpsons' Hollywood Bowl shows days later. You have entered an incorrect email address! GRICE There was an adjustment. On the other hand, Dan wore a classic black tux with a bow tie. SMITH Two years. Above all, every day she amazes me. Meanwhile . In a lot of what we see on true-crime television, the police prevail and justice is served. On June 11, Smith and Grice were married at their Los Angeles home. GRICE Shes got one of the biggest hearts that Ive ever encountered. She had given Grice her phone number, under the illusion he would send a photo of his visit to Signapore. I thanked him for waiting at the gate and told him that I thought he was really interesting. Its such a beautiful love story thats more than just a bodyguard story come to life. Yeardley Smith has married Dan Grice. 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I had a shoe line for about five years that I used to make the shoes in Italy. Because of COVID, it got pushed again to June 11 of 2022. "At that point, I thought we were done because how are we going to start a relationship being 850 miles away.". Yeardley Smith has been the unmistakable voice of Lisa Simpson for almost 750 episodes. He met her friends, who approved, and Smith spent the next two years-plus making the trip to Oregon every other weekend. The captain said it was Yeardley Smith, Grice said. Theyre quite beautiful. Theres great value in that. They started texting back and forth as soon as she went back to Los Angeles. 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. Yeardley Smith has found her happily ever after Smith, who voices the character of Lisa Simpson on the iconic animated FOX comedy show The Simpsons married the former police detective Dan Grice in June. I saw it and knew exactly who she was because I remember her from The Legend of Billie Jean and Maximum Overdrive. Instead of doing it on their own, they went through 20th Century Fox, and Fox said that they would help design it and send painters, and when it came time, someone from the show would come up for an unveiling. Following her graduation, Smith shifted to New York City in 1984 and appeared in the Broadway production of Tom Stoppards The Real Thing. She also revealed that that Springfield had decided to honour the famous tv show of the same name, with a mural for the shows 25th anniversary. Then it came time to, you know, shake hands and kiss babies, which I was more than happy to do. 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. 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. 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, as revealed byThe Hollywood Reporter. [24] Three years later, with Fox threatening to cancel the series unless production costs were cut, Smith and the other cast members accepted a 25% pay cut, down to just over $300,000 per episode. Every morning, the detectives in our department there were nine of us in the detective pool would have a briefing starting at 7:30 a.m. We got engaged in August 2018 and we were engaged for four years. My respect for Dan and Dave and law enforcement, when its doing the job the right way, really expanded. Welcome to the home of Small Town Dicks and The Briefing Room! The Emmy winner explains that it all started with an appearance for the show that she reluctantly agreed to. They got engaged in 2018, and were supposed to tie the knot in 2021 - but it got pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I didnt want to get in between them, and I wasnt sure how to solve the problem. Fax: 01 865 2189 Did you get calls like that often? It was summertime and I thought, Let these guys have time with their families since they all have children. Tommy McArdle is a digital news writer at PEOPLE covering stories across all of the brand's verticals. The comments below have not been moderated. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. He gave me a couple of recommendations and as he dropped me off because I hadnt caught this name, I asked, What should I call you? He said, Call me Dan. I remember thinking, I wonder if he would have dinner with me? I thought, Of course he would, youre the job. But I didnt ask, so I ate dinner by myself. Smith, 58, married former police detective Dan Grice on June 11. Writing is my happy space, it has been a great way of putting all my thoughts out and feel liberated. [1] Smith spends two days a week recording the show. ", 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. 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. They were like, Hooray! Our showrunner Al Jean was going to be the guy to go to Springfield for the day, but then two weeks before the event, he couldnt make it because The Simpsons was gearing up for three days at the Hollywood Bowl in September of that summer. Theres something to be said for having someone who isnt in the profession and who is not afraid to ask the questions. How did you get from those I think youre interesting texts to seeing each other again? Yeardley Smith of The Simpsons married former police investigator Dan Grice on Monday, July 11. We were going to get married in March 2021, and then it was July 2021. On meeting Grice, Smith added He was respectful without being fawning. Meanwhile, when the captain of the Springfield Police Department surveyed a roomful of detectives to volunteer for a special assignment, no hands shot into the air. SMITHNobody ever meets you at the gate anymore, so I was completely thrown off and walked right past him. I love this. The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith tied the knot with former police detective Dan Grice on Monday, July 11. 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. Castleforbes Road, I mentioned this in our wedding vows, but at that moment, her eyes captured me and I really look back on that as the moment she kind of owned me. 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. 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. The American actress tied the knot with the former police detective Dan Grice on June 11. "We kept texting and then we started to talk on the phone. 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. The Private Life of Yeardley Smith. best known as the voice of Lisa Simpson on the iconic animated comedy - tied the knot with Dan Grice last . ", Episode 4.21: "A Few Thongs and A Hawaiian Funeral", This page was last edited on 6 January 2023, at 23:54. One of my jobs, sitting on the other side of the table, is that I always want to know how you do what you do and why you do it. I was, like, forget it. 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. 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. Dan, when you got the call that a very important member of The Simpsons family was coming to town, what were you thinking?
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