Oh no. Eventually Grice took up Smith on a visit to Los Angeles and as the relationship developed, she began commuting to Oregon to visit him. She's also a great actress. And then it was out at the box office about 10 days before it died. [2][10] After the audition, the role was given to another actress. I will say, though, that the hardest thing was the commute. GRICE Id gotten that type of call exactly zero times. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. [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. Yeardley Smith has voiced the character of Lisa Simpson ever since The Simpsons first aired in 1989. Why This Years Event May Be Different, Inside the $25,000 Members-Only Club That Gives Access to VIP Suites at L.A.s Biggest Arenas, The Karl Lagerfeld Hotel in Macao Officially Opens inJune, Chlo Sevigny Is Craving Glamour: How Many More Frumpy Mommies Can I Play?, The Most Exciting City Hotels and Beach Resorts in Thailand, A Tourists Guide to Love Star Ben Feldmans Vietnam Travel Diary, Chlo Sevigny Is Craving Glamour: "How Many More Frumpy Mommies Can I Play? He was able to get past the gate again and while we were waiting, I learned that he played professional baseball for six years. GRICE I had finally gotten to a point where I was really content. Thats exactly what it was. Thats impressive. However, she decided to invite him to The Simpsons' Hollywood Bowl shows days later. All about Yeardley Smith's husband as The Simpsons' voice actress gets married. When the showrunners asked Smith to take Jean's place, she originally said no, which was quite the opposite of her usual approach. ", Owen Wilson on a Potential Theatrical Deal for Nancy Meyers Movie: "What You Would Want and Expect", 'Mrs. She described it as the best day.. "[20], Smith had bulimia when she was a teenager. It took me a really long time to get my bearings again. 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. SMITHA week later, Im in Los Angeles, and Dan texted to say, I really wish youd asked me to dinner, which was so sweet. "[9][14], Smith enjoys writing and painting. 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. "[28] She would later perform the play for three weeks in Los Angeles the following year. Yeardley Smith is a married woman now! She made her film debut in 1985's Heaven Help Us, followed by roles in The Legend of Billie Jean and Maximum Overdrive. In June 2016, the Human Rights Campaign released a video in tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting; in the video, Smith and others told the stories of the people killed there. They came back and said, Oh, please? Yeardley Smith is well-known for voicing the character of Lisa Simpson in the long-running animated sitcom, The Simpsons. Aside from The Simpsons, Smith has recorded few voice-over parts, only commercials and the film We're Back! Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. You just have to have faith. Im just smitten. There will be spots for humor, but thats not going to be the focus. She has been the voice of Lisa Simpson on Fox's hit television show The Simpsons since 1987. . They thengot engaged in 2018, Jock Zonfrillo was set to appear in upcoming MasterChef Australia, Michelle Obama Joins Bruce Springsteen on Stage in Barcelona, Antiques Roadshow: Carice Cliff jug estimated to be worth thousands, Lukas Gage and Chris Appleton celebrate wedding in Las Vegas, Matthew Lawrence claims agency fired him for refusing to strip, Jerry Springer's last Australian interview before his passing, Alyssa Farah Griffin gets into heated debate with Sunny Hostin, Melissa Leong talks about Jock just hours before his death, Jennifer Aniston shares cute video with her gal pals on Instagram, 'Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge' brings new spin to home renovation, Kochie wears red lipstick to show support for women's mental health, Sofia Richie new hubby Elliot Grainge narrates her GRWM TikTok. He didnt try to impress anyone. 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. 'Here's to love that lasts even longer than The Simpsons,' the show wrote. Grice was hired to work security at a "Simpsons" event in 2014, which. 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. Sometimes it is. [2][26] The New York Times critic Margo Jefferson called it an "appealing if overlong show", adding that "The career narrative needed shortening. Fundraiser, Zendaya Recalls First Date at 15 to See Spider-Man in 3D, Hank Azaria on Why He Chose to Not Appear in 'The Problem With Apu': "I Was Really Freaked Out", 'The Simpsons' Teams with Happy Socks on a Colorful Collection for the Whole Family, A Less Outrageous and Costume-y Met Gala? 'I wanted to chat with him so I sat in the front seat. Take me back to The Simpsons event in 2014. I stuffed him in a box at the Bowl with a bunch of my friends. I was the most present for this one. ", But when his superior asked for volunteers, said Grice, "I looked around the room at the other detectives, including my brother. It was very important for both of us that Yeardley act as the mediator for Dave and I talking about these cases, along with the other [detective guests] we have on. I always play the friend of a friend, never the lead. 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 moved to New York City in 1984, where she appeared in the Broadway production of Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing. The Simpsons even commemorated the nuptials with a tweet featuring Lisa Simpson and a photo from their wedding in the background. 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, "The Simpsons" star Yeardley Smith is married! 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, WATCH: The Mad Mash Up Movie: Polite Society, Radio NOVAs CASA NOVA Community Noticeboard. Smith revealed this delightful piece of news regarding her recent nuptuals, during an interview with the Hollywood Reporter. We got engaged in August 2018, and we were engaged for four years. 32K Followers, 671 Following, 588 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Yeardley (@yeardley_smith) Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Online or listen via FM or your Smartphone and youll be seriously addicted before you know it! [8] Smith has labeled her family "upper crust and reserved". I dont know. It's not malicious. In 1989, the shorts were spun off into their own half-hour show, The Simpsons. By the time she was two, she and her family had moved to Washington, D.C., where she was raised. Above all, every day she amazes me. [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. Who is Dan Grice? 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. 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. 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. 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. The Briefing Room Ep. "[20] It premiered on April 4, 2009, at the Phoenix Film Festival.[30]. 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.'. Because of COVID, it got pushed again to June 11 of 2022. Smith, who voices Lisa Simpson, met her husband, a former detective, at a Simpsons event in Oregon. I'm single and I don't have any children, I thought I can do this.". Moments after exchanging their vows, which they both wrote themselves. When you meet, say yes and give 110 percent and thats all I need you to do. Weve seen it in movies and you always wonder, wouldnt it be great if life was like that? Menu. The news was confirmed by Smith's representative on July 13. 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. I was much less good at that. Shes incredibly generous. 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. She was asked to travel to the unveiling of the mural after the original guest Al Jean (Simpsons showrunner) was unable to attentd. 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. '"[13][17] Smith was given the role of Lisa, instead. 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 just didnt know that there would be a chance to be with somebody who I could come home to after seeing terrible things happen during the day and have a conversation where they would be willing or interested to hear how it affected me. Her name rang a bell, but it wasnt until later that morning that I got a printout with her photo. Your login session has expired. 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. 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. SMITH I really just sort of thought that I liked the good guys to win. Smith eventually agreed to go, and met Grice at the airport. GRICE Whenever she tells this story she always mentions the bag, but that wasnt on the menu that day. SMITH Im pretty smooth. Anyway, the next morning, Dan arrives at my hotel with a woman from the city council who had arranged the event. The captain said it was Yeardley Smith. 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. And before Yeardley went back to LA, Dan got her number to text her a photo from a recent trip. 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. It's a happy fluke. In general, people who make their living doing voices on cartoons aren't always great for us. Everybody said, 'Oh Yeardley, you'll clean up,' and that was definitely not the case. Fax: 01 865 2189 As mentioned earlier, Dan Grice was a detective who worked with the Springfield Police Department. As per various reports, at first, Yeardley was not interested in attending the event and the prime reason for that was the security. 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. You just have to have faith,' said Smith. 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. The 58-year-old voice actress, who voices Lisa Simpson on the iconic The Simpsons, tied the knot with former police detective Dan Grice back in June, and the way they met is very unique. The couple said their vows on June 11 in their Los Angeles Home. Yeardley and Dan met each other for the first time in the year 2014 when Smith went to Springfield, Oregon, to attend aSimpsons-themed mural unveiling that had been put together by the people of the town to mark the 25th anniversary of the show. Smith? I didnt catch his name or let him take my bag, I just charged on ahead. The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith tied the knot with former police detective Dan Grice on Monday, July 11. I like to think that I would handle myself with the greatest poise, but if somebody got aggressive or physical, I would go into papa bear mode and I will protect her, no matter what. 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. 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. 1. She had given Grice her phone number, under the illusion he would send a photo of his visit to Signapore. She has voiced Lisa since 1987, beginning with The Simpsons shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show. 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Dublin 1, Ireland, Tel: 01 524 1100 Thats the podcast that we have today. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Dan, this was your first and only wedding, capping off a bit of a fairy tale for you meeting and falling in love with a celebrity, moving to Los Angeles and starting a new life. 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. And right away, the two hit it off. The captain said it was Yeardley Smith, Grice said. It was great while it lasted, but just not meant to be. [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. When she was cast back in 1987, I just liked the sound of her voice. Smith and Grice's story is much like the 1992 Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner movie,The Bodyguard, which sees Houston's character fall for her bodyguard, played by Costner. A lot of people have grown up watching her and sometimes their body starts acting before their mind catches up. 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. I love him so much and knew that my bond with Dan would never trump that. 'Thats exactly what it was. Commentary for ", Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance. 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? GRICE Shes got one of the biggest hearts that Ive ever encountered. The 58-year-old has also appeared in films like City Slickers, Just Write and Toys, among others. Smith was previously married to actor Christopher Grove, whom she wed in 1990. The Hollywood actress spilled the beans on her wedding to the Hollywood Reporter. It was summertime and I thought, Let these guys have time with their families since they all have children. The love story of these two lovebirds is like one from the movies. [4] Smith's parents later divorced. Why did you say that, Dan? [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). I never get to play parts like that. 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. The Emmy for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance is a Creative Arts and not handed out during the primetime telecast and, prior to 2009, was a juried award without nominations. I saw it and knew exactly who she was because I remember her from The Legend of Billie Jean and Maximum Overdrive. 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. There was just something about Dans quiet confidence. The 58-year-old voice actress, . [35], In 2018, Smith challenged Republican Ted Cruz after he disparagingly labeled the Democratic Party "the party of Lisa Simpson". The separation was agonizing for me. 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. 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. The news was confirmed by Smiths representative on July 13. Dans actually a really good photographer. [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. Did you get calls like that often? "[11] She made her acting debut in a sixth-grade play. [13] Lisa is the only regular character voiced by Smith, although in some earlier episodes, she provided some of Maggie's squeaks and occasional speaking parts. Smith's agent confirmed the news on July 13. Theyre quite beautiful. Theres something to be said for having someone who isnt in the profession and who is not afraid to ask the questions. But he ended up getting a really nice hotel and, unbeknownst to me, broke the bank for the next six months. It was, like, holy shit, are you kidding me? (2005). I dont know There was just something about Dans quiet confidence,' she gushed. While working as a detective, Dan Grice was hired to protect Smith and the chance encounter led to love and marriage: "We've seen it in movies and you always wonder, wouldn't it be great if life was like that? The couple said their vows on June 11 in their Los Angeles Home. [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. Yes, you heard it right. At the time, we lived in the same neighborhood so close I could hit a golf ball to his house. 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. 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. What was the next step in your relationship? I have nothing but gratitude for the amount of freedom The Simpsons has bought me in my life. 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.
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