The film was a box office bomb and critically panned, although Smith "thought it would be the movie that launched my career. Smith was married to Christopher Grove for two years in 1990 and remarried Daniel Erickson in 2002 before separating in 2008. I looked around the room at the other detectives, including my brother. All About Deborah Divine, Who Is Nick Sirianni's Wife? "[28] She would later perform the play for three weeks in Los Angeles the following year. The Hollywood actress spilled the beans on her wedding to the Hollywood Reporter. "Lisa Simpson's Voice Steps Out on Her Own", Hunting for Old Paper with James McNeill Whistler, "J.Y. Since he was single, he had no such commitments. I didnt want to get in between them, and I wasnt sure how to solve the problem. It is refreshing to hear a celebrity talk cleanly about being fame-driven and about not getting the degree or the kind of fame you craved. She funded the film, which was written by Adam Carl and based on a stage play he wrote in 2003. Apparently, she had some stalkers in the past and that was a concern, so it was right in my wheelhouse. Everything worked out well that day, and I was able to show up right at the gate and be there waiting for her when she walked out. 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. "At that point, I thought we were done because how are we going to start a relationship being 850 miles away.". She had these beautiful shoes on. It was the longest week of my life. She moved to New York City in 1984, where she appeared in the Broadway production of Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing. Im single and I dont have any children, I thought, I can do this.'. Yes, you heard it right. Fax: 01 865 2189 While Yeardley is American, she was born Martha Maria Yeardley Smith on July 3, 1964, in Paris, France where her father served as a correspondent with UPI. 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. 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. Calling herself pretty smooth, Smith also added,A week later, Im in Los Angeles, and Dan texted to say, I really wish youd asked me to dinner, which was so sweet. The couple exchanged texts but kept their expectations low Smith because she's previously divorced, Grice because of his professional goals. 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. It's true, I'm the worst celebrity ever. His beat included the airport, so I said, Hey, I got assigned this detail. But I'm trying to become better. Yeardley Smith Voices Lisa Simpson and Grandma Flanders. Castleforbes Road, Yeardley Smith and Dan Grice on their wedding day. The happy couple on their wedding day. They divorced after two years of marriage. (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. Grices law enforcement friend brought him to meet Smith at the airport gate. She moved to Los Angeles in 1986 and took a recurring role in the television series Brothers. How long after the decision to move here did you get engaged? Right away, the two hit it off. The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith has married a former detective she met at a . 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. [8] Smith has labeled her family "upper crust and reserved". They officially became husband and wife on June 11, 2022, during an intimate wedding in their Los Angeles home. 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. The couple said their vows on June 11 in their Los Angeles Home. 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. Because of COVID, it got pushed again to June 11 of 2022. The show is anchored by veteran, identical-twin detectives Dan and Dave, retired cold case . He was not overly impressed by me and I really admired his sense of self-assurance. When Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson on The Simpsons, was asked . 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. Grice also spoke about Yeardley Smiths smile, referring to it in their wedding vows. [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. 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 well-known for voicing the character of Lisa Simpson in the long-running animated sitcom, The Simpsons. The separation was agonizing for me. Everyone tested beforehand but we told our guests that if they were still nervous about COVID, no hard feelings, stay home. 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 . 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. Somebody has to go. They explained the deal the event was on a Monday morning and because there was only one direct flight from L.A. to Eugene, Oregon, across the highway from Springfield, I would have to fly in on Sunday night. The end result was amazing, really natural and really lovely, she added. On the other hand, Dan wore a classic black tux with a bow tie. Theyre quite beautiful. You just have to have faith,' says Smith. At that point, I took her bag and watched her as she did what she does best. There was just something about Dans quiet confidence. My respect for Dan and Dave and law enforcement, when its doing the job the right way, really expanded. [2][3] Her mother, Martha Mayor, was a paper conservator for the Freer and Sackler Galleries at the Smithsonian Institution. He was not overly impressed by me, and I really admired his sense of self-assurance. Smith? I didnt catch his name or let him take my bag, I just charged on ahead. FINANCE. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Credit: Mark Davis/Getty Images; FOX. SMITHA week later, Im in Los Angeles, and Dan texted to say, I really wish youd asked me to dinner, which was so sweet. She was asked to travel to the unveiling of the mural after the original guest Al Jean (Simpsons showrunner) was unable to attentd. "[20], Smith had bulimia when she was a teenager. He was unaware of her most famous role. We kept texting and then we started to talk on the phone. 357 The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith has married her fianc Dan Grice. 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. 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' legend Yeardley Smith has married a former police detective she met by chance at a Springfield even neither of them wanted to attend. '90 Day' : Usman's Ex Wife Lisa Slams Him as a 'Scammer' and 'Fool' in Diss About His Autotune Usage, Who Is Ashley Olsen's Husband? He said that he would love to come, and then I asked, 'Where are you staying?' Just an FYI, the game has been giving bart screen of death since about 4:30am eastern. So, I was wearing these pretty baller leather booties with appliques and cutouts. 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. 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. GRICE Its pretty intertwined. He was respectful without being fawning. tied the knot with Dan Grice last month, having first met by chance in 2014. GRICE So, just everything. There were more bumps like their serious talk about how she could never move to Oregon that almost broke them up but they persevered. He texted back, I think youre really interesting, too. At that point, I thought we were done because how are we going to start a relationship being 850 miles away? Yeardley is able to go through moments of great emotion and wring it for all she's worth. It felt like forever. The actress, who has served as the longtime voice of Lisa Simpson, married Dan Grice on June 11, her rep confirmed to ET. 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.. Above all, every day she amazes me. On June 11, Smith and Grice were married at their Los Angeles home. Theres something to be said for having someone who isnt in the profession and who is not afraid to ask the questions. [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. SMITH Yes. [2] She later spoke of her regrets of appearing in the latter in her one-woman show More.[16]. [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. 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. The actress, who has served as the longtime voice of Lisa Simpson, married Dan Grice on June 11, her rep confirmed to ET. He sort of chuckled and asked if I had a mother-in-laws house or something, meaning my little guest house. Dan, a month prior, had a conversation with his dad telling him that he was never going to get married. 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. GRICE Whenever she tells this story she always mentions the bag, but that wasnt on the menu that day. He said that he would love to come, and then I asked, Where are you staying? Then there was a long pause. Some people love it. In a lot of what we see on true-crime television, the police prevail and justice is served. The 58-year-old voice . detective dan and dave grice oregon The one-are rabbbit was famous in these parts way before anyone had heard of Bart! The answer was no, no, no, no. He took a chance, though, and eventually revealed to her that he had been disappointed that she never invited him to dinner. [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. "[23] In a 2009 interview with The Guardian, she commented: "It's the best job ever. [21] The issue was resolved a month later,[22] and Smith earned $250,000 per episode. Maybe [my voice is] a little deeper now. It was great while it lasted, but just not meant to be. GRICE There was an adjustment. Grice was the local police detective who was assigned to protect Smith. 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. 'The Simpsons' legend Yeardley Smith has married a former police detective she met by chance at a Springfield even neither of them wanted to attend. The weekly podcast features Yeardley Smith and her two good friends, Dan and Dave. A lot of people have grown up watching her and sometimes their body starts acting before their mind catches up. Reflecting on the first time they met, Dan Grice stated that Yeardley had one of the biggest smiles he had even seen. Smith was still recovering from her second divorce, while Grice had fully committed himself to career goals and demanding detective work. First, both pondered asking the other to dinner, but didnt. Grice recognized Smith because he had seen her in other films, although he was unaware that she voiced Lisa Simpson. Im single and I dont have any children; I can do this.. GRICE I went to my brothers house. Smith, 58, married former police detective Dan Grice on June 11. 'The joke is that I really will do anything for my show but I didnt really want to do it,' she told THR. "[20] It premiered on April 4, 2009, at the Phoenix Film Festival.[30]. A Dinosaur's Story. "[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." On July 13, Smith's agent verified the news #YeardleySmith #Biographygist #todaynews I was the most present for this one. The Simpsons even commemorated the nuptials with a tweet featuring Lisa Simpson and a photo from their wedding in the background. It took me a really long time to get my bearings again. Then there was a long pause. What has it all been like for you? I told him to pull over once he got around the corner and I would get in the front seat. Now, they both co-host the true-crime podcastSmall Town Dickstogether, alongside Grice's twin brother, Dave. Hi, I am Meenal. 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. 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. 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. As youre learning all these things about him, I imagine by that point the spark has been lit? [29], Smith starred in and served as executive producer for the independent romantic comedy Waiting for Ophelia, which was released in 2009. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I looked around the room at the other detectives, including my twin brother. 'I looked around the room at the other detectives, including my brother. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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, I do! 'He was so in charge without being overbearing in any way, shape or form. What have you learned about love and marriage through each other? [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. He was able to get past the gate again and while we were waiting, I learned that he played professional baseball for six years. 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 . Aside from The Simpsons, Smith has recorded few voice-over parts, only commercials and the film We're Back! I dont know There was just something about Dans quiet confidence,' she gushed. They came back and said, Oh, please? Keep scrolling to catch more insights about their wedding ceremony. 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During the first season of Herman's Head, Smith taught herself to paint by copying other artists. 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. Smith had initially been asked to audition for the role of Lisa's brother Bart, but casting director Bonita Pietila thought her voice was too high. She said: "I loved it. They kept in touch via text and Grice met Smith while visiting Los Angeles, while Smith commuted to Oregon to visit him. 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. 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 saw it and knew exactly who she was because I remember her fromThe Legend of Billie JeanandMaximum Overdrive. ', Riley Keough's Husband Confirms They Have a Daughter During Lisa Marie Presley Memorial Tribute, Who Is Billy Porter's Husband? || Now in its eleventh season, Small Town . Smith, 58, married former police detective Dan Grice on June 11. This would involve some editing and revising but wouldn't taint the best parts of More. Yeardley Smith The Simpsons Voice Actress Married Dan Grice Updated On January 29, 2023 On July 11, Yeardley Smith of The Simpsons wed former police detective Dan Grice. Because I'm a person who leaps and then looks, I said, 'Hey, why don't you come down to Los Angeles?' best known as the voice of Lisa Simpson on the iconic animated comedy - tied the knot with Dan Grice last . [10] She then played Putter in The Legend of Billie Jean (also 1985). || The Briefing Room season one is coming out now. 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. 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. But she still also finds time to host a hit true crime podcast with her husband 'Detective Dan' She then surprised Grice by getting in the front seat of his unmarked police car rather than the back. For her special day, Yeardley opted for an off-shoulder sparkling champagne dress. SPORT. "[10], Smith moved to Los Angeles in 1986 on the "semi-promise" of a part in a TV film. 'I wanted to chat with him so I sat in the front seat. After that, over time, I had more flexibility than he did, so I commuted up to Oregon for about the next two and a quarter years, almost every other weekend. Welcome to the home of Small Town Dicks and The Briefing Room! (2005). And then it was out at the box office about 10 days before it died. Her father, Joseph Smith, worked for United Press International in Paris and moved to Washington, D.C., in 1966, where he became The Washington Post's first official obituary editor. At that point, I thought we were done because how are we going to start a relationship being 850 miles away.. You just have to have faith,'" Smith told THR. The news was confirmed by Smiths representative on July 13. He admired the way she dealt with fans, and she took to his quiet confidence.. The love story of these two lovebirds is like one from the movies. Yeardley Smith later returned to LA. We were going to get married in March 2021, and then it was July 2021. And he joined her to and from the event of the next day. There were about 60 people at the ceremony and we ultimately said, listen, we get it, Smith said. Shes incredibly generous. "[10], In 2004, Smith performed her own off-Broadway one-woman show entitled More at the Union Square Theatre in New York City. [42], In 2011, Smith launched a women's shoe line called Marchez Vous. I didnt end up seeing him until later that night after the show. 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. 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? We were going to get married in March 2021, and then it was July 2021. From then on, she decided to "just sort of build a wall around myself", to cope with the disappointment of not getting a part. Sometimes it is. They came to me and asked if I would go unveil the mural, but I said no. That detective turned out to be Dan. 2023 Classic Rock Broadcasting Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The Emmy winner explains that it all started with an appearance for the show that she reluctantly agreed to. She then tied the knot with a man named Daniel Erickson in 2002, but their marriage ended six years later. 'Anytime someone said they needed a volunteer, you just knew it probably wouldnt be any fun and quickly, nobody raised their hand,' he recalled. 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.". ", 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. 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. 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. 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. When the showrunners asked Smith to take Jean's place, she originally said no, which was quite the opposite of her usual approach. "It is more than, 'Yes, I get to talk like this,'" she says,. The Private Life of Yeardley Smith. Smith worried her career was over. By now, the 58-year-old Smith knows that she and Lisa Simpson are inseparable from each other. Smith made her film debut with the 1985 drama film Heaven Help Us followed by The Legend of Billie Jean and Maximum Overdrive. I love this. Smith realized "that people don't mean what they say. "I thanked him for waiting at the gate and told him that I thought he was really interesting. SMITH Meanwhile, the red dress doesnt fit anymore, but its a great dress. She wed Christopher Grover in 1990 but divorced him in 1992 after only two years. [2][10] After the audition, the role was given to another actress. Each episode features the detectives who broke the case in their small town, and includes assets like jailhouse phone calls, suspect interviews and 9-1-1 calls. Yeardley Smith has been the unmistakable voice of Lisa Simpson for almost 750 episodes. All About Ben Smith-Petersen, Jessica Simpson Reveals How a 'Massive Movie Star' Tried to Seduce Her: 'I Thought I Would Never Share It! 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