But she was completely oblivious. What has it all been like for you? It's not malicious. best known as the voice of Lisa Simpson on the iconic animated comedy - tied the knot with Dan Grice last . The happy couple on their wedding day. During that time, I would just sit on the sofa and Dave would come over from his house a block away and they would download their days. 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. 2023 Classic Rock Broadcasting Ltd. All Rights Reserved. CELEBRITY. When the day finally came, he picked her up at the airport and watched her sign autographs graciously for fans. 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. Dans actually a really good photographer. [12] Her other television roles include recurring appearances as Marlene on Dharma & Greg, and Penny in two episodes of Dead Like Me. 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.". They divorced after two years of marriage. We kept texting, and then we started to talk on the phone. Martha Maria Yeardley Smith ( / jrdli / YARD-lee; [1] born July 3, 1964) is an American actress, artist and writer. She funded the film, which was written by Adam Carl and based on a stage play he wrote in 2003. They just don't realize how much impact they have on an impressionable actor and all actors are impressionable." The fans were incredible, and it was a beautiful, sunny day. Anytime someone said they needed a volunteer, you just knew it probably wouldnt be any fun and quickly, nobody raised their hand. SMITH I really just sort of thought that I liked the good guys to win. I suggested a restaurant by her hotel, in the chance that she would end up going to one of the places I suggested. The answer was no, no, no, no. 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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Anyway, the next morning, Dan arrives at my hotel with a woman from the city council who had arranged the event. 'The joke is that I really will do anything for my show but I didnt really want to do it,' she told THR. 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. 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. I was always eating alone, too, so I asked him where I should eat. Now, they both co-host the true-crime podcastSmall Town Dickstogether, alongside Grice's twin brother, Dave. It was my favorite wedding yet. 4 min read Yeardley Smith, best know as the voice of The Simpsons ' Lisa, has married her love Dan Grice and the story behind it is one that would make the. It was summertime and I thought, Let these guys have time with their families since they all have children. It was great while it lasted, but just not meant to be. However, she decided to invite him to The Simpsons' Hollywood Bowl shows days later. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. While comparisons to classic 1992 film The Bodyguard starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner are obvious, Smith and Grices love story also features two people who had sworn off settling down. I have nothing but gratitude for the amount of freedom The Simpsons has bought me in my life. When Yeardley Smith was asked to represent her show, The Simpsons, at a mural unveiling event in Springfield, Oregon, in 2014, she declined. 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. SMITH It was amazing. Yeardley Smith of The Simpsons married former police investigator Dan Grice on Monday, July 11. Smith's agent confirmed the news on July 13. She had given Grice her phone number, under the illusion he would send a photo of his visit to Signapore. She had faced a few security and stalking issues in the past. Moments after exchanging their vows, which they both wrote themselves. Its such a beautiful love story thats more than just a bodyguard story come to life. Yeardley has had a few marriages. SMITH Im pretty smooth. 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. In 1989, the shorts were spun off into their own half-hour show, The Simpsons. Theyre quite beautiful. 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. The fact that she embraced my brother. 357 The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith has married her fianc Dan Grice. And right away, the two hit it off. msha.ke/oilandwaterfood Posts Reels Videos Tagged A representative for Smith, who voices Lisa Simpson on the iconic animated FOX comedy, confirmed the wedding details . When they pressed her, Smith eventually agreed to attend, and little did she know, the event would bring her future-husband into her life, changing it forever. Her name rang a bell but it wasnt until later that morning that I got a printout with her photo. Because of COVID, it got pushed again to June 11 of 2022. Grice recognized Smith because he had seen her in other films, although he was unaware that she voiced Lisa Simpson. I dont know. I always play the friend of a friend, never the lead. Yeardley was initially not interested in the event as she had security concerns since she had been a victim of stalking in the past. Thats exactly what it was. Dublin 1, Ireland, Tel: 01 524 1100 What can you do for me? He offered to bring me past security so that I could meet her at the gate. Aside from The Simpsons, Smith has recorded few voice-over parts, only commercials and the film We're Back! Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, 'He's a disgusting albatross': Trump congratulates Kellyanne Conway for 'getting rid of unattractive loser' husband of 22 years - after she admitted his criticism of former president was a betrayal, Putin's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov provokes gales of laughter as he tells audience the West started Ukraine war - as Russia nears victory in battle for besieged city Bakhmut, Why diabetics should lay off the weed: 23-year-old cannabis smoker with type 1 suffered bouts of vomiting and pain for two YEARS before doctors joined the dots, Are YOU a romantic comedy buff? He said that he would love to come, and then I asked, Where are you staying? Then there was a long pause. And he joined her to and from the event of the next day. Dan Castellaneta voices Homer Simpson, Barney Gumble, Grampa Simpson, Krusty the Clown, . 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 . Smith. At the time, I was traveling a lot for my shoe line and I was always alone, which is not my jam. You just have to have faith,'" she told THR. 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. Yeardley Smith Voices Lisa Simpson and Grandma Flanders. 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. "[9][14], Smith enjoys writing and painting. The 58-year-old voice actress, . Yeardley Smith of The Simpsons married former police officer Dan Grice on Monday, July 11. Smith was still recovering from her second divorce, while Grice had fully committed himself to career goals and demanding detective work. detective dan and dave springfield, oregonwvu mechanical engineering research. I had a shoe line for about five years that I used to make the shoes in Italy. Smith made her film debut with the 1985 drama film Heaven Help Us followed by The Legend of Billie Jean and Maximum Overdrive. By the time she was two, she and her family had moved to Washington, D.C., where she was raised. 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. Smith was previously married to actor Christopher Grove, whom she wed in 1990. Fax: 01 865 2189 [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). Smith was previously married to actor Christopher Grove, whom she wed in 1990. Sitting in my normal place with a cup of coffee, our captain who ended up becoming police chief said he needed a volunteer for an assignment. I said, Oh, God. I was, like, forget it. Im single and I dont have any children, I thought, I can do this.'. 'Anytime someone said they needed a volunteer, you just knew it probably wouldnt be any fun and quickly, nobody raised their hand,' he recalled. 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. I thanked him for waiting at the gate and told him that I thought he was really interesting.