As youre learning all these things about him, I imagine by that point the spark has been lit? Were entertaining how to expand because we didnt want to grow too fast, too soon. 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. Theyre wonderful people, and they are a part of my history. Tune in to our newsletter and never miss a beat! She then tied the knot with a man named Daniel Erickson in 2002, but their marriage ended six years later, The Simpsons even commemorated the nuptials with a tweet featuring Lisa Simpson and a photo from their wedding in the background. The comments below have not been moderated. 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. She does something that surprises me and makes me open my eyes a little wider. By the time she was two, she and her family had moved to Washington, D.C., where she was raised. 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's agent confirmed the news on July 13. 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. 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. Grice had agreed to take on the role, as he wanted his married colleagues to spend the weekend with their families. The love story of these two lovebirds is like one from the movies. She met him while he was providing personal security for her during a Simpsons event. 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? Yeardley Smith has voiced the character of Lisa Simpson ever since The Simpsons first aired in 1989. It was summertime and I thought, let these guys have time with the families since they all have children. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Online or listen via FM or your Smartphone and youll be seriously addicted before you know it! The Simpsons actress Yeardley Smith and her former detective husband Dan Grice exchanged their vows last month. [11] The book Just Humor Me includes a story, "The Race", written by Smith. The couple exchanged texts but kept their expectations low Smith because she's previously divorced, Grice because of his professional goals. He said yes, hopped on a flight to California, and the rest is history. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Daniel Grice (m. 2022) Martha Maria Yeardley Smith(/jrdli/YARD-lee;[1]born July 3, 1964) is an American actress, artist and writer. [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. [8] Smith has labeled her family "upper crust and reserved". So, I gave him my phone number and said, When you find it, text me the picture.. Yeardley Smith. Smith was born on July 3, 1964, in Paris, France. [43], On June 11, 2022, Smith married one of the co-hosts of her podcast, Small Town Dicks, Detective (Ret) Dan Grice. Smith, 58, married former police detective Dan Grice on June 11. Smith, 58, married former police detective Dan Grice on June 11. "[11] When filming was over, she rejoined The Real Thing before being out of work for six months. "[10], Smith moved to Los Angeles in 1986 on the "semi-promise" of a part in a TV film. It's a happy fluke. It was, like, holy shit, are you kidding me? [10] Smith has stated: "I've sounded pretty much the same way since I was six. You just have to have faith,. We got engaged in August 2018, and we were engaged for four years. 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. Bei der Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps verwenden wir, unsere Websites und Apps fr Sie bereitzustellen, Nutzer zu authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmanahmen anzuwenden und Spam und Missbrauch zu verhindern, und, Ihre Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps zu messen, personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Interessenprofilen anzuzeigen, die Effektivitt von personalisierten Anzeigen und Inhalten zu messen, sowie, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. They just don't realize how much impact they have on an impressionable actor and all actors are impressionable." Sometimes it is.. 'I wanted to chat with him so I sat in the front seat. Meanwhile . It never occurred to me to take her bag. We are 11 years apart Dan is 11 years younger and he was 12 years into being a detective. Thats the podcast that we have today. What has it all been like for you? 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. Our former co-host thought it should be Dan and Dave telling stories, and we tried that, but boy did it not work. [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. Since he was single, he had no such commitments. Yeardley Smith Host 215 episodes Dave Grice Host 216 episodes Paul Holes Host 31 episodes Dan Grice Host 215 episodes Gary Scott Editor 215 episodes Recent Episodes House on the Hill Trailer Season 12 is coming April 21! [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. She has appeared in several films, including City Slickers, Just Write, Toys, and As Good as It Gets. This would involve some editing and revising but wouldn't taint the best parts of More. How did the chance meeting come about? Theyre quite beautiful. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. [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. But when their podcast "Small Town Dicks" got popular, things got ugly. 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, SMITHAfter the event, Dan pulled the car around and they shoved me in the back seat. 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. 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. That was my very nave view of how it all goes down. A lot of people have grown up watching her and sometimes their body starts acting before their mind catches up. I suggested a restaurant by her hotel, in the chance that she would end up going to one of the places I suggested. She currently stars as the voice of Lisa Simpson on the long-running animated television series The Simpsons. Because of COVID, it got pushed again to June 11 of 2022. He was respectful without being fawning. Smith was still recovering from her second divorce, while Grice had fully committed himself to career goals and demanding detective work. 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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. Yes, you heard it right. You have entered an incorrect email address! 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. Smith later recalled "I always sounded too much like a girl, I read two lines as Bart and they said, 'Thanks for coming! Because of Dans line of work, he was able to compartmentalize quite brilliantly. I figured she would sit in the back but she asked to sit up front. The actress, who has served as the longtime voice of Lisa Simpson, married Dan Grice on June 11, her rep confirmed to ET. I told him to pull over once he got around the corner and I would get in the front seat. 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On June 11, Smith and Grice were married at their Los Angeles home. She made her film debut in 1985's Heaven Help Us, followed by roles in The Legend of Billie Jean and Maximum Overdrive. [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. Barry Star Sarah Goldberg on Sallys Point of No Return: Its the Final Nail in the Coffin, Owen Wilson on a Potential Theatrical Deal for Nancy Meyers Movie: What You Would Want and Expect, Brandi Carlile, Judd Apatow and Kevin Nealon Set to Take Stage at Rock4EB! 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. NOVA.ie and Radio NOVA is a premium publisher and broadcaster, based in Dublin, Ireland. 418 The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith has married her fianc Dan Grice. Aside from The Simpsons, Smith has recorded few voice-over parts, only commercials and the film We're Back! [10] Smith lifts her voice up slightly to perform the role. [12] Her other television roles include recurring appearances as Marlene on Dharma & Greg, and Penny in two episodes of Dead Like Me. The American actress tied the knot with the former police detective Dan Grice on June 11. 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. 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. 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. For years, Yeardley Smiththe voice actress behind Lisa Simpsonand Zibby Allen were inseparable. Dan, a month prior, had a conversation with his dad telling him that he was never going to get married. She went on to star in several other plays in Washington. (Laughs.) A Dinosaur's Story. "[28] She would later perform the play for three weeks in Los Angeles the following year. [18] Pietila stated that, having seen her in Living on Salvation Street,[13] Smith was always her preferred choice.