Aside from The Simpsons, Smith has recorded few voice-over parts, only commercials and the film We're Back! I told him that I could never move [to Oregon] because I have to do my work from here. 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. Now, they both co-host the true-crime podcastSmall Town Dickstogether, alongside Grice's twin brother, Dave. 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. Alongside The Simpsons, Smith appeared in the sitcom Herman's Head as Louise, and had recurring appearances as Marlene on Dharma & Greg and as Penny in two episodes of Dead Like Me. GRICE So, just everything. GRICEAfter seeing her shoes, then it occurred to me, Dan, you should probably take her bag and be a gentleman. S***, 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. But I also really respected his work and how good he was at it, and I respected the bond he shares with Dave. 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. "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. According to The Hollywood Reporter, they tied the knot at their Los. All About Deborah Divine, Who Is Nick Sirianni's Wife? 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. Dan, Yeardley said some lovely things about you. We kept texting, and then we started to talk on the phone. Her name rang a bell, but it wasnt until later that morning that I got a printout with her photo. I'm a travel enthusiast, a movie buff and a cricket fan all wrapped in one. Not that I really have to deal with it, but when we go out and people recognize her, that can lead to some awkward interactions with fans. 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. The Simpsons' Yeardley Smith, aka Lisa Simpson, Accused of Screwing She then surprised Grice by getting in the front seat of his unmarked police car rather than the back. Theres great value in that. She moved to Los Angeles in 1986 and took a recurring role in the television series Brothers. Dan and Dave happen to be identical twins who are both veteran detectives. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The couple became engaged in. Most cartoons want things peppy and cartoony. This would involve some editing and revising but wouldn't taint the best parts of More. 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? The Simpsons actress Yeardley Smith is newly married and she and her husband have quite the love story. SMITH I really just sort of thought that I liked the good guys to win. 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. 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. Yeardley Smith of The Simpsons married former police officer Dan Grice on Monday, July 11. Thats the podcast that we have today. Shes incredibly generous. 'I wanted to chat with him so I sat in the front seat. Grice was the local police detective who was assigned to protect Smith. Dan, when you got the call that a very important member of The Simpsons family was coming to town, what were you thinking? 'The Simpsons' star Yeardley Smith shares screen-worthy love story 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. '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,' Smith explained. 'The Simpsons' Star Yeardley Smith Marries Former Detective She Met I looked around the room at the other detectives, including my brother. GRICE Shes got one of the biggest hearts that Ive ever encountered. I co-host the #truecrime podcast @smalltowndicks & I host a cooking show: "Oil & Water" on YT & @oilandwaterfood ! What made you fall for her? I figured she would sit in the back but she asked to sit up front. The film was a box office bomb and critically panned, although Smith "thought it would be the movie that launched my career. On June 11, Smith and Grice were married at their Los Angeles home. Try these 11 riddles ChatGPT ALMOST aced, The troubled action hero: Tom Sizemore boasted of affairs with Liz Hurley and Paris Hilton (which he had to admit was a lie), attacked his wife actress Maeve Quinian and LA madam Heidi Fleiss - as he battled drink and drugs before his death at 61, Tom Sizemore, 61, dies after aneurysm and stroke: Action star known for Saving Private Ryan, Black Hawk Down and Born on the Fourth of July battled addiction, Are YOU guilty of these gym sins? She had just gone through a second divorce, and Grice had decided to focus on his career. We were chatting, and I told him [about Yeardley], that she was really interesting and attractive. But he ended up getting a really nice hotel and, unbeknownst to me, broke the bank for the next six months.". GRICE Id gotten that type of call exactly zero times. tied the knot with Dan Grice last month, having first met by chance in 2014. A representative for Smith, who voices Lisa Simpson on the iconic animated FOX comedy, confirmed the wedding details . Yeardley Smith and Dan Grice on their wedding day. It was my favorite wedding yet. '"[13][17] Smith was given the role of Lisa, instead. NEWS. Jul 15, 2022 AceShowbiz . For her special day, Yeardley opted for an off-shoulder sparkling champagne dress. We kept texting and then we started to talk on the phone. best known as the voice of Lisa Simpson on the iconic animated comedy - tied the knot with Dan Grice last . Meanwhile . 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. Just an FYI, the game has been giving bart screen of death since about 4:30am eastern. 'The Simpsons' Star Yeardley Smith Marries Former Detective Dan Grice 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 . 'Dan didnt want to go to and I didnt want to go but something bigger than us was like, "No, no, listen, you two are going to meet and its going to work out,"' Smith said of the day they met, Smith was previously married to actor Christopher Grove, from 1990 to 1992. Yeardley Smith marries, shares love story with Dan Grice - Yahoo! Hi, I am Meenal. Yeardley Smith The Simpsons Voice Actress Married Dan Grice 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. Smith explained to the Hollywood Reporter in an interview published Wednesday that the pair met when he served as her personal bodyguard in 2014 as she visited Springfield, Ore. After having dealt with a stalker, Smith reluctantly agreed to producers' pleas to represent her juggernaut show at the unveiling of a mural to celebrate the 25th year of Homer and the gang. 'I eventually said I would go and they came back a few days later and said they would assign a plain-clothed detective from the Springfield Police Department. They gave me an itinerary, and it included picking her up at the airport. Grice recognized Smith because he had seen her in other films, although he was unaware that she voiced Lisa Simpson. 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Lisa Simpson and meh!: meet the woman who brings the character to life Since he was single, he had no such commitments. Many know Yeardley as the voice of Lisa in The Simpson's, but podcast fans know her as the host who asks intriguing questions about big-time crimes that happen in Small Town, USA. 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. 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. Then it came time to, you know, shake hands and kiss babies, which I was more than happy to do. Smith. They both admitted over text they thought each other were very 'interesting,' though Smith assumed that would be the end of it - since they live 850 miles away from each other. [29], Smith starred in and served as executive producer for the independent romantic comedy Waiting for Ophelia, which was released in 2009. 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. All About Ben Smith-Petersen, Jessica Simpson Reveals How a 'Massive Movie Star' Tried to Seduce Her: 'I Thought I Would Never Share It! He texted back, I think youre really interesting, too,' she said. The Hollywood actress spilled the beans on her wedding to the Hollywood Reporter. [33], In 2017, Smith started a podcast, Small Town Dicks, which explores real life crime in small towns in the United States. You just have to have faith. 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 always play the friend of a friend, never the lead. By now, the 58-year-old Smith knows that she and Lisa Simpson are inseparable from each other. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Online or listen via FM or your Smartphone and youll be seriously addicted before you know it! Yeardley Smith has married Dan Grice. SPORT. [37][38] Smith recommended that people of differing political views should be able to work together on gun control, promoting gay rights and environmentalism. Sometimes it is,' gushed Smith. [10] She then played Putter in The Legend of Billie Jean (also 1985). I had a terrific time, which I feel like not every bride can say.