When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. SMITH I didnt want to be a snotty, entitled celebrity. The Emmy winner explains that it all started with an appearance for the show that she reluctantly agreed to. 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. "We got engaged in August 2018 and we were engaged for four years. 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. These stories need to be told by the people who investigated the cases because it brings authenticity, immediacy, and a level of detail and emotion that you wouldnt get otherwise. 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. Yeardley Smith of The Simpsons married former police investigator Dan Grice on Monday, July 11. While comparisons to classic 1992 film The Bodyguard starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner are obvious, Smith and. But he ended up getting a really nice hotel and, unbeknownst to me, broke the bank for the next six months.". [10], From 1991 to 1994, alongside The Simpsons, Smith was one of the lead cast members in the sitcom Herman's Head as Louise. [33], In 2017, Smith started a podcast, Small Town Dicks, which explores real life crime in small towns in the United States. 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 described it as the best day.. They divorced after two years of marriage. It was summertime and I thought, let these guys have time with the families since they all have children. SMITH I really just sort of thought that I liked the good guys to win. Dan Grice is a former Springfield Police Criminal Investigator who met Smith in 2014 when he chose to be important to her security detail when she visited the area. And the script surprised me." I had a shoe line for about five years that I used to make the shoes in Italy. 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. He admired the way she dealt with fans, and she took to his "quiet confidence.". She funded the film, which was written by Adam Carl and based on a stage play he wrote in 2003. 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"[11] She made her acting debut in a sixth-grade play. The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special In 3-D! "[28] She would later perform the play for three weeks in Los Angeles the following year. Smith gushed: 'There was just something about Dans quiet confidence. [12] She moved to New York City in 1984 and appeared in the Broadway production of Tom Stoppard's play The Real Thing alongside Jeremy Irons and Glenn Close. 'I wanted to chat with him so I sat in the front seat. She denies rumors that she almost turned down the role, though admits she had never planned a career in voice-over work. Smith was previously married to Daniel Erickson and to actor Christopher Grove, whos appeared in This Is Us and How to Get Away With Murder. I had set some goals with my job, and I really wanted to dedicate myself to work. Everybody said, 'Oh Yeardley, you'll clean up,' and that was definitely not the case. (2005). Grice also didn't initially have high hopes for the event, suspecting the detail "just knew it probably wouldn't be any fun. You just have to have faith,' says Smith. If he had been 23 years into being a detective and I was 30 years into my career, that would be a much different story. Menu. 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. As per various reports, at first, Yeardley was not interested in attending the event and the prime reason for that was the security. 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. Actress: The Simpsons. I'm a travel enthusiast, a movie buff and a cricket fan all wrapped in one. Aside from getting swept off your feet by a real-life detective, how did you feel about the true-crime genre? At that point, I took her bag and watched her as she did what she does best. Grice was reluctant, too, to be there, but he decided to accept the assignment, because he was single, and he knew many other members of the Springfield Police Department had families they'd rather be with than an actress who'd been in The Legend of Billy Jean andMaximum Overdrive. 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. GRICE I had finally gotten to a point where I was really content. [41], In 2009, she commented, "People have said to me that I'm unassuming. Grice was reluctant, too, to be there, but he decided to accept the assignment, because he was single, and he knew many other members of the Springfield Police Department had families theyd rather be with than an actress whod been in The Legend of Billy Jean andMaximum Overdrive. Dan and Dave are the heart and soul of this podcast, and were almost 5 years old come August. In 1987, Smith auditioned for the Simpsons shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show. The Hollywood actress spilled the beans on her wedding to the Hollywood Reporter. FINANCE. Credit: Mark Davis/Getty Images; FOX. detective dan and dave grice oregon The one-are rabbbit was famous in these parts way before anyone had heard of Bart! We were chatting, and I told him [about Yeardley], that she was really interesting and attractive. That was Dan.'. Its such a beautiful love story thats more than just a bodyguard story come to life. "[11] In 1997, she appeared as Lulu the palm reader in the independent film Just Write. He could retire and get his whole pension and that wouldve been a much easier equation, in some ways. So, he took a week to make a decision. 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. [10][14], Smith's first film role came in Heaven Help Us (1985). Smith was born on July 3, 1964, in Paris, France. SMITHNobody ever meets you at the gate anymore, so I was completely thrown off and walked right past him. Smith. I stuffed him in a box at the Bowl with a bunch of my friends. 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. However, she decided to invite him to The Simpsons' Hollywood Bowl shows days later. '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. He was able to get past the gate again and while we were waiting, I learned that he played professional baseball for six years. 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. Advertisement 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, PODCAST: This Week In Music History With Marty Miller March 6th to 10th, Young Offenders To Return For Season Four, WATCH: The Stars of BEAST Roaring In Cinemas. 'Thats exactly what it was. Yeardley Smith Voices Lisa Simpson and Grandma Flanders. 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. Theyre wonderful people, and they are a part of my history. Shes incredibly generous. 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. 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. I said, Oh God. 'The Simpsons' Star Yeardley Smith Marries Former Detective Dan Grice, Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 8 Release Date, Time And What To Expect, Where And How To Watch Black Clover Dubbed, K-Drama Island Part 2 Episode 9 and 10 Release Date, Jesus Revolution Filming Locations Explored, Jason Kelce Welcomes His Third Child With Wife Kylie. [35], In 2018, Smith challenged Republican Ted Cruz after he disparagingly labeled the Democratic Party "the party of Lisa Simpson". SMITH Yes. [43], On June 11, 2022, Smith married one of the co-hosts of her podcast, Small Town Dicks, Detective (Ret) Dan Grice. She moved to Los Angeles in 1986 and took a recurring role in the television series Brothers. He took a chance, though, and eventually revealed to her that he had been disappointed that she never invited him to dinner. "[20] It premiered on April 4, 2009, at the Phoenix Film Festival.[30]. Matt Groening who created The Simpsons, is also from Oregon. [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. There were about 60 people at the ceremony and we ultimately said, listen, we get it," Smith said. Grice had agreed to take on the role, as he wanted his married colleagues to spend the weekend with their families. Apparently, she had some stalkers in the past and that was a concern, so it was right in my wheelhouse. Smith was previously married to actor Christopher Grove, whom she wed in 1990. Dan and Dave happen to be identical twins who are both veteran detectives. 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. Yeardley Smith is well-known for voicing the character of Lisa Simpson in the long-running animated sitcom, The Simpsons. The actress, who has served as the longtime voice of Lisa Simpson, married Dan Grice on June 11, her rep confirmed to ET. The end result was "amazing, "really natural and really lovely," she added. A lot of people have grown up watching her and sometimes their body starts acting before their mind catches up. In a lot of what we see on true-crime television, the police prevail and justice is served. All Rights Reserved. They came to me and asked if I would go unveil the mural, but I said no. Yeardley Smith has married Dan Grice. 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. ", Episode 4.21: "A Few Thongs and A Hawaiian Funeral", This page was last edited on 6 January 2023, at 23:54. Smith, 74; Raised Standards for Post Obituaries", "Anna Hyatt Huntington Papers An inventory of her papers at Syracuse University", "Theater review; What Do I Want? Im single and I dont have any children, I thought, I can do this.'. SMITHA week later, Im in Los Angeles, and Dan texted to say, I really wish youd asked me to dinner, which was so sweet. The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith tied the knot with former police detective Dan Grice on Monday, July 11. Yeardley Smith has married a former detective she met at a Springfield event neither of them wanted to go to. Writing is my happy space, it has been a great way of putting all my thoughts out and feel liberated. 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. In 2004, Smith performed an off-Broadway one-woman show entitled More at the Union Square Theatre in New York City. Did you get calls like that often? What have you learned about love and marriage through each other? Published: 20:54 EST, 13 July 2022 | Updated: 14:56 EST, 14 July 2022. I dont know There was just something about Dans quiet confidence,' she gushed. 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. A representative for Smith, who voices Lisa Simpson on the iconic animated FOX comedy, confirmed the wedding details . 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. By the time she was two, she and her family had moved to Washington, D.C., where she was raised. "Lisa Simpson's Voice Steps Out on Her Own", Hunting for Old Paper with James McNeill Whistler, "J.Y. msha.ke/oilandwaterfood Posts Reels Videos Tagged As Alex is jailed for horrific executions of his wife and son rumors abound in the sleepy South Carolina town of Walterboro - and locals say 'most people don't believe he is the killer'. Keep scrolling to catch more insights about their wedding ceremony. Sometimes it is,' gushed Smith. 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. "We've seen it in movies and you always wonder, wouldn't it be great if life was like that? And he joined her to and from the event of the next day. Yes, you heard it right. Your login session has expired. She had just gone through a second divorce, and Grice had decided to focus on his career. Sometimes it is.'. 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. First, both pondered asking the other to dinner, but didnt. She had faced a few security and stalking issues in the past. 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? [39], Smith married English-Canadian actor Christopher Grove in 1990. Above all, every day she amazes me. 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. Shes incredible with her fans, and I sat back and admired. On Ice! The detective was none other than Dan. Grice was the local police detective who was assigned to protect Smith. Oh no. SMITH Two years. Theres great value in that. 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. The answer was no, no, no, no. So, I was wearing these pretty baller leather booties with appliques and cutouts. "I thanked him for waiting at the gate and told him that I thought he was really interesting. She then got married to Daniel Erickson, but that marriage as well ended in divorce in 2008. The end result was amazing, really natural and really lovely, she added. 'Simpsons' Lisa Voice Actress Yeardley Smith Marries the Detective Assigned to Be Her Security Yeardley Smith is married, and the love story is straight out of a movie. Smith later recalled "I always sounded too much like a girl, I read two lines as Bart and they said, 'Thanks for coming! The news was confirmed by Smiths representative on July 13. 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. The pair got engaged in 2018 and although they were planning to get married in March 2021, the ceremony had to be postponed twice because of the Covid-19 pandemic. What made you fall for her? 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. She wed Christopher Grover in 1990 but divorced him in 1992 after only two years. When Yeardley Smith was asked to represent her show, The Simpsons, at a mural unveiling event in Springfield, Oregon, in 2014, she declined. Matt Groening on Smith's vocal style[10], Smith's longest-running role is voicing Lisa Simpson on The Simpsons. I love him so much and knew that my bond with Dan would never trump that. 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