I will say, though, that the hardest thing was the commute. 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. 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. Aside from getting swept off your feet by a real-life detective, how did you feel about the true-crime genre? Just an FYI, the game has been giving bart screen of death since about 4:30am eastern. 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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A Dinosaur's Story. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Yeardley Smith Net Worth: A Closer Look Into Her Profession Life '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. Reflecting on the first time they met, Dan Grice stated that Yeardley had one of the biggest smiles he had even seen. He was unaware of her most famous role. 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. 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. 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. And right away, the two hit it off. '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. Yeardley (@yeardley_smith) Instagram photos and videos yeardley_smith Verified Follow 582 posts 30.6K followers 651 following Yeardley I'm the voice of #LisaSimpson. 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. I had set some goals with my job, and I really wanted to dedicate myself to work. There were about 60 people at the ceremony and we ultimately said, listen, we get it," Smith said. [20], Until 1998, Smith was paid $30,000 per episode. The Simpsons Star Yeardley Smith Weds Detective She Met in Springfield 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. There were about 60 people at the ceremony and we ultimately said, listen, we get it, Smith said. S***, did you think you were going to stay with me?' What was the next step in your relationship? She then got married to Daniel Erickson, but that marriage as well ended in divorce in 2008. Its about two people who had sworn off setting down yet still found a way to get together. He was respectful without being fawning. (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. 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. I thanked him for waiting at the gate and told him that I thought he was really interesting. But Im sure what u mean is "Lisa sits across the aisle FRM me but I look forward to working w/ Her & the Dems on #GunReform #LGBTQIequality & protecting the " ", "People: Cameron Diaz gives a hair-raising scene", The Interviews: An Oral History of Television, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yeardley_Smith&oldid=1132038790, Awaiting release; also executive producer, Main cast member; appeared in 32 episodes, Brown Dummy Bear, additional voices (voice), Episodes 2.12: "Forget Me Not" and 2.14: "Always", Episodes 1.18: "Double Trouble" and 1.20: "Corner Pocket", Episode 3.14: "The Einstein Approximation", Episode 3.6: "Caramel Princess Time" and Episode 3.12: Stanford, Episode 3.6: "WWJD: What Would Jessica Do? Smith made her film debut with the 1985 drama film Heaven Help Us followed by The Legend of Billie Jean and Maximum Overdrive. Sometimes it is.". She does something that surprises me and makes me open my eyes a little wider. He said that he would love to come, and then I asked, 'Where are you staying?' Weve seen it in movies and you always wonder, wouldnt it be great if life was like that? We were chatting, and I told him [about Yeardley], that she was really interesting and attractive. The comments below have not been moderated. [21] The issue was resolved a month later,[22] and Smith earned $250,000 per episode. I saw it and knew exactly who she was because I remember her fromThe Legend of Billie JeanandMaximum Overdrive. For years, Yeardley Smiththe voice actress behind Lisa Simpsonand Zibby Allen were inseparable. With Yeardley Smith and Dan Grice, 205 episodes, 18 ratings & reviews. It's Just One Word", "Stars come out for Phoenix Film Festival", "49 Celebrities Honor 49 Victims of Orlando Tragedy | Human Rights Campaign", "Pulse Orlando shooting scene a popular LGBT club where employees, patrons 'like family', "HRC to Honor Yeardley Smith with National Leadership Award at 2019 HRC Los Angeles Dinner", "The Simpsons' Lisa Simpson Accused of Screwing Over Her Best Friend", "Yeardley Smith Donates $250,000 to Human Rights Campaign PAC Ahead of Midterms", "Ted Cruz: 'Democrats are the party of Lisa Simpson', "Yeardley Smith Responds to Ted Cruz's 'Simpsons' Comments", "Yeardley Smith on Twitter: "@tedcruz u say "Lisa Simpson is the party of the Dems" like it's a bad thing! She made her film debut in 1985's Heaven Help Us, followed by roles in The Legend of Billie Jean and Maximum Overdrive. Because of COVID, it got pushed again to June 11 of 2022. Following her graduation, Smith shifted to New York City in 1984 and appeared in the Broadway production of Tom Stoppards The Real Thing. All About Louis Eisner, Kim Kardashian's Dating History: From Kanye West to Pete Davidson, Luis Ruelas Calls Teresa Giudice's Brother Joe Gorga 'a Good Human,' Says They Got 'Vulnerable' Before Feud, 'She Would Have Been Such a Good Mom': Wash. Man Sentenced for Murdering Ex Because She Was Pregnant. They started texting back and forth as soon as she went back to Los Angeles. You just have to have faith,' she told THR. He said that he would love to come, and then I asked, Where are you staying? Then there was a long pause. "We kept texting and then we started to talk on the phone. Shes incredibly generous. Maybe [my voice is] a little deeper now. 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 been the unmistakable voice of Lisa Simpson for almost 750 episodes. The show is anchored by veteran, identical-twin detectives Dan and Dave, retired cold case . From then on, she decided to "just sort of build a wall around myself", to cope with the disappointment of not getting a part. She had these beautiful shoes on. Because of COVID, it got pushed again to June 11 of 2022. Smith, 58, married former police detective Dan Grice on June 11. But he ended up getting a really nice hotel and, unbeknownst to me, broke the bank for the next six months. What has it all been like for you? They thengot engaged in 2018, Rebel Wilson reveals she was banned from Disneyland for 30 days, Bruce Willis steps out in LA after revealing dementia diagnosis, Miley Cyrus shares a teaser for new Backyard Sessions special, Victoria Beckham shares video to celebrate Brooklyn's 24th birthday, Nicola Peltz-Beckham shares funny video of herself dancing with husband, Cher dons black blouse for Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love, Kim Kardashian teams up with La La Anthony for TikTok, Leonardo di Caprio and Rosie Bertram attend Kuku restaurant in Paris, Wendy Williams steps out as she plans for a return to work, Camila McConaughey shares horrifying turbulence aboard flight, Victoria Beckham behind the scenes at her Paris fashion week show, Earth's geological past: A Model reveals Earth's surface change. 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. The 58-year-old has also appeared in films like City Slickers, Just Write and Toys, among others. It was very important for both of us that Yeardley act as the mediator for Dave and I talking about these cases, along with the other [detective guests] we have on. Smith became an actress in 1982 after graduating from drama school. However, the couple nearly did not meet, as Smith had initially turned down the offer of travelling to Springfield. While comparisons to classic 1992 film The Bodyguard starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner are obvious, Smith and. Thats how the idea for the podcast came up, in late 2016, early 2017. The couple said their vows on June 11 in their Los Angeles 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 . "I get a giggly feeling when I think about it because Dan didn't want to go to this event and I didn't want to go to this event but something bigger than us was like, 'No, no, listen, you two are going to meet and it's going to work out. It was about a 23-minute ride from the airport to the hotel and during that time, I found out if he was married, divorced, had any children or a girlfriend. It was the longest week of my life. 'The Simpsons' Star Yeardley Smith Marries Ex-Cop She Met at Event 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. 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. SMITH Meanwhile, the red dress doesnt fit anymore, but its a great dress. I then asked if he wanted to go to dinner that night. "[11] When filming was over, she rejoined The Real Thing before being out of work for six months. For her work on The Simpsons, Smith received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance in 1992. Smith was still recovering from her second divorce, while Grice had fully committed himself to career goals and demanding detective work. 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. Smith and Grice first met in 2014 when the former went to Springfield, Oregon for a Simpsons-themed mural reveal, which the town had put together to mark the shows 25th anniversary. Did you get calls like that often? 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. SMITH I fell pretty hard and fast. 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. Everyone tested beforehand but we told our guests that if they were still nervous about COVID, no hard feelings, stay home. Terjemahan frasa SMITH PORTRAYED dari bahasa inggris ke bahasa indonesia dan contoh penggunaan "SMITH PORTRAYED" dalam kalimat dengan terjemahannya: Smith portrayed heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali in. The end result was amazing, really natural and really lovely, she added. At the time, we lived in the same neighborhood so close I could hit a golf ball to his house. The Emmy winner explains that it all started with an appearance for the show that she reluctantly agreed to. The news was confirmed by Smiths representative on July 13. Yeardley Smith is married, and the love story is straight out of a movie. Smith gushed: 'There was just something about Dans quiet confidence. The answer was no, no, no, no. So, I was wearing these pretty baller leather booties with appliques and cutouts. It was about a 23-minute ride from the airport to the hotel and during that time, I found out if he was married, divorced, had any children or a girlfriend. Nobody can say that we rushed into it. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for iHeartMedia). There are lines that are written for Lisa that Yeardley reads and says, 'No, I wouldn't say that. I called up a buddy who worked for the neighboring police department. [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). SMITHA week later, Im in Los Angeles, and Dan texted to say, I really wish youd asked me to dinner, which was so sweet. "[26] The show's creator Matt Groening has called Smith very similar to Lisa: "Yeardley has strong moral views about her character. It felt like forever. [12], Smith became a professional actress in 1982 after graduating from drama school. I'm single and I don't have any children, I thought I can do this.". Yeardley, who voices Lisa on "The Simpsons", tied the knot with Dan Grice on June 11, and shared how she and the former police detective first met. She then surprised Grice by getting in the front seat of his unmarked police car rather than the back. 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. She went on to star in several other plays in Washington. Dans actually a really good photographer. GRICE Id gotten that type of call exactly zero times. Beloved Hollywood cartoon maiden Yeardley Smith married her ex-cop fiancee in a surprise "The Bodyguard"-type romance. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. That was Dan.'. 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. Above all, every day she amazes me. Email: [emailprotected]. 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. 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. Anytime someone said they needed a volunteer, you just knew it probably wouldnt be any fun and quickly, nobody raised their hand. He texted back, 'I think you're really interesting, too,'" she said. In 2011, Smith starred as Ms. Miller in the movie The Chaperone alongside Triple H and Ariel Winter. 'I looked around the room at the other detectives, including my brother. Simpsons Actress Yeardley Smith Is Married! - Peoplemag 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. I dont know There was just something about Dans quiet confidence,' she gushed. When Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson on The Simpsons, was asked . On meeting Grice, Smith added He was respectful without being fawning. 'I wanted to chat with him so I sat in the front seat. Eventually Grice took up Smith on a visit to Los Angeles and as the relationship developed, she began commuting to Oregon to visit him.