[The divorce] pretty much brought me to my knees, and I thought I would never meet someone again. [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. "[20] It premiered on April 4, 2009, at the Phoenix Film Festival.[30]. He gave me a couple of recommendations and as he dropped me off because I hadnt caught this name, I asked, What should I call you? He said, Call me Dan. I remember thinking, I wonder if he would have dinner with me? I thought, Of course he would, youre the job. But I didnt ask, so I ate dinner by myself. I said, Oh God. They were divorced in 1992, citing irreconcilable differences. Dan and Dave happen to be identical twins who are both veteran detectives. Because of Dans line of work, he was able to compartmentalize quite brilliantly. (2005). It was summertime and I thought, let these guys have time with the families since they all have children. [20], Until 1998, Smith was paid $30,000 per episode. "[10], In 2004, Smith performed her own off-Broadway one-woman show entitled More at the Union Square Theatre in New York City. Credit: Mark Davis/Getty Images; FOX. Welcome to the home of Small Town Dicks and The Briefing Room! Yeardley Smith of The Simpsons married former police investigator Dan Grice on Monday, July 11. 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. A few years ago, when they honored her, I was able to be there and listen to her acceptance speech. SMITH Meanwhile, Dan asked Dave if he should text me to ask if I wanted to eat with them and Dave said, No, you shouldnt do that. She went to Los Angeles in 1986 and was cast for a recurring role in the Showtime sitcom, Brothers. Instead of doing it on their own, they went through 20th Century Fox, and Fox said that they would help design it and send painters, and when it came time, someone from the show would come up for an unveiling. Dan and Dave are the heart and soul of this podcast, and were almost 5 years old come August. And she takes that very seriously. He could retire and get his whole pension and that wouldve been a much easier equation, in some ways. A representative for Smith, who voices Lisa Simpson on the iconic animated FOX comedy, confirmed the wedding details . Keep scrolling to catch more insights about their wedding ceremony. 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. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. She described it as the best day.. '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. A Dinosaur's Story. He was respectful without being fawning. What made you fall for her? Smith, 58, married former police detective Dan Grice on June 11. I dont know There was just something about Dans quiet confidence,' she gushed. He said that he would love to come, and then I asked, 'Where are you staying?' Our former co-host thought it should be Dan and Dave telling stories, and we tried that, but boy did it not work. Your login session has expired. My dream job has come upcan I make a TINY lie on my CV? According to The Hollywood Reporter, they tied the knot at their Los. I always play the friend of a friend, never the lead. You just have to have faith,' says Smith. [10][14], Smith's first film role came in Heaven Help Us (1985). 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 . But I'm trying to become better. I didnt know that she happened to be the voice of Lisa Simpson. SMITH Im pretty smooth. On July 13, Smith's agent verified the news #YeardleySmith #Biographygist #todaynews ", A post shared by Yeardley (@yeardley_smith), The two immediately felt a connection when he picked her up at the airport, and she sat in the front seat. She then invited him to come out to California to visit, and the rest is history, They soon started dating, spending the first few years of their romance over long-distance, until Grice eventually moved to Los Angeles full time. Smith eventually agreed to go, and met Grice at the airport. After we got downstairs and past the security checkpoints, there were fans waiting for her to sign things. That was Dan.'. But, of course, there wasnt a straight line to their nuptials. Yeardley was initially not interested in the event as she had security concerns since she had been a victim of stalking in the past. The fans were incredible, and it was a beautiful, sunny day. He texted back, 'I think you're really interesting, too,'" she said. I told him to pull over once he got around the corner and I would get in the front seat. [1] Smith spends two days a week recording the show. I watch that and be mindful of potential threats because I still live in that space a little bit. [12] Her other television roles include recurring appearances as Marlene on Dharma & Greg, and Penny in two episodes of Dead Like Me. 'Weve seen it in movies and you always wonder, wouldnt it be great if life was like that? They came back and said, Oh, please? It was summertime and I thought, let these guys have time with the families since they all have children. All About Adam Porter-Smith, 'Gossip Girl'Reboot Series Finale: Find Out How It Ended Including Andy Cohen's Surprisingly Pivotal Role, Paying Tribute to the Celebrities Who Have Died in 2023. [13] Lisa is the only regular character voiced by Smith, although in some earlier episodes, she provided some of Maggie's squeaks and occasional speaking parts. 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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. The couple exchanged vows at their Los Angeles home. Sometimes it is,' gushed Smith. [26] However, Smith says "if I had to be associated with one character in fiction, I will always be thrilled that it was Lisa Simpson. Smith became an actress in 1982 after graduating from drama school. But he ended up getting a really nice hotel and, unbeknownst to me, broke the bank for the next six months.". Smith's agent confirmed the news on July 13. Because of COVID, it got pushed again to June 11 of 2022. While he suggested places for her to grab a bite, they both admitted to the outlet that they secretly thought about asking each other to dinner - although, neither did, each wished that they had. When the day finally came, he picked her up at the airport and watched her sign autographs graciously for fans. Yeardley Smith later returned to LA. On June 11, Smith and Grice were married at their Los Angeles home. tied the knot with Dan Grice last month, having first met by chance in 2014. On Ice! I was, like, forget it. 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. [15] She appeared in the films The Legend of Billie Jean and Ginger Ale Afternoon (1989) as "trailer-park girls". Email: [emailprotected]. S***, did you think you were going to stay with me?' Grice also spoke about Yeardley Smiths smile, referring to it in their wedding vows. 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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. So, I gave him my phone number and said, When you find it, text me the picture.. 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. All About Ben Smith-Petersen, Jessica Simpson Reveals How a 'Massive Movie Star' Tried to Seduce Her: 'I Thought I Would Never Share It! GRICE Shes got one of the biggest hearts that Ive ever encountered. You just have to have faith,'" Smith told THR. They started texting back and forth as soon as she went back to Los Angeles. Somebody has to go'. 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. Still, they did, even though neither had been looking for love. I had to explain, listen, I am divorced again and that was too much for me at that point. It was my favorite wedding yet. As youre learning all these things about him, I imagine by that point the spark has been lit? A representative for Smith, who voices Lisa Simpson on the iconic animated FOX comedy, confirmed the wedding details . 'Anytime someone said they needed a volunteer, you just knew it probably wouldnt be any fun and quickly, nobody raised their hand,' he recalled. The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith has married her fianc Dan Grice. 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 wanted to chat with him so I sat in the front seat. While comparisons to classic 1992 film The Bodyguard starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner are obvious, Smith and. 'Thats exactly what it was. I was the most present for this one. The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith has married a former detective she met at a . 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? GRICE There was an adjustment. msha.ke/oilandwaterfood Posts Reels Videos Tagged The captain said it was Yeardley Smith, Grice said. 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. Still, they did, even though neither had been looking for love. It's fun to watch a skilled actress use her craft to the full. I told him that I could never move [to Oregon] because I have to do my work from here. 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He sort of chuckled and asked if I had a mother-in-laws house or something, meaning my little guest house. 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 star, who has been divorced twice in the past, first met her husband back in 2014, during a Simpsons mural unveiling in Springfield, Oregon, in honor of the show's 25th anniversary. From then on, she decided to "just sort of build a wall around myself", to cope with the disappointment of not getting a part. "[26] The show's creator Matt Groening has called Smith very similar to Lisa: "Yeardley has strong moral views about her character. [21] The issue was resolved a month later,[22] and Smith earned $250,000 per episode. Menu. After Smith agreed to fly to Oregon, she said she was told that Springfield Police Department would assign a plain-clothed detective to her for the event. When Dan's superior asked for volunteers for the event, he signed up so that the other detectives could spend time with their families and children. (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. We wanted to honor the victims and be respectful of their families. SMITH I didnt want to be a snotty, entitled celebrity. 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. I was so flummoxed when I got off the plane but by then, I realized, Get your fucking shit together, Yeardley. Martha Maria Yeardley Smith (/jrdli/ YARD-lee;[1] born July 3, 1964) is an American actress, artist and writer. "At that point, I thought we were done because how are we going to start a relationship being 850 miles away.". You just have to have faith,' said Smith. And right away, the two hit it off. Yeardley Smith has been the unmistakable voice of Lisa Simpson for almost 750 episodes. She wed Christopher Grover in 1990 but divorced him in 1992 after only two years. The Simpsons even commemorated the nuptials with a tweet featuring Lisa Simpson and a photo from their wedding in the background. detective dan and dave springfield, oregonwvu mechanical engineering research. The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith has married a former detective she met at a . [24] Three years later, with Fox threatening to cancel the series unless production costs were cut, Smith and the other cast members accepted a 25% pay cut, down to just over $300,000 per episode. Days after the nuptials, the glowing newlyweds joined The Hollywood Reporter on Zoom to recap their romance from the initial spark at the airport to navigating a long-distance relationship, as well as the other big collaboration in their lives the true-crime podcast Small Town Dicks, which they co-host along with Dans twin brother, Detective Dave. She had given Grice her phone number, under the illusion he would send a photo of his visit to Signapore.