I dont know. GRICE There was an adjustment. 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. 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. The joke is that I really will do anything for my show but I didnt really want to do it, Smith said. [11], She married Daniel Erickson in 2002; the marriage lasted for six years and Smith filed for divorce on May 21, 2008, citing irreconcilable differences. ", Owen Wilson on a Potential Theatrical Deal for Nancy Meyers Movie: "What You Would Want and Expect", 'Mrs. You have entered an incorrect email address! A friend of Grice's in law enforcement brought him to meet Smith at the airport gate and he accompanied her to and from the event the next day, which Smith called "the best day.". Meanwhile, when the captain of the Springfield Police Department surveyed a roomful of detectives to volunteer for a special assignment, no hands shot into the air. [12], Smith became a professional actress in 1982 after graduating from drama school. Did you get calls like that often? The detective was none other than Dan. "[20] It premiered on April 4, 2009, at the Phoenix Film Festival.[30]. "Lisa Simpson's Voice Steps Out on Her Own", Hunting for Old Paper with James McNeill Whistler, "J.Y. Yeardley Smith is an Emmy Award winning actress, producer, novelist and playwright who has appeared on television, film and Broadway. 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, this was your first and only wedding, capping off a bit of a fairy tale for you meeting and falling in love with a celebrity, moving to Los Angeles and starting a new life. [2] Brooks, who is also executive producer of The Simpsons, had cast Smith in his 1994 film I'll Do Anything (in one of the film's musical numbers), but her part was cut. The fans were incredible, and it was a beautiful, sunny day. He was able to get past the gate again and while we were waiting, I learned that he played professional baseball for six years. All About Ben Smith-Petersen, Jessica Simpson Reveals How a 'Massive Movie Star' Tried to Seduce Her: 'I Thought I Would Never Share It! 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. And then it was out at the box office about 10 days before it died. Meanwhile . 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. It's a happy fluke. It was summertime and I thought, Let these guys have time with their families since they all have children. 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.. Video transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] 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? I didnt catch his name or let him take my bag, I just charged on ahead. Meanwhile, a quick backstory: I had been divorced from my second husband for six years at that point, and I had not dated. 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He was not overly impressed by me and I really admired his sense of self-assurance. It felt really natural and really lovely. Her name rang a bell, but it wasnt until later that morning that I got a printout with her photo. Smith revealed this delightful piece of news regarding her recent nuptuals, during an interview with the Hollywood Reporter. 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. (Laughs.) I never get to play parts like that. They thengot engaged in 2018, Jock Zonfrillo was set to appear in upcoming MasterChef Australia, Michelle Obama Joins Bruce Springsteen on Stage in Barcelona, Antiques Roadshow: Carice Cliff jug estimated to be worth thousands, Lukas Gage and Chris Appleton celebrate wedding in Las Vegas, Matthew Lawrence claims agency fired him for refusing to strip, Jerry Springer's last Australian interview before his passing, Alyssa Farah Griffin gets into heated debate with Sunny Hostin, Melissa Leong talks about Jock just hours before his death, Jennifer Aniston shares cute video with her gal pals on Instagram, 'Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge' brings new spin to home renovation, Kochie wears red lipstick to show support for women's mental health, Sofia Richie new hubby Elliot Grainge narrates her GRWM TikTok. I was so flummoxed when I got off the plane but by then, I realized, Get your fucking shit together, Yeardley. Dan was formerly a K9 handler and Violent Crimes detective at the same Small Town police department as his . It was summertime and I thought, Let these guys have time with their families since they all have children. Theyre quite beautiful. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Top $76,000-a-year New Jersey boarding school admits 'more should have been done' to stop bullying of boy, 17, who took his own life after being falsely accused of rape by cruel peers, A musical climax! 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. I suggested a restaurant by her hotel, in the chance that she would end up going to one of the places I suggested. Eventually Grice took up Smith on a visit to Los Angeles and as the relationship developed, she began commuting to Oregon to visit him. 'Here's to love that lasts even longer than The Simpsons,' the show wrote. Most cartoons want things peppy and cartoony. Now, they both co-host the true-crime podcast Small Town Dicks together, alongside Grice's twin brother, Dave. A Dinosaur's Story. It was, like, holy shit, are you kidding me? [10], From 1991 to 1994, alongside The Simpsons, Smith was one of the lead cast members in the sitcom Herman's Head as Louise. He then accompanied Smith to the event the next day and they shared numbers before Smith returned to Los Angeles. The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith has married a former detective she met at a Springfield event which neither of them actually wanted to go to. Right away, the two hit it off. When it was over, I loaded her into my unmarked patrol car. 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. 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. What made you fall for her? 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. I looked around the room at the other detectives, including my twin brother. 'Anytime someone said they needed a volunteer, you just knew it probably wouldnt be any fun and quickly, nobody raised their hand,' he recalled. Fundraiser, Zendaya Recalls First Date at 15 to See Spider-Man in 3D, Hank Azaria on Why He Chose to Not Appear in 'The Problem With Apu': "I Was Really Freaked Out", 'The Simpsons' Teams with Happy Socks on a Colorful Collection for the Whole Family, A Less Outrageous and Costume-y Met Gala? Dan Grice, a veteran detective with the Springfield Police Department, first encountered Smith in 2014 when he agreed to assist with her security detail while she was visiting the city. Smith, 58, married former police detective Dan Grice on June 11. Grice originally recognized Smith from her appearances in the 1980s films The Legend of Billie Jean and Stephen King's Maximum Overdrive though he didn't realize she was the voice of Lisa Simpson. 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. 10: Lasting Impact Best Episodes Bonus plaincrois Why did you say that, Dan? Grice was hired to work security at a "Simpsons" event in 2014, which. [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. It took me a really long time to get my bearings again. 'I looked around the room at the other detectives, including my brother. Nobody can say that we rushed into it. Somebody has to go'. What can you do for me? He offered to bring me past security so that I could meet her at the gate. But she was completely oblivious. [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. I just didnt know that there would be a chance to be with somebody who I could come home to after seeing terrible things happen during the day and have a conversation where they would be willing or interested to hear how it affected me. Fax: 01 865 2189 [The divorce] pretty much brought me to my knees, and I thought I would never meet someone again. Back to the love story. "[11] In 1997, she appeared as Lulu the palm reader in the independent film Just Write. '"[13][17] Smith was given the role of Lisa, instead. 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. [37][38] Smith recommended that people of differing political views should be able to work together on gun control, promoting gay rights and environmentalism. The film was a box office bomb and critically panned, although Smith "thought it would be the movie that launched my career. 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. 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. There are lines that are written for Lisa that Yeardley reads and says, 'No, I wouldn't say that. Were entertaining how to expand because we didnt want to grow too fast, too soon. But I'm trying to become better. The Hollywood actress spilled the beans on her wedding to the Hollywood Reporter. The Simpsons even commemorated the nuptials with a tweet featuring Lisa Simpson and a photo from their wedding in the background. In general, people who make their living doing voices on cartoons aren't always great for us. When she was cast back in 1987, I just liked the sound of her voice. And before Yeardley went back to LA, Dan got her number to text her a photo from a recent trip. I was much less good at that. Daniel Grice (m. 2022) Martha Maria Yeardley Smith(/jrdli/YARD-lee;[1]born July 3, 1964) is an American actress, artist and writer. She met him while he was providing personal security for her during a Simpsons event. Dan and Dave are the heart and soul of this podcast, and were almost 5 years old come August. Offbeat comic actress and voice specialist Yeardley Smith has made a virtue out of her odd looks, small figure and distinctive, child-like nasal .

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