I suggested a restaurant by her hotel, in the chance that she would end up going to one of the places I suggested. GRICE I had finally gotten to a point where I was really content. Nobody can say that we rushed into it. 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. 'Here's to love that lasts even longer than The Simpsons,' the show wrote. 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. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. I didnt know that she happened to be the voice of Lisa Simpson. Eventually Grice took up Smith on a visit to Los Angeles and as the relationship developed, she began commuting to Oregon to visit him. I looked around the room at the other detectives, including my twin brother. 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I'm a travel enthusiast, a movie buff and a cricket fan all wrapped in one. Because Im a person who leaps and then looks, I said, Hey, why dont you come down to Los Angeles? for [The Simpsons] dates at the Hollywood Bowl. In 1987, Smith auditioned for the Simpsons shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show. But when their podcast "Small Town Dicks" got popular, things got ugly. Yeardley is able to go through moments of great emotion and wring it for all she's worth. He was so in charge without being overbearing in any way, shape or form. When it was over, I loaded her into my unmarked patrol car. She doesnt want to hang out with two knuckle-dragging cops. But I wish that he had. That first drive from the airport to her hotel, I remember as she was interrogating me, I looked over at her in the passengers seat and she gave me this smile. Dan was formerly a K9 handler and Violent Crimes detective at the same Small Town police department as his . On the other hand, Dan wore a classic black tux with a bow tie. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. They divorced after two years of marriage. Smith. 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 Simpsons voice actor Yeardley Smith has gotten married for a third time, after falling for the security detail who was assigned to protect her in a real-life Bodyguard-style love story. SMITHAfter the event, Dan pulled the car around and they shoved me in the back seat. 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. 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. Dan, Yeardley said some lovely things about you. GRICE Dave and I were both concerned with the tone, and we couldnt, in good conscience, talk about these cases and not give them the reverence and respect they deserve. He was so in charge without being overbearing in any way, shape or form', After the event was over, he dropped her off at the airport, but she decided to give him her number. We wanted to honor the victims and be respectful of their families. Yeardley Smith is an Emmy Award winning actress, producer, novelist and playwright who has appeared on television, film and Broadway. You have entered an incorrect email address! [41], In 2009, she commented, "People have said to me that I'm unassuming. [2][26] The New York Times critic Margo Jefferson called it an "appealing if overlong show", adding that "The career narrative needed shortening. 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 and Dave are the heart and soul of this podcast, and were almost 5 years old come August. It was my favorite wedding yet. "[10], Smith moved to Los Angeles in 1986 on the "semi-promise" of a part in a TV film. A representative for Smith, who voices Lisa Simpson on the iconic animated FOX comedy, confirmed the wedding details which. We got engaged in August 2018, and we were engaged for four years. 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! He was not overly impressed by me and I really admired his sense of self-assurance. They were divorced in 1992, citing irreconcilable differences. She has been the voice of Lisa Simpson on Fox's hit television show The Simpsons since 1987. . Yeardley Smith has married a former detective she met at a Springfield event neither of them wanted to go to. [21] The issue was resolved a month later,[22] and Smith earned $250,000 per episode. He was respectful without being fawning. 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Im waiting downstairs, and after he asked where I had dinner, I told him that I almost asked him to dinner but before he could answer, the woman from the city council comes running around the car and shoves me in the backseat to give me the run of the show. During the first season of Herman's Head, Smith taught herself to paint by copying other artists. "[11] She made her acting debut in a sixth-grade play. Soon afterward, the pair exchanged their phone numbers and began talking and they started visiting each other as their relationship blossomed. She met him while he was providing personal security for her during a Simpsons event. My respect for Dan and Dave and law enforcement, when its doing the job the right way, really expanded. [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. [11] Her other roles include parts in Barry Levinson's Toys and James L. Brooks' As Good as It Gets. Movies. How do you go home and be a father, a mother, a sister, a friend? I didnt want to get in between them, and I wasnt sure how to solve the problem. GRICE I had finally . We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Reflecting on the first time they met, Dan Grice stated that Yeardley had one of the biggest smiles he had even seen. The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith tied the knot with former police detective Dan Grice on Monday, July 11. While working as a detective, Dan Grice was hired to protect Smith and the chance encounter led to love and marriage: "We've seen it in movies and you always wonder, wouldn't it be great if life was like that? When Yeardley Smith was asked to represent her show, The Simpsons, at a mural unveiling event in Springfield, Oregon, in 2014, she declined. Smith, 58, married former police detective Dan Grice on June 11. "[23] In a 2009 interview with The Guardian, she commented: "It's the best job ever. Did you get calls like that often? I figured she would sit in the back but she asked to sit up front. Dan and Dave are seen together in a throwback photo, The next day he picked her up for the event, which she described as 'the best day,' adding, 'The fans were incredible and it was a beautiful, sunny day.'. The 58-year-old voice actress, . 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. But I also really respected his work and how good he was at it, and I respected the bond he shares with Dave. It was a slow day at the airport and as we were walking, we started to chit-chat and the first thing I noticed were her shoes. I didnt end up seeing him until later that night after the show. 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, WATCH: The Mad Mash Up Movie: Polite Society, Radio NOVAs CASA NOVA Community Noticeboard. Sometimes it is.". [39], Smith married English-Canadian actor Christopher Grove in 1990. Yeardley asked the makers of the show about the security before giving her nod to the event. SMITH I fell pretty hard and fast. However, she decided to invite him to The Simpsons' Hollywood Bowl shows days later. I was the most present for this one. Smith originally did not want to attend the event, in part because she was concerned with security and had experienced stalking in the past. [2][3] Her mother, Martha Mayor, was a paper conservator for the Freer and Sackler Galleries at the Smithsonian Institution. 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. She was asked to travel to the unveiling of the mural after the original guest Al Jean (Simpsons showrunner) was unable to attentd. She's also a great actress. She had these beautiful shoes on. He said yes, hopped on a flight to California, and the rest is history. Menu. 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. She has voiced Lisa since 1987, beginning with The Simpsons shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show. Dublin 1, Ireland, Tel: 01 524 1100 [2][10] After the audition, the role was given to another actress. I was much less good at that. 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 has also appeared in films like City Slickers, Just Write and Toys, among others. ", Owen Wilson on a Potential Theatrical Deal for Nancy Meyers Movie: "What You Would Want and Expect", 'Mrs. "We've seen it in movies and you always wonder, wouldn't it be great if life was like that? Dan, when you got the call that a very important member of The Simpsons family was coming to town, what were you thinking? 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. There will be spots for humor, but thats not going to be the focus. "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. Shes incredibly generous. Smith gushed: 'There was just something about Dans quiet confidence. I had a shoe line for about five years that I used to make the shoes in Italy. Considering how you met, does that ever switch off? The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special In 3-D! "[9][14], Smith enjoys writing and painting. [34] Smith had co-hosted the podcast with actress and long-time friend Zibby Allen until March 2019 when the two filed lawsuits against one another, with Allen accusing Smith of pushing her out of ownership and profit rights from the show. 418 The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith has married her fianc Dan Grice. Be the first one to comment on this story. Of course, she didnt walk in there, but she walked past the place where my brother and I went and I didnt notice her. His beat included the airport, so I said, Hey, I got assigned this detail. 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. 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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. GRICE I went to my brothers house. Fax: 01 865 2189 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. The couple exchanged vows at their Los Angeles home. 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. He didnt try to impress anyone. [42], In 2011, Smith launched a women's shoe line called Marchez Vous. I had set some goals with my job, and I really wanted to dedicate myself to work. They came back and said, Oh, please? They soon started dating, spending the first few years of their romance over long-distance, until Grice eventually moved to Los Angeles full time. Dan is the first officer on scene and his investigation turns up disturbing clues that lead him to believe the victim narrowly escaped a couple with deadly intentions. Moments after exchanging their vows, which they both wrote themselves. '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. Here is somebody who is gracious and is doing something incredibly generous. I wanted to chat with him, so I sat in the front seat. 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. Im just smitten. 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. That first drive from the airport to her hotel, I remember as she was interrogating me, I looked over at her in the passengers seat and she gave me this smile. '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. 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] The 58-year-old actress - best known as the voice. That was my very nave view of how it all goes down. It felt like forever. 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. Anyway, the next morning, Dan arrives at my hotel with a woman from the city council who had arranged the event. When you meet, say yes and give 110 percent and thats all I need you to do. Weve seen it in movies and you always wonder, wouldnt it be great if life was like that? Smith was previously married to actor Christopher Grove, whom she wed in 1990. 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. Everybody said, 'Oh Yeardley, you'll clean up,' and that was definitely not the case. Shes incredible with her fans, and I sat back and admired. What can you do for me? He offered to bring me past security so that I could meet her at the gate. The news was confirmed by Smiths representative on July 13. The couple exchanged texts but kept their expectations low Smith because she's previously divorced, Grice because of his professional goals. Grice also spoke about Yeardley Smiths smile, referring to it in their wedding vows. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. 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. The answer was no, no, no, no. I told him to pull over once he got around the corner and I would get in the front seat. 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. Yeardley Smith is a married woman now! Thats how the idea for the podcast came up, in late 2016, early 2017. 'Run the World' 's Corbin Reid Marries Fianc on New Year's Eve In a Caribbean Castle! She breaks free and scrambles to a neighbor's house to call for help. 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. SMITH Two 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. '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. The Briefing Room Ep. He arrived at 9 a.m. on a Friday and we had planned to meet for coffee, but they changed my rehearsal time so I couldnt have coffee with him. How long after the decision to move here did you get engaged? Smith's agent confirmed the news on July 13. The event was packed and we had the best day. How did the chance meeting come about? [10] However, the following year, she played Connie in Stephen King's Maximum Overdrive (1986), noting it was "truly a dreadful film, but I had a great part in it. As per various reports, at first, Yeardley was not interested in attending the event and the prime reason for that was the security. I dont know There was just something about Dans quiet confidence,' she gushed. A lot of people have grown up watching her and sometimes their body starts acting before their mind catches up. The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith has married her fianc Dan Grice. SMITH It was amazing. 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. 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.". She had faced a few security and stalking issues in the past. By the time I land, he texted me that picture. 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. "[20] It premiered on April 4, 2009, at the Phoenix Film Festival.[30]. among us texto copiar y pegar Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Grice was the local police detective who was assigned to protect Smith. It took me a really long time to get my bearings again. I was always eating alone, too, so I asked him where I should eat. It felt really natural and really lovely. Further details about the wedding are yet to be revealed. What made you fall for her? The Hollywood actress spilled the beans on her wedding to the Hollywood Reporter. Grice revealed that there were nine detectives in the Springfield Police Department at the time, and that his captain had asked for a volunteer for an assignment - but no one wanted to step up. 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. So, I was wearing these pretty baller leather booties with appliques and cutouts. It never occurred to me to take her bag. What have you learned about love and marriage through each other? 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. After it was over, he dropped her off at the airport, but she decided to give him her number before she left. "[28] She would later perform the play for three weeks in Los Angeles the following year. During a pay dispute in 1998, Fox threatened to replace the six main voice actors with new actors, going as far as preparing to cast new voices. You just have to have faith,'" Smith told THR. Tommy McArdle is a digital news writer at PEOPLE covering stories across all of the brand's verticals. They kept in touch via text and Grice met Smith while visiting Los Angeles, while Smith commuted to Oregon to visit him. By the time she was two, she and her family had moved to Washington, D.C., where she was raised. 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. What was the next step in your relationship? Commentary for ", Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance. I didnt know that until the next day when she told me where she had gone. [37][38] Smith recommended that people of differing political views should be able to work together on gun control, promoting gay rights and environmentalism. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Her name rang a bell, but it wasnt until later that morning that I got a printout with her photo. He was not overly impressed by me and I really admired his sense of self-assurance. She then tied the knot with a man named Daniel Erickson in 2002, but their marriage ended six years later. It was summertime and I thought, Let these guys have time with their families since they all have children. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-button-1'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-button-2'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-button-4'); }); 1st Floor Castleforbes House, There were about 60 people at the ceremony and we ultimately said, Listen, we get it. Everyone tested beforehand, but we told our guests that if they were still nervous about COVID, no hard feelings, stay home. [11] The book Just Humor Me includes a story, "The Race", written by Smith. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. And right away, the two hit it off. I collected myself by the time I got to the bottom of the escalator. 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. I didnt know that she happened to be the voice of Lisa Simpson. In June 2016, the Human Rights Campaign released a video in tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting; in the video, Smith and others told the stories of the people killed there. 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. 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 love him so much and knew that my bond with Dan would never trump that. SMITHA week later, Im in Los Angeles, and Dan texted to say, I really wish youd asked me to dinner, which was so sweet. Sitting in my normal place with a cup of coffee, our captain who ended up becoming police chief said he needed a volunteer for an assignment. Sometimes it is.. Everything worked out well that day, and I was able to show up right at the gate and be there waiting for her when she walked out. Your login session has expired. 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. GRICE Id gotten that type of call exactly zero times. I stuffed him in a box at the Bowl with a bunch of my friends. It was summertime and I thought, let these guys have time with the families since they all have children. SMITH The joke is that I really will do anything for my show, but I didnt really want to do it. She currently stars as the voice of Lisa Simpsonon the long-running animated television series The Simpsons. The couple said their vows on June 11 in their Los Angeles Home. Martha Maria Yeardley Smith (/jrdli/ YARD-lee;[1] born July 3, 1964) is an American actress, artist and writer. Its about two people who had sworn off setting down yet still found a way to get together. 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. Theres something to be said for having someone who isnt in the profession and who is not afraid to ask the questions. She moved to New York City in 1984, where she appeared in the Broadway production of Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing. The love story of these two lovebirds is like one from the movies. Hi, I am Meenal. All About Deborah Divine, Who Is Nick Sirianni's Wife? The actress, who has served as the longtime voice of Lisa Simpson, married Dan Grice on June 11, her rep confirmed to ET. The Simpsons actress Yeardley Smith and her former detective husband Dan Grice exchanged their vows last month. The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith tied the knot with former police detective Dan Grice on Monday, July 11. Anytime someone said they needed a volunteer, you just knew it probably wouldnt be any fun and quickly, nobody raised their hand.
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