'Lisa Simpson' Actress Files for Divorce

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Posted: 2008-05-23 13:14:12

Filed Under: Celebrity Splitsville, TV News

(May 23) - Yeardley Smith, who for two decades has been the voice of Lisa on 'The Simpsons,' has filed for divorce from her husband of six years, E! Online reports.

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The pop songstress and motocross champ still have a "huge amount of love and respect for one another," but are putting the kibosh on their marriage.

Smith, 43, cited irreconcilable differences for the split with Daniel Erickson in her petition filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

The pair tied the knot in 2002 and have no children. According E!, Smith has sought to avoid paying spousal support and is planning on changing her legal name back to Smith after switching to Erickson after the wedding. Smith's first marriage, to actor Christopher Grove, ended in a 1992 divorce.

Smith's role as overachieving Lisa Simpson on "The Simpsons" won her an Emmy in 1992. Other TV roles include "Herman's Head" and a 17-episode stint on "Dharma Greg." She has appeared in over a dozen films, including "As Good As It Gets," "Toys" and "City Slickers."

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mitcheastmeck122 12:31:45 PM May 26 2008

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SHE IS DOING A GOOD JOB

dsammymoon2007 06:07:24 AM May 25 2008

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who cares?

mrickerhauser 05:12:03 AM May 25 2008

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IM WITH YOU ELECTRO, THIS IS TRAGIC, HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO GO ON WITH MY LIFE............HA HA HA HA HA HA HA LOL,LOL,LOL,LOL,

mrickerhauser 05:10:31 AM May 25 2008

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O MY GOD........... NO,NO,NO, MY LIFE IS OVER, HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA LOL,LOL

electroflex 04:51:00 AM May 25 2008

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OH man this is tragic event we should all forget about real news and drop everything and be concerned with this

redhatbelleza 03:58:39 AM May 25 2008

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I had to read who it was.. still don't know!
Why is this sort of thing evn brought up.. it isn't of interest, who cares?
Only those involved directly.. so skip it media!

giaw66666 03:08:44 AM May 25 2008

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Yeardley is great, pretty and funny...God Bless her!

To those of you saying "why do I care?" You obviously CARE ENOUGH to comment!!

dinellotp 02:39:17 AM May 25 2008

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To those who bring so much joy to this bleak world, let's wish them joy.

darkhorse7s 02:03:38 AM May 25 2008

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Slow news day.

taffs2 01:56:01 AM May 25 2008

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re: star jones. once a ******, always a ******.

apjaa 01:50:35 AM May 25 2008

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correct me if I'm wrong, which I know I'm not, but don't dollar signs ($) go BEFORE the amount???? See Msbgcheer97x comment

deanandmary2000 01:44:26 AM May 25 2008

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so what ...who cares...then why are you reading this and bothering to comment...all the comments on her looks? Look at yourself in the mirror...that is just sad...she is not a model. She is laughing all the way to the bank...she is a character actress with an unique voice who was smart enought to take that to the bank and make more money than all of us put to together...good for her..get rid of the bald, pimply, gold digger.

Macropoxy2 01:39:14 AM May 25 2008

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I did like her in the legend of billie jean. Until this article came out I had no idea she was the voice of Lisa Simpson. Then that big light bulb lite up, Duh!

thomtronics 01:18:42 AM May 25 2008

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I love Yeardley, she is an unrecognized genius. Her work as Lisa Simpson will go down as one of the great comic performances of Television Hidtory...The Simpson's Rule!!! The show is the only thing Rupert Murdoch can use to get into heaven!