'The Simpsons' Star Yeardley Smith Gets Emotional Over the Eventual End of Series, Talks 'Small Town Dicks' Podcast
Lisa Simpson might be 8 years old, but the awe-inspiring animated TV character has always been ahead of her time. Sharing valuable nuggets of wisdom with audiences worldwide since The Simpsons first premiered in 1989, the second-grader has proven to be one of the most important feminist icons of our modern century. Standing up for what she believes in while struggling with her own insecurities and accepting her missteps, Lisa might be a two-dimensional character, but her strength through multiple challenges over three decades is every bit as textured and intricate as the beacon of empowerment and education she serves.
But while Lisa's actions are one thing through strong writing, it's her voice that is the true leader of a movement through actress Yeardley Smith, who has been playing the character for more than three decades now. In an exclusive interview with PopCulture.com in celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day on March 8, commemorating the cultural achievements of women in the industry, Smith reflects on why the second-grader is such an enduring staple of feminism and hope.
