Which Simpsons voice actor quit after 35 years?

Pamela Hayden, the long-time voice actress for iconic characters like Milhouse Van Houten, Jimbo Jones, and Rod Flanders, retired from The Simpsons after 35 years in late 2024, with her final episode airing on November 24, 2024, as she decided to pursue other creative ventures.
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Which Simpsons voice actor retired after 35 years?

Pamela Hayden, best known for voicing Millhouse, is stepping away from the series after 35 years.
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Which Simpsons voice actors quit?

Pamela Hayden, the actress who voices the Simpsons character Milhouse, has announced her retirement from the show. Hayden has worked on the US animated series since 1989 and appeared in nearly 700 episodes. In a statement, 70-year-old Hayden said: “The time has come for me to hang up my microphone.”
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Why does Mr. Burns sound different in season 34?

Burns, a series regular though he does not appear in every episode, is currently voiced by Harry Shearer, who is 80 years old. Shearer succeeded Christopher Collins who originally voiced the evil, green-suit-wearing character.
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Why did Pamela Hayden leave The Simpsons?

“That alone is amazing. But it was time for me to devote my time to other creative endeavors that I have, like filmmaking. It was a tough decision, but I feel like it was the right one.
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Why was Apu written off The Simpsons?

Accusations of racial stereotyping. Apu's portrayal has been accused by many as being a racist caricature of Indians and South Asians in general and was criticized as showing bias along racial/ethnic lines and called "brownvoice" (similar to "blackface").
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Did they change Bart's voice?

Yes, Bart Simpson's voice, done by Nancy Cartwright, has subtly changed over the decades, becoming slightly deeper and more mature as both the character aged and the voice actress got older, with occasional "puberty" moments, but it remains recognizably Bart, showcasing Cartwright's skill in evolving the voice organically. 
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Why does Marge sound weird now?

Marge Simpson's distinctive, gravelly, low voice comes from actress Julie Kavner's natural "honeyed gravel" voice, caused by a bump on her vocal cords, which she amplifies for the role; however, decades of performing the strenuous voice have led to natural aging and vocal strain, making it sound more raspy and similar to her character's mother, Mrs. Bouvier, in recent seasons.
 
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What disability does Marge Simpson have?

Marge Simpson. Marge is undoubtedly the most prominent autistic character in the series, being one of two members of the main family to fit my criteria for fictional autism. Marge isn't usually portrayed with many friends. In most episodes, she only interacts with her family and maybe some acquaintances.
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Why is Simpsons season 3 episode 1 removed?

The producers screened the episode first. The only change was the blurring of a phone number. In March 2019, following the release of the documentary film Leaving Neverland, which details allegations against Jackson of child sexual assault, "Stark Raving Dad" was pulled from circulation.
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Is The Simpsons going to end in 2025?

On April 2, 2025, it was announced that the series was renewed for four more seasons.
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Does Marge have autism?

Marge Simpson isn't officially diagnosed as autistic in The Simpsons, but many fans and analysts interpret her character as "autistic-coded" due to traits like difficulty with sarcasm, social struggles (masking to fit in), intense focus on family, and challenges reading social cues, aligning with experiences of neurodivergent individuals, especially in early seasons. While writers haven't confirmed this, her behaviors resonate with audiences, making her a beloved, relatable figure for many on the autism spectrum or those who mask their own traits.
 
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Who was the voice actor shot dead in The Simpsons?

In 1998, while Phil was sleeping in his bed, Brynn shot and killed him, and later killed herself. In the weeks following his murder, Hartman was celebrated in a wave of tributes.
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Is Bart Simpson autistic?

No, Bart Simpson is not officially diagnosed as autistic in the show, but he is widely depicted as having ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), exhibiting classic symptoms like restlessness, impulsivity, and difficulty focusing, though his character also shows traits of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and general defiance. While some fans speculate about neurodivergence, the creators consistently portray him with ADHD and other behavioral issues, not autism, contrasting him with Lisa, who is often seen as autistic-coded.
 
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Who will play Milhouse now?

In the wake of voice actor Pamela Hayden's retirement, The Simpsons' beloved blue-haired nerd Milhouse Van Houten will now be played by singer Kelly Macleod, Entertainment Weekly can exclusively reveal. Macleod will make her debut as the character on Sunday's season finale “Estranger Things.”
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What is the darkest episode of The Simpsons?

While "dark" is subjective, The Simpsons episodes often cited for darkness include "Homer's Enemy" (for its bleakness and tragic ending for Frank Grimes) and "Cape Feare" (for its intense, horror-parody tension with Sideshow Bob), with "Stark Raving Dad" being pulled due to Michael Jackson's controversies, adding another layer of real-world darkness. 
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Why is Smithers no longer black?

Waylon Smithers was mistakenly colored black in his first appearance in The Simpsons due to an animation error, and the creators decided to change him to his current yellow skin tone because having a black, gay, subservient character to a white boss (Mr. Burns) was considered too complex and potentially problematic, though the initial coloring was an accident the production couldn't afford to fix immediately. 
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What is Bart Simpson diagnosed with?

In the episode, Bart floods the school gymnasium and the schoolyard, which prompts the school's principal Seymour Skinner to diagnose Bart with ADHD despite not being a qualified medical practitioner or psychiatrist.
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Is there any LGBT in The Simpsons?

Some characters, such as Julio, were created with their sexual orientation in mind, with it being central to their character. The show expanded its roster of openly LGBT characters through episodes in which prominent characters Patty Bouvier and Waylon Smithers came out in seasons 16 and 27, respectively.
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What is Homer Simpson diagnosed with?

(PHOENIX, AZ,) – Now we know it's not just the beer that causes Homer to doze off. During the season premiere of The Simpsons, he was diagnosed with narcolepsy. And, Homer isn't alone. It's estimated one in 2,000 people have the disorder, which causes excessive daytime sleepiness.
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Why did Homer's voice change in The Simpsons?

Homer's voice began as a loose impression of Walter Matthau, but Castellaneta could not "get enough power behind that voice" and could not sustain his Matthau impression for the nine- to ten-hour recording sessions.
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Why does Maggie not talk in The Simpsons?

Maggie doesn't talk much in The Simpsons because she's an infant, but the main reason for her perpetual babyhood (and silence) is the show's refusal to age its main characters; however, she does speak occasionally, usually in non-canon future episodes or dream sequences, with celebrity guests voicing her few lines, like "Daddy," voiced by Elizabeth Taylor, notes Wikipedia and USA Today.
 
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Is Bart Simpson deaf?

However, the shot causes Bart's earholes to swell shut as a side effect, making him temporarily deaf and Hibbert also tricks Homer into signing a malpractice waiver.
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Did Michelle Obama voice herself in The Simpsons?

Despite Obama being First Lady of the United States at the time, she didn't voice herself, and was instead voiced by Angela Bassett.
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Is Homer not Bart's dad?

Homer is the patriarch of the family; he is married to Marge, with whom he has three children, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie.
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