Maggie Simpson
Margaret Lenny "Maggie" Simpson is a fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons. She is the baby daughter of Homer and Marge Simpson and the youngest member of the Simpson family.
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| First appearance | "Good Night" (1987) |
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| Created by | Matt Groening |
| Designed by | Matt Groening |
| Voiced by | Nancy Cartwright (later seasons–present) Yeardley Smith (earlier seasons) Matt Groening (sucking pacifier noise) Carol Kane ("Bart vs. Thanksgiving") Elizabeth Taylor ("Lisa's First Word") James Earl Jones (alternate timeline; "Treehouse of Horror V") Jodie Foster ("Four Great Women and a Manicure") |
| Full name | Margaret Lenny Simpson |
| Relatives | Parents: Homer and Marge Siblings: Bart and Lisa Grandparents: Abe Simpson, Mona Simpson, Jacqueline Bouvier and Clancy Bouvier Aunts: Patty Bouvier and Selma Bouvier (See also Simpson family) |
| Home | 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield, United States |
Character
Maggie is a baby, so she cannot speak and is cared for by her family. She often uses a pacifier and wears a blue sleep suit. Like many babies, she copies things she sees happening around her. Even though she is very young, Maggie is shown in different episodes as being more aware and observant than most babies. She sometimes reacts to situations in ways that surprise her family. In several episodes, she has been shown imitating actions she sees on television, especially cartoons.
Maggie is usually quiet and calm, but she is always present in family situations and often reacts to events happening around her. She is part of many everyday scenes in the Simpson family’s life.
Characteristics
In the early seasons of The Simpsons, Maggie was often shown tripping over her clothes and falling forward, which became a running joke in the series.[1] She is usually seen with a pacifier and wearing a blue sleep suit. Maggie is small, quiet, and dependent, like a typical baby, but she is also shown to be alert and aware of her surroundings.
History
Creation
Maggie Simpson was named after Matt Groening’s younger sister, Maggie Groening.[2][3] The character was designed to represent a baby who would always stay a baby and would not grow up during the series.
The creators of The Simpsons wanted Maggie to be a silent character who would not speak most of the time, allowing her actions and expressions to show her personality.
Voice
Maggie does not usually speak in The Simpsons. Instead, she makes baby sounds that are used for her character. In rare cases, Maggie has spoken in special episodes. In the short cartoon Good Night, she speaks when the family is asleep.[4] In the main television series, she first speaks in the episode “Lisa’s First Word,” where she says “Daddy.”[5][6] Her baby sounds are usually provided by regular cast members, while speaking parts in special episodes have been performed by guest actors.
Maggie Simpson Media
In 2000, Maggie, along with the rest of the Simpson family, was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
References
- ↑ "Maggie File" Archived 2007-10-11 at the Wayback Machine SNPP.com. Retrieved on March 27, 2007
- ↑ Hamilton, Don. Matt Groening's Portland (2002-12-07)The Portland Tribune. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- ↑ Sadownick, Doug. Groening Against the Grain (February 26, 1991)Advocate. Retrieved March 27, 2007.
- ↑ Liz Georges - Filmography by yearwww.imdb.com. Retrieved 2008-06-25.
- ↑ Face to Face: Maggie Simpson Archived 2014-11-29 at the Wayback Machine EW.com. Published September 11, 1992. Retrieved on March 27, 2007.
- ↑ "Lisa's First Word"
Other websites
- Biography from the official Simpsons website
- Maggie's page at BBC.co.uk Archived 2007-10-22 at the Wayback Machine
- The Maggie File Archived 2007-10-11 at the Wayback Machine unofficial trivia compilation
- The Cutest Baby