Pamela Hayden Retires After 35 Years as Milhouse's Voice on 'The Simpsons'

The 70-year-old actor, who voiced Milhouse and other characters, will make her final appearance in this Sunday's 'Treehouse of Horror' episode.

Pamela Hayden, who has voiced Milhouse Van Houten since 'The Simpsons' began in 1989, announced her retirement after 35 years and nearly 700 episodes.
Hayden's final performance will be in the 'Treehouse of Horror Presents: Simpsons Wicked This Way Comes' episode airing on November 24, 2024.
In addition to Milhouse, Hayden voiced other recurring characters such as Jimbo Jones, Rod Flanders, Janey Powell, and Sarah Wiggum.
Creator Matt Groening praised Hayden for making Milhouse 'hilarious and real,' while Fox confirmed recasting for her characters will begin soon.
Hayden cited her love for Milhouse's resilience, describing him as a life analogy: 'He’s always getting knocked down, but he keeps getting up.'