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Wizards Star Returns to Acting After ER Shift
12 Aug
Summary
- Actress Jennifer Stone reprised her beloved Harper Finkle role.
- She worked as an ER nurse while receiving fan support.
- Stone aims to balance her nursing and acting careers.

Actress Jennifer Stone recently reprised her iconic role as Harper Finkle in "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place." As the third season concluded, Stone shared her deep appreciation for the outpouring of fan support, noting that she received positive responses while working shifts as an emergency room nurse. She expressed gratitude for the warm welcome back to acting after a hiatus.
Stone clarified that pursuing both acting and nursing was always her intention. Graduating nursing school in December 2019, she planned to split her time between the two demanding professions. The COVID-19 pandemic shifted her focus, leading her to prioritize personal well-being before fully returning to her passion for acting.
She finds it amusing when people assume she quit acting for a "normal job," emphasizing that individuals can pursue multiple passions. Stone highlighted the shared empathy between acting and nursing, stating that her experiences as a nurse have enhanced her acting abilities. The "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" finale event is now available for streaming on Disney+.