Jennifer Stone
A former Disney Channel star who successfully reinvented herself as a candid mental health advocate and popular podcast host.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American podcaster and social media personality·Birthday: February 12·Millennials
Biography
Jennifer Stone grew up on screen, most memorably as the delightfully eccentric Harper Finkle on Disney's 'Wizards of Waverly Place.' Unlike many child actors, her post-Disney journey has been defined by a purposeful and public pivot. She stepped away from full-time acting to pursue nursing, a choice that revealed a deep desire for grounded, impactful work. This experience, coupled with her own health struggles, fueled her next act. She co-founded the 'I’m Not Famous’ podcast with fellow actor Garrett Clayton, creating a space for frank discussions about mental health, industry pitfalls, and life after child stardom. On social media, she connects with her audience not through Hollywood gloss, but with authenticity about diabetes management and everyday challenges. Stone has effectively rewritten her own narrative, transitioning from a sidekick in a magical world to a trusted voice in very real conversations.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jennifer was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jennifer Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Jennifer's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the recurring role of Harper Finkle across all four seasons of the hit Disney Channel series 'Wizards of Waverly Place.'
- Co-hosts the 'I’m Not Famous’ podcast, which builds community around mental health and life after fame.
- Became a licensed vocational nurse, demonstrating a commitment to healthcare beyond her acting career.
Did You Know?
She was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 20 and is an active advocate for diabetes awareness.
She played a young version of Kyra Sedgwick's character in the film 'The Woodsman.'
She and her 'Wizards' co-star David Henrie have remained close friends long after the show ended.
“I left acting for nursing because I wanted to help people in a more direct, tangible way.”
