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The ability to inspire audiences across generations is one that few actors possess.
Maggie Smith played Hogwarts professor Minerva McGonagall inHarry Potterand Dowager Countess of Grantham, Violet Crawley, inDownton Abbey.
shared Jeanne, who had the chance to participate as an extra on both productions.
There was always a huge buzz working on set.
Her favorite moments were the shooting of night scenes full of action alongside her on-screen professor Minerva McGonagall.
On the other hand, her work onDownton Abbeywas a much more intimate experience.
It was much calmer and down-to-earth yet equally exciting to be a part of.
Both productions carried their own unique energy, withHarry Potterbeing a blockbuster film andDownton Abbeyan award-winningTV series.
One moment with Maggie Smith stands out vividly in Jeannes memory.
She had thought she wasnt in the shot!
She wasauthentic and honest, and she carried herself with grace, Jeanne said.
She had a special quality as an actress thats hard to put into words.
Jeanne particularly remembered how impressed she was with Smiths ability to convey powerful emotions with only her facial expressions.
She didnt even need to speak, she said.
The nation lost one of its greatest actresses, but she will always be remembered.
It was just fantastic.
I remember they were all numbered so that people couldnt steal them!
Downton Abbey, however, was a completely different experience.
I love how they used todressback then.
They had so much class!
Goodness, I dont know what to say, she laughed.
Jeanne juggles multiple creative pursuits, including professional art, singing, songwriting, fashion design, and modeling.
Im currently working on so many projects.
Its hard to pick just one, she stated.
Such wonderful memories.
