Jennifer Morrison is Leaving 'Once Upon a Time'

Jennifer Morrison is Leaving 'Once Upon a Time'

A bittersweet goodbye. Jennifer Morrison took to Instagram on Monday, May 8, to pen a touching note to fans, letting them know that she is leaving Once Upon a Time at the end of the current sixth season.

The actress, 38 — who stars on the beloved ABC show as Emma Swan — told her followers that while she is sad to bid farewell to her character, she is excited to move on in her career.

“As I reached the end of my 6 year contract on ONCE UPON A TIME, I was faced with a significant decision. ABC, Eddy Kitsis, and Adam Horowitz very generously invited me to continue as a series regular. After very careful consideration, I have decided that creatively and personally, it is time for me to move on,” she wrote.

As I reached the end of my 6 year contract on ONCE UPON A TIME, I was faced with a significant decision. ABC, Eddy Kitsis, and Adam Horowitz very generously invited me to continue as a series regular. After very careful consideration, I have decided that creatively and personally, it is time for me to move on.  Emma Swan is one my favorite characters that I have ever played. My 6 years on ONCE UPON A TIME has changed my life in the most beautiful ways. I am absolutely blown away by the passion and commitment of the Oncer fans. I am so honored to have been a central part of such a special show.  I will be forever grateful to Adam, Eddy, and ABC for giving me the gift of playing Emma Swan.  As I move on to other creative endeavors, I will continue to attend the fan conventions whenever my professional schedule allows. I always look forward meeting the fans.  If ABC Network does in fact order a season 7,  I have agreed to appear in one episode, and I will most certainly continue to watch ONCE UPON A TIME. The creativity of the show runners has always inspired me, and I cannot wait to see the ways that they continue to develop and reinvent the show.  #Onceuponatime #EmmaSwan #UglyDucklings

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Jennifer Morrison has also appeared in Dawson's Creek and House.