June Waltshire is a wealthy heiress, played by Jodie Sweetin in Hallmark’s The Heiress and the Handyman. She is used to a life of luxury, living in opulent hotels and enjoying designer fashion and yachts. Her world changes drastically when she loses her entire fortune due to a cryptocurrency crisis. Struggling to adapt, she moves to a country house left to her by her aunt, where she begins a new chapter filled with self-discovery and unexpected romance.

Jodie Sweetin in The Heiress and the Handyman (2024)

Trivia/Facts

• June Waltshire is a wealthy heiress, played by Jodie Sweetin in Hallmark’s “The Heiress and the Handyman”. She lives a luxurious life in Greece, enjoying her family’s hotels, yachts, and designer bags. Suddenly, she learns that all her wealth is gone due to a cryptocurrency crisis. She returns to New York and finds herself broke, with no life skills and only a country house left by her aunt.
• June moves to the country house and finds herself out of place in rural life. She mistakenly thinks her handsome neighbor, Bart Hudson, is a handyman. Bart, who is actually not a handyman, feels sorry for June and starts showing her around the town. Together, they try to reclaim her family’s legacy by participating in the county fair.

Corey Sevier and Jodie Sweetin in The Heiress and the Handyman (2024)

• As June and Bart prepare for the fall fair, they bond over their different lives and challenges. They work together on tasks like baking apple pies and managing the livestock parade. Through their time together, they start to develop real feelings for each other. June faces a choice between her past wealthy lifestyle and her new life in the countryside with Bart.
• The film showcases the transformation of June from a wealthy heiress to someone who learns about self-sufficiency and finds love in a small town. With the beautiful autumn scenery and rustic fair decorations, it highlights her journey of rediscovery and personal growth.

Corey Sevier and Jodie Sweetin in The Heiress and the Handyman (2024)

June Waltshire’s Relationship with Other Characters

• Bart Hudson: June initially mistakes Bart for a handyman. Despite this awkward start, Bart helps June adjust to her new rural life. As they work together on the county fair, they grow closer and develop real feelings for each other. Their relationship becomes a key part of June’s journey of self-discovery and love.
• Aunt: June’s aunt is the family member who left her the country house and a safe deposit box. Her aunt’s decision to leave her the house plays a significant role in June’s life change. Through the aunt’s gesture, June learns about living simply and finds new purpose.

Jodie Sweetin and Ann Pirvu in The Heiress and the Handyman (2024)

• Family: June has a strong connection to her family’s legacy, which includes the fall fair and its traditions. With Bart’s help, she works to reclaim and preserve this legacy. This connection to her family’s past motivates her to participate in the county fair and rediscover her roots.