Tabitha from 'Bewitched' Appears with Granddaughter at 59 after Raising 6 Sons as 'Committed' Mother

• Erin Murphy was more into acting and the spotlight than her twin sister, Diane.
• The actress became a mother to six children, one living with autism.
• While celebrating her granddaughter's graduation at 59, fans thought Erin looked more like the child's mother or sister than her grandmother.

Erin Murphy and her fraternal twin sister Diane Murphy, were only two years old when they joined the third season of "Bewitched" as Tabitha Stephens. Producers only auditioned twins because child labor laws limited the time kids could be on set.

Although both sisters auditioned and got the part, Erin was the one who had a liking for the onscreen attention. The actress did all the major scenes and the closeups, while Diane did the cutaways and long shots.

As an adult, Erin confessed that she loved acting from the time she was a baby. She revealed how she liked being on set while her sister would cry when they brought her in. Erin revealed that even though they were older, Diane still hated it.

Erin appeared in the series for six seasons from 1964 until 1972. Afterward, the actress appeared in many commercials and auditioned for roles alongside other child actors like Helen Hunt and Jodie Foster. However, she wasn't desperate and would turn down many roles,

When Erin was in the sixth grade, her family relocated to Orange County from Los Angeles. For the first time in her life, she got to live as an average child.

The star became a cheerleader and even became the homecoming queen at her school! Erin felt she had the best of both worlds.

By age 21, she was married with one child, teaching acting, and living on an Arizona ranch. The celebrity was also called anytime there were film shoots in her town and started accepting jobs as a makeup artist and in production. Erin later became a parent to more children whom she raised while continuing to work.

How Did Erin Become a Mother of Six?

Erin eventually returned to Los Angeles and actively participated in the entertainment industry. The star did product endorsements, appeared as a celebrity judge, hosted reality shows, and starred in infomercials.

The actress also remained a present and full-time parent to six boys, including one with autism, from three marriages. Besides that, she also volunteered for various charities and was an advocate for autism awareness.

Erin was a superwoman who also ran Erin Murphy Knits, an alpaca knitwear company where she made the items herself. She also ran Slim Chillers, a frozen vodka martini ice pops business that sold in almost all the states, Australia, and China.

In 2014, the celebrity did some acting at a local theater and found herself drawn to her craft before ending up doing three pilots. The mother of six explained how she never wished to be "complacent" and hasn't stopped working.

In 2016, she described herself as a person who didn't like sitting dormant for long and loved the entertainment industry. Erin said she'd done everything in it, including stunt person work, and that year, she'd returned to acting.

At the time, her youngest child was 13, and she felt it was time to get back into acting in a more serious capacity. The previous year she did television projects and theater work in Los Angeles, citing the popularity of "Bewitched" for how she was well received.

She spoke about raising her children, saying, "It's a crazy but fun lifestyle." People asked if being a Mormon was why she had so many. The star shared how she grew up thinking "The Brady Bunch" was a great show and always wished for a big family since she only had one sibling.

Diane's sister initially envisioned having a boy and a girl and speculated that if she'd had the latter, she might've stopped at three or four children but regretted nothing. The actress also revealed that she'd done work with children's charities her whole life.

She became involved with projects concerning autism long before her autistic son, Parker, was born, and once he arrived, she put more effort into them. Erin spoke at events, volunteered, attended board meetings, and noted how essential it was for her to be present for other parents with questions.

In 2020, the celebrity still had three children living with her and was trying to decide what to do with the rest of her life. She wasn't sure if she wanted to continue working or focus on a few fun projects.

The mother of six didn't want to work for the rest of her life without enjoying herself. Erin said she hadn't had an acting agent for years despite continuing to act here and there yearly, but she mostly did theater work.

The child star had done web series as favors to friends before adding: "I'm committed to being a parent, and I've got three more years until my youngest graduates from high school." She confessed that Parker took most of her time, but she'd always loved and would love acting.

Another fan also thought Erin and her granddaughter were "beautiful."

The actress might acquire an agent again to manage all the "flattering" offers she received but has no complaints because life is good. When Erin isn't focused on her children, she celebrates her grandchildren.

How Did Erin Stun at 59 at Her Granddaughter's Graduation?

In May 2020, Erin appeared in a TikTok video she shared on her Instagram, showing her dancing with her granddaughters Sayler and Aubrey in a Mother's Day clip. The actress captioned the fun post, writing:

"You're never too old to be silly!"

On June 29, 2023, the 59-year-old grandmother celebrated Sayler graduating from Junior High. The post included a photo of her posing alongside her granddaughter, who looked older and was holding a bouquet. Another upload showed Sayler snuggling up to her grandmother.

Fans replied to her first post showing amazement over her youthful appearance at her age. One person told Sayler that she had a "beautiful" and "cool grandma" before congratulating her on her graduation.

The same fan also thought Erin and her granddaughter were "beautiful" and added how the actress looked more like Sayler's "older sister" than her mother. Someone else shared that the star could be Sayler's "mom," with another adding:

"Either way, you both look like sisters."

No one could blame Erin's followers for being stunned by her looks as she appeared to have retained her youth and hadn't aged much in the past years.

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