A Child Star of ‘Bewitched’ Left Hollywood & Became a Mother of 6 — She Stunned Users with Her Photos at 60
The young star and the cast of “Bewitched” circa 1966. | Source: Getty Images
Years after the show ended, the actress surprised her fans with her appearance at 60, proving that some stars never lose their shine. Take a look at how she looks now and her surprising journey over the years, including leaving Hollywood for motherhood.
The actress on the set of “Bewitched” circa 1968. | Source: Getty Images
The enchanting world of 1960s television introduced countless beloved characters, but one show that stood out for its charm and humor was “Bewitched.” Among the magical antics of witches and mortals, a young star quickly captured viewers’ hearts.
Elizabeth Montgomery and the child actress, circa 1966. | Source: Getty Images
For the early part of the series, she shared the role with her twin sister, but the character solely became hers as the two grew. The Hollywood star appeared in over 100 episodes, remaining with “Bewitched” until it ended in 1972.
Instead of joining the cast of “The Waltons” and “Fantasy Island,” she enjoyed Girl Scouts camp and landed a spot on the cheerleading squad. Over time, she distanced herself from the business, moving to Orange County and only returning to Los Angeles for guaranteed jobs.
As the magic of her child star days faded, the actress embraced a new role that would be just as life-changing — that of a devoted mother. Her first marriage to Terry Rogers in 1984 marked the beginning of this chapter.
During their marriage, they had two sons, Jason and Grant, but after five years, the couple divorced. This change led the actress back to California to raise her boys.
The “Bewitched” star and Darren Dunckel at the TV Land Awards on March 2, 2003, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
“People always ask me if I’m Mormon. I only have one sister, and I grew up thinking ‘The Brady Bunch’ was the greatest show, so I always did want a big family. But ideally, I always wanted one boy and one girl, so maybe if I’d had a girl in there, I might have stopped at three or sooner, but I wouldn’t change anything,” she added.
Her hiatus allowed her to be there for her children, ensuring they were raised in a loving and supportive environment, much like the one her mother had created during the actress’s childhood.
The famous actress with her son Parker at the CURE Autism Now 4th Annual Walk Now to help find a cure for autism on April 22, 2006, in Pasadena, California. | Source: Getty Images
“Scripts are sent to me all the time, and I haven’t seen anything good enough to have me gone for 12 hours a day,” she revealed. However, the “Bewitched” star did stay busy over the years. The actress took on significant charity work and became an advocate for autism awareness, prompted by her son’s diagnosis.
She added, “I’ve always volunteered. I have a strong belief that you need to give back. I’m really lucky for the life I have and the opportunities I’ve had.”
This beloved actress is none other than Erin Murphy, the former child star who brought Tabitha Stephens to life on “Bewitched.” Now 60, Murphy continues to captivate the public.
“Still stunning as ever 🔥🔥🔥,” one person commented. Another typed, “Gorgeous.” A third shared the same sentiment, “Absolutely gorgeous!!”
Erin Murphy with her grandchildren. | Source: Instagram/erinmurphybewitched
However, she added, “So if it happens to be on, I’ll let them watch. Last summer, I had two of my grandkids stay with me for the summer, so I thought, ‘Okay, I’ll put it on.’ And they loved it, so.”