Erin Murphy may have played a witch on Bewitched, but her real-life story is pure magic. The former child star, now 60, left Hollywood behind to focus on what mattered most—family. Today, she’s a mother of six and a doting grandmother, living a life far from the glitz of Tinseltown.
Murphy was just a toddler when she landed the role of Tabitha Stephens, the mischievous witch-child on the hit 1960s show. Though she worked steadily as a young actress, she chose to step away from the spotlight early, preferring school and sports over script readings. “I left before Hollywood could leave me,” she later reflected.
Her decision led her to an even more rewarding role: motherhood. After three marriages, Murphy built a lively household with six sons, embracing the chaos with humor and love. “People ask if I’m Mormon because of my big family,” she joked. “But I just always wanted a house full of kids.”
Though she occasionally returned to acting, her true passion became advocacy, particularly for autism awareness after her son’s diagnosis. These days, she’s relishing her newest title: grandma. From baby showers to birthday tributes, Murphy’s social media is filled with heartwarming family moments.
Fans still adore her, often marveling at how little she’s aged. But for Murphy, the real magic isn’t in staying forever young—it’s in the love she’s built, one generation at a time.
