Erin Murphy, 62, Looks Unrecognizable in a Car Selfie as Fans Compare Her to a Famous Actress — Photos

Erin Murphy's latest selfie had longtime "Bewitched" fans doing a double-take, with viewers debating her age and comparing her appearance to other actresses.

The 62-year-old former child star has also been teasing a new television project in 2026, giving fans another reason to watch what she shares next.

Murphy posted a close-up Instagram selfie from the driver's seat of a car with the brief caption, "Feeling fancy..."

In the photo, she wears a sleeveless white dress with a low neckline and layered gold necklaces. Her blonde hair falls in loose waves, while sunlight coming through the window catches strands of her hair and brightens one side of the image.

Murphy looks directly at the camera with a slight smile. The tight framing puts the focus on her face, which soon became the main subject of the comments beneath the post.

One netizen said, "So Beautiful and Sexy, and those Amazing Eyes ✨✨✨✨." Another user shared, "Beautiful lady. I wouldn't believe🥰 62 y.o. but I remember Tabatha [sic]."

A commenter wrote, "Wow you look 42 not 62 you really look young." One person took a more skeptical view, asking, "62? Wow! Is this all natural or has she had done? Besides the makeup." Another admirer wrote, "You are just drop dead Gorgeous Erin."

The reactions have extra context because many viewers first saw Murphy when she was a young child. According to IMDb, she played Tabitha Stephens in 103 episodes of "Bewitched" between 1966 and 1972.

Murphy initially shared the role with her fraternal twin sister, Diane Murphy. Diane later left the series as the sisters began to look less alike.

For longtime fans, that history makes Murphy's recent photos more than ordinary celebrity selfies. Some viewers are comparing the woman they see in 2026 with the child performer they remember from television decades ago.

One comment under the car selfie took the comparisons in an unexpected direction. "Reminds me of Sydney Sweeney," a commenter wrote.

Someone else connected Murphy's current look directly to "Bewitched," writing, "With your look you could have played Samantha in the reboot of bewitched very beautiful [sic]."

One person remarked, "Hello Erin, I see you've still got that heart stopping [sic] look." Another fan stated, "That cute lil nose of yours!!! You look like you could actually be Elizabeth Montgomery's real daughter. Such great memories of watching Bewitched."

Murphy's car selfie was not her only 2026 photo to spark interest.

In February, she posted another image on Facebook and wrote, "Signing contracts and wardrobe fitting!" The photo shows Murphy with long blonde hair and a bright green top as she looks toward the camera.

She gave no additional details about the project, leaving fans to wonder what the contracts and fitting were for. A few months later, Murphy offered a bigger clue.

In a June 2026 Instagram post, she announced, "A new adventure begins this fall! I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be on a brand new TV show, and this journey is unlike anything I've done before.," she wrote.

Murphy still did not reveal the show's title. "I can't share all the details yet, but there will be plenty of hints and surprises leading up to the big reveal. I'll keep you posted!" she added.

While Murphy is keeping the project under wraps, she has spoken more freely about growing up after "Bewitched."

According to People, during an appearance on Billy Corgan's "The Magnificent Others" podcast, Murphy said childhood fame felt normal because being recognized was part of everyday life for her.

She also said she did not face bullying at school and believed the show's popularity may have shaped how other children treated her.

Murphy explained that she never wanted people to think she expected special treatment because she had been on television. Instead, she said she genuinely liked connecting with others and wanted to be treated like everyone else.

She also described a childhood filled with typical school experiences. Murphy said she served as class president, became a cheerleader, was named homecoming queen, and took part in activities such as Girl Scouts. "I had a very normal childhood," she said.

Murphy even considered trying to distance herself from her iconic character after her family moved from Los Angeles to Orange County. She thought about using another name at school so she could make a fresh start. The idea did not last long.

"The first day of school, everyone knew who I was," Murphy recalled. "I wasn't Peggy for even an hour. It didn't last."

She also said she still watches "Bewitched" from time to time and said she would like her grandchildren to see the series. "When I watch 'Bewitched,' it's fun for me," she said. Some episodes also bring back clear memories from the set, especially those that centered on Tabitha.

Although Murphy has yet to reveal exactly what her new TV project will be, her photos through the years show how much she has changed since her days as young Tabitha. Those images also capture the different stages of her life long after "Bewitched" ended.

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1972

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2003

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2010

2012

2016

2020

2024

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Together, the photos trace Erin Murphy's journey from child star to the woman fans recognize today, while her connection to "Bewitched" remains a lasting part of her story.