Meyers was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Jewish American parents who were touring in the island.
Shortly afterward, Meyer and her family returned to New York City where she was raised and where she received her primary and secondary education.
[3] The following year, she also landed the role of Emma Jane McArdle on the TV series Kate & Allie.
[1][2] In 1988, Meyers left Kate & Allie and used her earnings to finish her studies at Yale University; from there she graduated with honors and a double major in Philosophy and Theatre Arts.
[1][2] After graduating, Meyers continued acting and was mostly cast as characters much younger than her actual age.