[2] Her younger sister is Kylee Russell, also an actress who starred as Karin Daniels in the 2007 Disney television film Jump In!

[3] Prior to appearing in Unfabulous, Tavares guest starred in the series The District and The Practice.

Shortly after, she joined the main cast of another Nickelodeon series Just Jordan, in the show's second and final season.

Her other television acting credits include Zeke and Luther, CSI: Miami, The Middle, and Ringer.

[3] She is currently starring as Patience Robinson in the hit CW Network's series, All American.