[3] Erin grew up in Wheaton, Illinois, but when she was nine years old her family moved to Miami, Florida.

[4] The film's director, Ken Annakin, described her personality as a good fit for the role: "Tami radiates sunshine.

[5] Erin also appeared in the "Chrimbus Special" episode of Tim & Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job!.

Highlights included speaking at World Children's Day at the United Nations, New York City to the delegates of over 100 countries in the general assembly hall.

[7] In 2020 at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tami Erin lives with her boyfriend, Tommy Parker, in Grand Lake (Oklahoma)[8]