She was born on May 18, 1967. She is the only daughter of William and Pamela. She has a brother, Jim Juvonen, a producer and writer, who played a critical role in the development of her career.
Her father was once a marine aviator, and after he retired, he became a chief executive in the aviation industry. In 1971, four years after her birth, her parents divorced. Unfortunately, Pamela died on October 7, 2011, at her residence in California.