Annie is an aspiring actress who moves from Wichita, Kansas to Beverly Hills with her family. Annie's character is often compared to "Brenda Walsh" from Beverly Hills 90210 as she is the positive, innocent type who believes in true love. She lives with her parents, Harry and Debbie, her adopted brother Dixon, whom she considers her best friend, and her grandmother Tabitha. She celebrates her 16th birthday during "Games People Play," marking her date of birth as November 11, 1992. "Pretty, cool, and popular" back in Kansas, she struggles to find her place in California and to maintain her sweet nature.