Her grandmother's name is Lillian Gish, but she is not the famous silent film actress Lillian Gish. She is not related to either Lillian or Dorothy Gish. Her surname came from her marriage.

Her father is / was an English Professor.

Education: she attended Northern University High School and graduated in 1989, went to Duke University and took a break from acting in order to gain a BA in English in July 1993.

Annabeth grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Sister of Timothy (Tim) and Robin Gish.

Son, Cash Alexander Allen, born 12 January 2007.

Daughter of Robert and Judith (Judy) Gish.