Hubbard, who was born in Germany, attended the audition for the part and was called back two or three weeks later. Another week later she filmed "The Dauphin", around New Year's Day 1989. She attended the New York University's Film School and studied screenwriting and directing. After she moved to Los Angeles, she studied acting two years under Joanne Baron. In addition to her acting career she continued modeling which she started at the age of 14 in Hawaii.