Modern Family is one of the most entertaining sitcoms to ever come out. Releasing in 2009 and spanning a decade with over 250 episodes, Modern Family has found its audience in Gen Z and millennials alike. The cast of Modern Family gave their career-best performances to make the TV show a hit. If you are wondering what the actors playing Phil or Luke Dunphy are doing now that the show is over, we are here to answer it. Here is what the Modern Family cast is doing now. We have also added the then and now photos of the Modern Family cast members, and some of them are unrecognizable.
1. Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy
Ty Burrell appears in Modern Family as Phil Dunphy, who became the definition of the term “Cool Dad”. Before joining the cast of the evergreen sitcom, Burrell was rejected for the role four times by ABC, and even after his loved ones advised him not to try once more, Burrell did it anyways and cracked the role and bagged two Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Phil Dunphy.
Before appearing in Modern Family, Ty had been appearing in minor roles in blockbuster movies like Dawn of the Dead, National Treasure: Book of Treasures, and The Incredible Hulk. he had also appeared in short sitcoms like Back to You and Out of Practice.
After Modern Family concluded, Ty bagged some major roles but later took a break from acting to spend more time with his wife and two daughters. As of now, he says that he is open to act in shows that hit close to home like Modern Family did. Ty has also voiced Jack Harris in the animated show Duncanville and Bailey in Finding Dory.
2. Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy
If micro-management were a person, it would be Claire Dunphy, played by Julie Bowen. Initially, when Julie was offered the role of Claire Dunphy, she rejected the role, saying she couldn’t do comedy. However, when persuaded by her managers, she finally took up the role and went on to win two Emmy Awards. Before appearing in the Modern Family cast, Julie Bowen was best known for appearing in Happy Gilmore (1996) as Adam Sandler’s love interest.
After Modern Family’s conclusion, Julie Bowen once again worked with Adam Sandler in Hubie Halloween (2020) and also starred in the horror-comedy Totally Killer (2023). Her most recent appearance is in Peacock’s Hysteria! (2024), where she took up the role of Linda Campbell.
Just like in Modern Family, Julie is a mother to three children and is currently an active board member for a charity called Baby2Baby, which supports children in need.
3. Sarah Hyland as Haley Dunphy
Sarah Hyland appears as Haley Dunphy in Modern Family and, in my opinion, has one of the best character arcs in the show. Before appearing on Modern Family, Sarah had appeared as Howard Stern’s daughter, Ashley, in Private Parts (1997), which was also her first gig as an actress. She then appeared on screen in 2000 as young Audrey Hepburn in The Audrey Hepburn Story. Sarah Hyland also starred in The Vampire Academy (2014).
After saying goodbye to Modern Family, Sarah appeared on Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin (2022), along with her co-star from Modern Family, Adam DeVine, who appeared as Andy in the sitcom. In 2022, Sarah Hyland got married to Wells Adams, with her wedding officiated by none other than Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who played Mitchell, Sarah’s on-screen uncle in Modern Family. Hyland was also given the Courage Award by none other than Julie Bowen, her on-screen mom, for being a domestic abuse survivor.
4. Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy
Ariel Winter took up the role of Alex Dunphy, the smart kid in the Dunphy family, who shares an amazing dynamic with her polar opposite sister, Haley. Ariel has been in the industry since she was 4 years old, after her mother signed her up for advertisements. Even while she was working on Modern Family, she used to do voice acting gigs on the side and has given her voice to popular shows like Phineas and Ferb, Star Trek: The Lower Decks, and Elena of Avalor.
As of now, she has taken a break from acting and has moved away from Los Angeles to stay away from the paparazzi. She has also stepped into content creation on Instagram and posts cooking videos on her page quite frequently.
5. Nolan Gould as Luke Dunphy
Nolan Gould appeared as Luke in the cast of Modern Family and the youngest child of Phil and Claire. Luke is known for his endless energy and, arguably, the lowest IQ in the entire family. However, in real life, Nolan Gould is no less than a genius. Nolan is a member of Mensa International, a society for high IQ people, and graduated high school at the age of 13. After Modern Family, Gould appeared on screen in some roles.
He appeared on R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour (2011) and Friends With Benefits (2011) and also appeared in reality shows like Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition (2018) and The Celebrity Dating Game (2021). He also starred in comedies like The Nana Project (2023) and Camp (2023) and made a guest appearance in Grey’s Anatomy (2022). As you can see in the photo above, Luke Dunphy has become unrecognizable and turned into a well built man.
6. Ed O’Neill as Jay Pritchett
Ed O’Neill is a veteran actor who appears as Jay Pritchett in Modern Family. Jay is Claire and Mitchell’s dad and the patriarch of the Pritchett family. Before bagging three Emmy nominations as Jay Pritchett, O’Neill made a big name for himself by playing the role of Al Bundy in Married…With Children (1987).
He has also appeared in memorable roles in multiple other movies like Little Giants (1994), Prefontaine (1997), and Blue Chips (1994). Most recently, Ed O’Neill appeared as Donald Sterling in the FX miniseries Clipped, released in 2024. He was 63 years old when the first episode of Modern Family aired. He is 78 now.
7. Sofía Vergara as Gloria Delgado Pritchett
Sofia Vergara’s character, Gloria, is easily one of the most loved characters in the cast of Modern Family. She appears as a fiery Colombian woman who is the second wife of Jay and mother to Manny. Her role as Gloria won her the title of the highest paid TV-actress in 2017. Sofia also bagged four Golden Globe nominations and four Emmy nominations for appearing as Gloria in Modern Family.
Sofia Vergara has had a pretty happening career after the conclusion of Modern Family in 2020. She became a judge on America’s Got Talent in 2020. Following this, she also gave her voice to some amazing movies like Despicable Me 4 (2024) and Strays (2023). She also got another Emmy nomination in her name for the portrayal of Griselda Blanco, a Colombian drug lord, in the Netflix miniseries called Griselda in 2024.
8. Rico Rodriguez as Manny Delgado
Rico Rodriguez appears in Modern Family as Manny Delgado, Gloria’s son and Jay’s stepson. He appears as an intelligent and overly sophisticated young man who often finds himself in troublesome situations courtesy of, technically, his nephew, Luke. Before appearing in Modern Family, Rico appeared in iCarly (2007) and My Name Is Earl (2008).
He later got his first big break as the lead actor in Endgame (2015). He also worked with Sarah Hyland, his co-star from Modern Family, on a spinoff Lion King series called The Lion Guard (2015). His most recent on-screen appearance was in Disney’s Bunk’d (2024) as a guest star. In his latest look, Manny Delgado appears in Dreadlocks and has become unrecognizable.
9. Eric Stonestreet as Cameron Tucker
Eric Stonestreet appears as Cameron Tucker in the cast of Modern Family. Initially, he dated Mitchell, and in Season 5, Cam and Mitch get married to each other. Eric also bagged two Emmy awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Before appearing in Modern Family, Eric Stonestreet appeared as Ronnie Litre in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. While working on Modern Family, Eric Stonestreet took up roles in Bad Teacher (2011) and Identity Thief (2013), while also being the voice of Duke in the Secret Life of Pets franchise.
After the conclusion of Modern Family, Eric Stonestreet has appeared in The Santa Clauses on Disney+ and also hosts Domino Masters on Fox. Recently, Eric announced that he has joined the cast of Dexter: Ressurection, the upcoming TV show in the Dexter franchise.
10. Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett
Jesse Tyler Ferguson appears as Mitchell, Claire’s brother, Jay’s son, eventually Cam’s husband, and Lily’s dad. He is one of those characters who always has a lot going on for himself and has the most entertaining crashouts in the series. Jesse’s appearance as Mitchell in Modern Family earned him five Emmy nominations.
While working on Modern Family, Jesse Tyler Ferguson also appeared as a guest judge on So You Think You Can Dance from 2011 to 2013. He also hosted another reality show called Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in 2020 and then moved on to appear in a High School Musical titled The Musical: The Series (2019) and in a minor role in Cocaine Bear (2023). Jesse is now popular for hosting a podcast titled ‘Dinner’s on Me,’ where he talks to celebrities about various aspects of life.
11. Aubrey Anderson-Emmons as Lily Tucker Pritchett
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons appears as the sassy and wisecracking daughter of Mitch and Cam, Lily, in the cast of Modern Family. Aubrey was the youngest actor on set, only being 3 years old when she first appeared in Season 3 and won a Screen Actors Guild Award at the age of 4. Anderson’s part in Modern Family was her first time being on screen, and after that, she only appeared in a couple of short films. As of now, she runs a successful food review channel called FoodMania Review with her mom.
12. Jeremy Maguire as Joe Pritchett
Joe Pritchett is the son of Gloria and Jay in Modern Family. He is played by Jeremy Maguire, who was just 4 years old when he first appeared on the popular sitcom. Now, he is 11 years old and has appeared in popular titles like S.W.A.T. (2017) and The Last Ship (2014). Jeremy was the fourth and last kid actor to play the role of Joe Pritchett in Modern Family. From the tiny 4-year-old to 11-year-old now, Joe Pritchett actor has all grown up and looks significantly changed in his latest photos.
In 2017, Jeremy received his nomination for the SAG Awards for the role of Joe Pritchett. While he has not announced further projects, Jeremy has a bright future to look up to in the acting world.
