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Coming our way from Epic Pictures’ specialty horror label Dread is Don’t Log Off, which is set to reach theatres on July 11th, with a VOD release following on July 15th. With those dates right around the corner, a trailer for the film has dropped online and can be seen in the embed above.

Written and directed by brothers Brandon and Garrett Baer, Don’t Log Off was filmed in the midst of the pandemic lockdowns back in 2020. Starring Ariel Winter (Modern Family), Brielle Barbusca (Scandal), Luke Benward (Criminal Minds), Sterling Beaumon (Law & Order: True Crime), Jack Griffo (The Thundermans Return), Kara Royster (Pretty Little Liars), Ashley Argota (The Fosters), and Khylin Rhambo (47 Meters Down: Uncaged), it tells the following story: When Sam vanishes mid-video call, her friends race to uncover what happened. As they dig online, they vanish one by one. A sinister force is at play – can they...

If you like a level of intrigue in your horror cinema, you’ll want to make haste to check out the newly released trailer for the upcoming Dread title Don’t Log Off. The film is comprised of a mixture of cinematic camerawork and screen life filmmaking techniques. That’s a combination we don’t often see. Most films are either one or the other. However, it might just be enticing to see the two seemingly opposed styles merged. If you’re intrigued, you won’t have to wait long to experience the film for yourself. Don’t Log Off will bow in select theaters July 11. The picture will land on VOD shortly thereafter on July 15.

Judging by the trailer, Don’t Log Off has certain surface similarities to the celebrated pandemic horror picture Host. However, from what we can tell from the trailer, it looks like Don’t Log Off might feature a more human antagonist than Host,...

Terror has entered the chat in the trailer for Don’t Log Off, which brings to mind the likes of Unfriended and Host.

The (mostly) screenlife horror thriller opens in select theaters on July 11 before hitting VOD on July 15 via Dread.

“Modern Family” actress Ariel Winter produces and stars in the film, which marks the feature debut of writers-directors Brandon & Garrett Baer.

When Sam vanishes mid-video call, her friends race to uncover what happened. As they dig online, they vanish one by one. A sinister force is at play — can they solve the mystery before they’re next?

Brielle Barbusca (“Scandal”), Luke Benward (Dumplin’), Sterling Beaumon (“The Killing”), Jack Griffo (“The Thundermans”), Kara Royster (“Pretty Little Liars”), Ashley Argota (“The Fosters”), and Khylin Rhambo (“Teen Wolf”) also star.

“Don’t Log Off is about a group of friends trying to protect one another while the world drastically changed around them in March...

Ariel Winter is part of a birthday celebration gone wrong in the trailer for screen-life thriller movie Don’t Log Off.

The feature from writer-director brothers Brandon Baer and Garrett Baer hits select theaters July 11 ahead of its VOD release July 15. Brielle Barbusca (Scandal), Luke Benward (Criminal Minds), Sterling Beaumon (Law & Order True Crime), Jack Griffo (The Thundermans Return), Kara Royster (Pretty Little Liars), Ashley Argota (All American) and Khylin Rhambo (47 Meters Down: Uncaged) also star in the film that landed distribution from Epic Pictures’ horror banner Dread.

Don’t Log Off follows Annie (Modern Family star Winter), who scrambles to help rescue her best friend after she goes missing during a surprise birthday video call. Annie and her pals attempt to analyze their friend’s disappearance as more of them begin to vanish.

“I think she might have been lying,” Brian (Rhambo) says about one friend in the below trailer.

The stars of Modern Family is worth a lot of money!

The ABC comedy starring Ed O’Neill, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez, and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons premiered back in September 2009.

Modern Family went on to win countless awards including 22 Primetime Emmy Awards, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and has been ranked as one of the Best Shows of All Time by TV Guide.

After 11 seasons, Modern Family came to an end in 2020.

The cast of the hit show has gone on to achieve incredible things in their own careers, and have amassed an impressive amount of money.

We’ve gathered all of the main cast members of Modern Family, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

If you didn’t know, Modern Family is available for streaming on Hulu!

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Modern Family may have wrapped in April 2020, but the cast still lives rent-free in our heads. From Julie Bowen’s seemingly ageless glow to one actor who’s pulling off the “finest wine” transformation like a pro, the glow-ups (and glow-steady cases) are real.

Over the years, this lovable sitcom family’s had their own aging arc. Whether it’s the Dunphy kids stepping into their adult era or the Pritchetts embracing silver fox status, this then-and-now rewind proves that time has only turned up the style and swagger, and not dulled their charm.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is aging in reverse, and the Modern Family cast isn’t slowing down either Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett in Modern Family | Credits: ABC

Jesse Tyler Ferguson seems to be defying the aging process. In 2024, he surprised us by shaving off his signature red beard, revealing a youthful appearance. Social media was...

When you have a favorite television series, especially one that goes on for so long, you get invested in everything about it. From the story, to the characters, and even the cast. We always like to hear good things about the relationships between co-stars, otherwise sometimes it becomes a bit tainted. And unfortunately, we do end up learning that some actors didn't get along or aren't close anymore. Thankfully when it comes to Modern Family, it looks like all the cast members are still close. And there's two in particular who are besties.

In an interview with People recently, Ariel Winter who played Alex Dunphy shared that she and her TV younger brother Nolan Gould (Luke Dunphy) are "extremely close" and "still best friends," to this day. Aw, this comment just warms our hearts! It definitely put a smile on my face.

4th Annual Legacy Ball Honoring Ariel Winter | Lila...

The cast of Modern Family is memorable for a lot of reasons, from the presence of icons like Sofia Vergara to their impeccable behind-the-scenes chemistry. A beloved addition to this cast was Aubrey Anderson-Emmons’ Lily Tucker-Pritchett, who became part of the sitcom when she was just 4 years old.

Now 17 years old, the actress recently opened up about her experience on the set of the ABC show as a child star. From tackling allegations of being forced to work to criticism of her acting skills, Anderson-Emmons also opened up about her future ventures in the industry.

Aubrey Anderson-Emmons on her Modern Family experience Aubrey Anderson-Emmons in Modern Family | Credit: ABC

Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, known for her role as Lily Tucker-Pritchett on ABC’s Modern Family, became a household name when she starred in the show. From her deadpan line delivery to her sarcasm, her character quickly became a favorite of fans.

However,...

Being a child star might sound like a dream, but through and through, Hollywood stars like Emma Watson and Millie Bobby Brown have reflected on the heavy price they had to pay for their early stardom. Even the Modern Family actress Ariel Winter, who donned the role of the brainy and lovable Alex Dunphy, opened up about the hardship of growing up in front of millions.

Reflecting on her transformation from an 11-year-old child actor to a teen, and then into a young woman, Ariel Winter mentioned how the world didn’t watch with kindness. Instead of embracing her natural growth and aging, Winter was hit with cruel, body-shaming comments and harsh judgment from so-called fans who couldn’t accept that she wasn’t just her onscreen character.

Modern Family actress Ariel Winter opened up about body-shaming comments Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy in Modern Family | image: ABC

Ariel Winter...

It's never easy to be a child star. Even if you have a healthy, stable home life, it can be difficult to deal with the highs and lows of fame as a juvenile. That's not counting the work schedules, trying to keep up with schooling, and still trying to be a kid, so it's not always surprising when super successful child stars drop out of the limelight for at least a little while upon reaching adulthood. Young women have to try to reconcile growing up with their fandoms, which can be incredibly difficult, while also trying to pave a career and a way forward for themselves. For "Modern Family" star Ariel Winter, it was all just a little bit too much. 

The actor, who portrayed academic overachiever middle daughter Alex Dunphy on the long-running hit ABC sitcom, seemed to disappear from Hollywood entirely for a while after the end of...

Ariel Winter is getting real about how it was growing up in front of the cameras, starring in Modern Family.

The young star landed the role of Alex Dunphy at just 11 years old, and as she got older, she faced scrutiny over her body with mean comments on social media and in the press.

“That was a major part of my teenage years,” she told People. “It was just everywhere. It was every headline I read about myself, like, grown people writing articles about me saying how I looked terrible or pregnant or like a fat slut. I mean, I was 14. It totally damaged my self-esteem.”

Winter played the daughter of Julie Bowen’s Claire and Ty Burrell’s Phil in the ABC comedy that ran for 11 seasons and ended in 2020. Facing the body shaming on social media was not easy for Winter as comments about her weight gain grew.

Ariel Winter is opening up about the downsides of fame during her time on the iconic ABC sitcom “Modern Family.”

In a conversation with People, Winter said that while playing Alex Dunphy on 11 seasons of the 22-time Emmy-winner, the media brutally critiqued her physical appearance. In the early seasons of the show, Winter was only 14 years old, which made the negative attention all the more difficult to deal with.

“It was every headline I read about myself, like, grown people writing articles about me saying how I looked terrible or pregnant or like a fat slut. I mean, I was 14,” Winter said. “It totally damaged my self-esteem.”

“No matter what I was going through, I was a target,” she added. “It made it very difficult to look at myself in the mirror and go, ‘I love this version of me.'”

After “Modern Family” came to an end in 2020, Winter...

Ariel Winter starred as Alex Dunphy in the smash-hit sitcom Modern Family. But once the show was over, people didn't hear a lot from her... and it turns out there was a good reason why.

Winter has always made it clear she was bullied relentlessly online while the show was going on, and today she spoke about the pain in an interview withPeople magazine. It was so bad, she explained, that she left Los Angeles entirely. “It was just everywhere," she told People. "It was every headline I read about myself, like, grown people writing articles about me saying how I looked terrible or pregnant or like a fat sl*t. I mean, I was 14. It totally damaged my self-esteem.”

As if that wasn't bad enough, Winter has always maintained she suffered abuse from her mother, Chrisoula Workman, while Modern Family was on the air. Workman denies the allegations, but...

Ariel Winter has left Hollywood.

The 27-year-old actress, who starred as Alex Dunphy on Modern Family, spoke out about her decision to leave Los Angeles in a cover story for People.

During the conversation, she opened up about the scrutiny she faced from the media and the public.

“It was just everywhere,” she recalled.

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“It was every headline I read about myself, like, grown people writing articles about me saying how I looked terrible or pregnant or like a fat slut. I mean, I was 14. It totally damaged my self-esteem.”

“I understood what it was like to be hated,” she said.

“No matter what I was going through, I was a target. It made it very difficult to look at myself in the mirror and go, ‘I love this version of me.’”

Ariel also discussed her relationship with her mother, Chrisoula Workman, whom she’s accused of abuse.

It’s been more than five years since Modern Family ended in 2020, and Ariel Winter, who played Alex Dunphy on all 11 seasons of the show, has mostly retreated from the spotlight. The actress moved from Los Angeles to Nashville with her boyfriend, Luke Benward, in 2022, and spoke to People in a rare interview about what she’s up to now. “I didn’t leave the industry,” she confirmed. Winter has had a few voice roles since Modern Family and has also started getting into producing, in addition to acting. In fact, she’s the producer on a film she’s starring in this year called Don’t Log Off. For the most part, she and Benward live a quiet life with their six dogs. She has taken up cooking as a hobby and passion and said she’s currently developing a cooking show. Winter also works with the organization Sosa (Safe...

For a franchise that only has one movie adaptation, released almost 20 years ago, Speed Racer has managed to retain an impressive and passionate fan base. The cult following that the film earned over the years would make you think that the Lana and Lilly Wachowski (The Matrix) movie would've earned at least one or two commemorative editions over the years, but that's hardly the case. In a new interview with Collider, Lilly Wachowski spoke about the possibility of the movie getting a 4K Uhd release, but the news is discouraging at best.

During an interview for her upcoming conversation at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures for The Matrix trilogy, Wachowski told Collider's Steve Weintraub that she actually took it upon herself to look into Warner Bros.' re-release because of how vocal the Speed Racer community is. The problem is, this kind of decision is out of her hands and,...

The cast of Modern Family is worth a lot of money!

The ABC comedy starring Ed O’Neill, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez, and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons premiered back in September 2009.

Modern Family went on to win countless awards including 22 Primetime Emmy Awards, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and has been ranked as one of the Best Shows of All Time by TV Guide.

After 11 seasons, Modern Family came to an end in 2020.

The cast of the hit show has gone on to achieve incredible things in their own careers, and have amassed an impressive amount of money.

We’ve gathered all of the main cast members of Modern Family, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

If you didn’t know, Modern Family is available for streaming on Hulu!

Click through the slideshow to...

First airing in 2009 and never looking back, Modern Family is a mockumentary-style comedy series about one big, chaotic, endlessly relatable extended family. Created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, the show follows the lives of three wildly different households all linked by the Pritchett clan—think awkward dad jokes, too-honest kids, and of course, family drama to fuel several group chats. From over-the-top birthday parties to questionable parenting choices caught on camera, Modern Family turns everyday family life into a hilarious, heartwarming documentary we’re all low-key glad isn’t about our own relatives.

The show, since its premiere, became a fan favorite and would go on for 11 seasons, showcasing its immense success in the sitcom world. It was an instant hit due to its fresh premise, quick wit, brilliant writing, and spectacular job by cast, helping them secure multiple accolades and dominate the ratings in that category. Over the years,...

Set in the early 1990s in a gritty, urban backdrop reminiscent of Richmond, California, the film opens with a scene that shocks the viewer: Gabe, a working-class man with a hidden propensity for violence, brutally assaults a local bully in full view of his young son, Eli. This single act of brutality sets a powerful narrative engine in motion. The film wastes no time in establishing the weight of its themes.

We watch as Eli, caught in the immediate aftermath of that violent day, embarks on a path steeped in conflict and uncertainty. The story tracks his transformation from a boy marked by a singular moment of horror into a man wrestling with a legacy of aggression and moral ambiguity.

Eli’s character is molded by the shadow of his father’s actions—a legacy that seems to cast a long, unavoidable shade over his every decision. As he navigates...

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Peacock is one of the smaller streaming services in the streaming business, but what it does have is NBC’s years and years of library, which consists of classic sitcoms and brilliant original shows, including The Office and Ted. So, we thought of compiling a list of some of the best TV shows on Peacock that you shouldn’t miss out on.

30 Rock Credit – NBC

30 Rock is a satirical comedy series created by Tina Fey. The NBC series is set behind the scenes of a live sketch comedy show, and it follows its head writer and showrunner, Liz Lemon, as she tries to juggle eccentric actors and an arrogant new boss. 30 Rock stars Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander, Alec Baldwin, Katrina Bowden, Keith Powell, Lonny Ross, Kevin Brown, Grizz Chapman,...

In an age of sitcom reboots and sequels, is it too much to ask for one more season of "Modern Family" at some point? The hit ABC sitcom with a stellar ensemble cast ran for 11 seasons between 2009 and 2020, and it will likely be remembered as the last family sitcom to dominate broadcast television before streaming gobbled everything up. It explored the love lives, parenting styles, and relationships of three couples within the same non-traditional (at least by 2009 standards) family tree.

Sadly, unless that rumored Rob Riggle spin-off somehow presents co-creator Steven Levitan with his golden opportunity to write the next great multi-cam sitcom, we've likely seen all we ever will of the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker-Marshall family. But before you rush off to watch one of the many great shows that followed in its footsteps, let's revisit the 15 best "Modern Family" episodes -- ranked by humor, heart, and how much they made us...

Ty Burrell is alive and well, but no one would have known it based on the internet’s reaction to his absence from the Modern Family reunion in 2023. Burrell has finally spoken out about the time the internet thought he had passed away. The actor, who became a household name playing the lovable and goofy dad, Phil Dunphy, on the hit sitcom, finally addressed the humorous situation.

Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy in Modern Family| ABC

What was supposed to be a simple gathering of the beloved sitcom’s cast turned into a viral moment when fans assumed the worst. Burrell recently clarified the misunderstanding in his Modern Family co-star’s podcast.

Ty Burrell finally responded to the Modern Family reunion rumors of him passing away Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett in Modern Family | Credits: ABC

During the latest episode of Modern Family star Jesse Tyler-Ferguson’s Dinner’s on Me podcast,...

When Modern Family launched in 2009, the kids on the show were not just young, they were undeniably adorable and packed with humor. With their unique wits, naughty antics, and heartwarming portrayals, they captured the audience’s hearts and dominated the spotlight. However, as the show progressed, many fans began to notice a troubling trend. The child characters suffered significant declines in their development.

Modern Family Dunphy kids | Credit: ABC

All of the child actors grew up in the show and in front of the cameras. However, the transition from childhood to adolescence remains one of the show’s biggest missteps. Instead of evolving the characters in a way that felt natural, they were reduced to some stereotypical characters that lost their charm. While it may be a comedy show, the way the show handled its young cast members raises typical questions about the writers’ ability to craft a good arc for these growing stars.

Modern Family ran for eleven seasons, capturing the hearts of viewers with its hilarious comedy and funny interactions between the characters. From Phil Dunphy to Jay Pritchett, to Cam and Mitch, the show featured a variety of memorable character pairings. But when looking back on the series, one relationship stands out as meaningful yet understated.

Alex and Jay in Modern Family Credit: ABC

Jay Pritchett and his granddaughter, Alex Dunphy, may not share much screen time in the show, but the moments they do have together are some of the most memorable. While their interactions were few, their shared moments left indelible marks on fans, leaving them to discuss more about the duo on Reddit.

Jay and Alex may share very little screen time, but their interaction creates a unique duo

Though Modern Family was filled with plenty of memorable character pairings, the bond between Jay (Ed O’Neill) and Alex...

Who doesn’t love Modern Family? The show brought forth three families and characters that truly aced their roles and managed to tickle the funny bones of the audience. But while everything was humorous and funny on screen, behind the scenes, life wasn’t always easy for actress Ariel Winter. She started working on the show when she was just a child actress.

Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell in Modern Family | Credits: ABC Network

And according to her on-screen mom Julie Bowen, the show dressed her differently to preserve her image. While the show was known for its carefully crafted storyline, this revelation has further brought the spotlight to how young stars are treated in the industry.

Julie Bowen revealed how the show changed Ariel Winter’s dressing

Just like her Claire Dunphy personality, actress Julie Bowen is not afraid to call out things when they are problematic. Starring in...

Don’t Log Off, a screen-life thriller movie starring Ariel Winter, has been acquired for distribution by Epic Pictures.

The feature from writer-director brothers Brandon Baer and Garrett Baer is eyeing a summer release from the distributor’s horror banner Dread. Rounding out the ensemble cast are Ashley Argota Torres, Brielle Barbusca, Sterling Beaumon, Luke Benward, Jack Griffo, Khylin Rhambo and Kara Royster.

Don’t Log Off follows Annie (Modern Family star Winter), who scrambles to help rescue her best friend after she goes missing during a surprise birthday video call. Annie attempts to analyze the day her friend disappeared by examining calls, texts and social media, while also avoiding an ominous person from the friend’s past.

“We intend our film to exist as a time capsule — a testament to an insane technologically dependent period of all of our lives,” Brandon and Garrett Baer share in a joint statement. “And we...

Nolan Gould masterfully played the role of Luke in Modern Family for over a decade. As such, fans practically got to see him grow up in the show. While this should have pleased the fans all the more and made him a fan-favorite character, fate wasn’t by Gould’s side.

Nolan Gould as Luke Dunphy in Modern Family | Credits: ABC

Unfortunately, instead of growing up to be a goofy, yet respectful teen, he turned into a horribly misogynistic character very quickly. Fans obviously had a hard time coping with that sudden shift from that mischievous little boy.

Interestingly, though, for all the hate Luke gets for these reasons, Sarah Hyland’s Haley got away with similar traits with almost no such consequences from Modern Family fans.

Sarah Hyland’s Haley got a free pass even after being just as bad as Luke in Modern Family

Modern Family told the story of three interconnected families,...

Modern Family is still a fan-favorite show!

The ABC comedy starring Ed O’Neill, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez, and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons premiered back in September 2009.

Modern Family went on to win countless awards including 22 Primetime Emmy Awards, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and has been ranked as one of the Best Shows of All Time by TV Guide.

After 11 seasons, Modern Family came to an end in 2020.

The cast of the hit show has gone on to achieve incredible things in their own careers, and have amassed an impressive amount of money.

We’ve gathered all of the main cast members of Modern Family, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

If you didn’t know, Modern Family is available for streaming on Hulu!

Click through the slideshow to find out who the...

Modern Family has often faced criticism for its handling of the kids’ character development, with all the younger characters receiving underwhelming arcs. However, the most notable case is that of the Dunphy sisters, Haley and Alex Dunphy, portrayed by Sarah Hyland and Ariel Winter, respectively.

Haley Dunphy and Alex Dunphy | Credit: Peacock

Both sisters initially showed great potential, maintaining a strong character presence for much of the series. However, many fans have expressed disappointment in how their growth ultimately fell short of expectations. Despite that, Haley’s character arc, though flawed, still felt more natural compared to Alex’s.

Haley Dunphy’s character growth was overshadowed by Alex’s arc in Modern Family

Haley (Sarah Hyland) and Alex Dunphy (Ariel Winter) were introduced as a typical sister duo in the hit sitcom Modern Family, often clashing over trivial matters in a competitive yet entertaining dynamic.

Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy...

Nolan Gould, best known for his role as the lovable Luke Dunphy on Modern Family, spent much of his childhood in the spotlight. It was a journey that gave him both the perks and pitfalls of fame. In a recent reflection, he shared that the fame and success came at a cost in terms of personal connections.

Nolan Gould as Luke Dunphy in Modern Family | Credit: ABC

While he acknowledged the experience of being on such a successful show was a unique opportunity, he also pointed out the difficulties that come with it. The former child actor shared insights into his unique upbringing, the sacrifices he made, and the experiences he missed out on due to his early success.

Nolan Gould reflected on the challenges of growing up, particularly making connections with people

In a candid conversation on a 2024 podcast, Dinner’s on Me, hosted by his former Modern Family co-star Jesse Tyler-Ferguson,...

Ariel Winter, Sarah Hyland, and Nolan Gould brought the Dunphy siblings to life with a mix of charm and humor on the hit sitcom Modern Family. However, the trio also shared a similar familial bond off-screen as their on-screen characters.

A still from Modern Family | Credit: ABC

It was their deep connection that helped them support each other through their personal challenges and the pressure of growing up in the public eye. Gould, in particular, played a pivotal role in providing emotional support to his on-screen sisters, offering not just camaraderie but a sense of stability amidst the turmoil of celebrity life.

Ariel Winter and Sarah Hyland’s struggles with fame while starring in Modern Family

Ariel Winter and Sarah Hyland were among the Modern Family cast members, who constantly faced criticism, especially for their appearances. Both actresses have since opened up about experiencing an overwhelming level of scrutiny at a young age.

The following contains spoilers for Like Father Like Son, in theaters, on demand and on digital now.

Horror meets a family thriller in the Lionsgate movie Like Father Like Son, in which Eli reckons with the fact that his father is a serial killer on death row. Eli is determined to stop the history of violence however possible -- but of course that doesn't come easy. And it's that push-pull between past and present, as well as between the horror elements and the family storyline, that make the film stand out.

Cbr spoke to the movie's writer-director Barry Jay and star Dylan Flashner, who plays Eli, to discuss how Like Father Like Son came together. They discussed the elements of the film that stood out to them, and how they developed Eli's character before dropping him into his father Gabe's twisted world. Plus, they dished on working with Chicago Fire star Dermot Mulroney,...

Fans of Modern Family saw Nolan Gould grow up right in front of their eyes. He played Luke Dunphy, the youngest and most mischievous member of the Dunphy family, who was known for his goofy personality and hilarious one-liners. But as the seasons went on, viewers started to notice something different about him.

Nolan Gould in a still from Modern Family | Credits: ABC Network

Unlike his character, who remained the same playful and carefree kid, Gould himself went through a major change that had many people asking questions. While most assumed it was just a regular growth spurt, the truth was a little more complicated.

What really caused Nolan Gould’s sudden transformation in Modern Family?

Nolan Gould grew up in front of millions as Luke Dunphy on Modern Family. But behind the scenes, he faced a personal struggle that few people knew about. While his co-stars dealt with public scrutiny and health challenges,...

Despite its beloved characters and captivating plotlines, Modern Family has often received criticism concerning how it developed several of its characters. One such character also includes Haley Dunphy, portrayed by Sarah Hyland in the sitcom.

Modern Family | Credit: ABC

Haley Dunphy is introduced as a typical teenager with a keen interest in fashion, popularity, and boys rather than academics or career ambitions. However, she experiences significant growth, as she pursues her passion for fashion and styling while working toward getting her life together.

But as the show progressed, much of this development takes a backseat with her getting back with her on-again-off-again boyfriend Dylan, getting pregnant, and eventually marrying him, a turn of events that has left many fans disappointed.

Fans disappointed with Haley Dunphy’s character arc in Modern Family

Modern Family fans have long been at odds with how the show developed the characters, especially those who were introduced as kids.

Known for its beloved characters, Modern Family has received significant criticism concerning the evolution of its child characters, particularly Manny and Luke. Fans of the show have long noted how these characters gradually lost their charm as the show progressed.

Modern Family | Credit: ABC

While there is significant criticism for the showrunners turning Manny into an awkward and overly eccentric version of himself, Luke Dunphy’s character arc has also sparked disappointment, with the show leading him into unexpected and underwhelming directions by the series finale.

How did Modern Family mishandle Luke Dunphy’s character arc?

Portrayed by Nolan Gould, the youngest in the Dunphy family, Luke was introduced to be somewhat of a mini version of his father, Phil Dunphy, with his goofy, adventurous, and imaginative personality.

Nolan Gould as Luke Dunphy | Credit: ABC

Unlike his elder sisters, Alex, who was academically gifted, and Haley, who relied on street smarts,...

Being a teen star isn’t all glitz and glam — just ask Modern Family’s Ariel Winter. While fans adored her as the whip-smart Alex Dunphy, off-screen, she was dealing with something way bigger: constant scrutiny over her body. No matter what she wore, the world decided it was too sexy, and she’d had enough.

Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy in Modern Family | Credits: 20th Century Fox Television

At just 17, Winter made the bold decision to undergo br**st reduction surgery — not for the headlines, but for herself. And honestly, that’s a power move we can all respect.

Ariel Winter opens up about br**st reduction and life-changing decision Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy in Modern Family | Credits: 20th Century Fox Television

Ariel Winter’s life changed in one summer. When she returned to film Modern Family Season 3, she looked completely different from when Season 2 wrapped. She was...

Portrayed by Ariel Winter in Modern Family, Alex Dunphy is a character known for her intelligence, competitiveness, and sarcastic nature. While some fans appreciate and relate to her, others find her overly critical or arrogant at times.

A still from Modern Family | Credit: ABC

However, despite the mixed opinions, her arc throughout the show highlights her emotional struggles, making her one of the saddest characters in the sitcom. And it becomes even more heartbreaking concerning Winter’s real-life struggles with her family.

Modern Family fans heartbroken over Alex Dunphy’s neglect throughout the sitcom

The hit sitcom Modern Family is well known for its beloved characters, including fan favorites like Phil Dunphy and Gloria. However, one character who has also caught viewers’ attention, though for different reasons, is Alex Dunphy.

Portrayed by Ariel Winter, Alex is the black sheep of her family due to her high intellect and intense ambition.

Everyone’s wondered what Modern Family would look like if the Dunphys and Pritchetts reunited, but Ariel Winter had a way better idea than just jumping to Season 12. The gang had already aged, sure, but why settle for a simple time jump when you could shake things up?

Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy in Modern Family | Credits: 20th Century Fox Television

Instead of forcing Phil, Claire, and the rest into a predictable future, Winter had a fresh, unexpected twist in mind — one that didn’t rely on just picking up where things left off.

No season 12? Ariel Winter has a smarter Modern Family comeback plan Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy in Modern Family | Credits: 20th Century Fox Television

We’ve all gotten older, and Ariel Winter knows it. While Modern Family ended on a satisfying note in 2020, fans have been itching for a revival. But don’t expect a straight-up...

Bad news, folks: apparently we have no free will or self-control. DNA means destiny as our fates are set in stone and dictated by inherited genetic traits. According toLike Father Like Son, an utterly nonsensical thriller that runs with this defeatist philosophy into a brick wall trifecta of a weak script, poor acting, and truly irritating filmmaking. There is one redeeming feature worth mentioning. The awful barrage doesn't last long.Like Father Like Son barely reaches 90 minutes, including the credits.

Set in 1990 Richmond, California, Eli McKinnon (Dylan Flashner) meets his hardscrabble father, Gabe (Dermot Mulroney), at the high school where he works as a custodian. Gabe is thankful Eli has come to help clean, but an altercation in a nearby field catches his attention. A homophobic bully targets a hapless queer student for a beating. Gabe decides to drop his mop and interject, but not to call the police or diffuse a tense situation.

In a sit-down conversation with uInterview, actor Dylan Flashner shared behind-the-scenes insight on his new film Like Father Like Son. The film follows Flashner’s character Eli as he awaits his father’s execution and fights his own destructive tendencies, all the while attempting to free himself from his family’s generational brutality. Flashner explained to uInterview founder Erik Meers that his character’s relationship with his father, played by Dermot Mulroney: “I think early on in the film, we come to realize that Eli’s dad is not the nicest, sweetest person in the world, to say the least. And there’s this internal struggle throughout the film of ‘Is he like his father’ in terms of his tendencies to lash out and to do other things like that. I think the whole goal of Eli’s life is to be the opposite of his father, is to...

Ariel Winter played the super smart yet socially anxious Alex in Modern Family. The sitcom saw her practically grow up on the show and the nerdy Dunphy went on to become a student at Caltech and achieved various feats as an academic. Winter won several SAG awards with the rest of the cast for her performance in the sitcom.

Winter famously had a traumatic childhood, which included growing up in showbiz and emancipating herself from her mother after accusing her of physical and emotional abuse. The actress was also subjected to intense public scrutiny while she was growing up and hence mentioned in an interview that she did not want to be a role model.

Ariel Winter hates being expected to be a role model for another generation Ariel Winter in Modern Family | Credits: ABC

Ariel Winter played Alex Dunphy, the middle child of the Dunphy clan in Modern Family for eleven seasons.

The Office and Modern Family will forever remain two of the most iconic comedy shows of all time. On one hand, you get the absurdly dysfunctional yet lovable paper-pushing crew of Dunder Mifflin, and on the other, you get the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan that proves families come in all shapes and sizes, no matter how chaotic they may be.

John Krasinski as Jim Halpert in The Office | Credits: NBC

Both shows have brought some of the most unforgettable storylines to comedy television. Whether it is Dwight and Jim’s love-hate relationship or Cam and Mitch’s adoption journeys, some plotlines will forever be stuck in mind. Then there are some that will stay with us for all the wrong reasons, like the growth of the Dunphy kids.

How Modern Family messed up the kids’ storylines

John Krasinski‘s Jim Halpert was always content with his life at Dunder Mifflin. After all,...

There’s something to be said about Modern Family’s perfect ending in 2020. The show wrapped up beautifully after 11 seasons, leaving fans with fond memories of family dinners, heartwarming moments, and side-splitting laughs. Trying to recreate that magic in a new show or a spinoff could have been like trying to squeeze toothpaste back into the tube.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet in Modern Family | Credit: 20th Century Fox Television

But when Eric Stonestreet shared his disappointment about the rejected Modern Family spinoff, focusing on his character Cameron Tucker and his husband Mitchell Pritchett, he opened a door that many fans have been too afraid to knock on. The spinoff idea would have followed Cam, Mitch’s life—but did it have legs?

Eric Stonestreet on Why Mitch and Cam’s spinoff never made it

The world of TV shows is a tricky place. You can have a fan-favorite duo,...

There’s an old adage that goes, “You can’t unring a bell,” and when it comes to certain storylines on television, sometimes it feels like there’s no turning back after that bell tolls. Modern Family, that beloved sitcom about the lovable, zany, and often dysfunctional Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan, managed to win over hearts across the globe for over a decade. It seemed like a slam dunk, right? It had everything: quirky characters, snappy one-liners, and an irreverent look at family dynamics.

Sarah Hyland in Modern Family | Credit: 20th Century Fox Television

One particular storyline that never sat right with viewers was the inexplicable romantic tension between Manny Delgado and Haley Dunphy. From their start as innocent, albeit awkward, peers to the evolution of their dynamic was like watching a car crash in slow motion. It wasn’t just awkward; it was unsettling. And no amount of social commentary or...

Modern Family, The Emmy-winning sitcom is still as hilarious as ever! The show’s portrayal of a progressive yet dysfunctional family, trying to keep it all together makes the perfect set-up for a situational comedy.

Sarah Hyland and Julie Bowen in Modern Family | 20th Century Fox Television

The mother-daughter dynamic between Julie Bowen’s Claire Dunphy and Sarah Hyland’s Haley Dunphy is one of the most memorable aspects of the show. But it turns out that even in real life, Bowen and Hyland share a relationship that is reminiscent of their on-screen bond.

Julie Bowen on saving Sarah Hyland and seeing her Modern Family co-stars as kids Ty Burrell, Sarah Hyland, and Julie Bowen in Modern Family | 20th Century Fox Television

Julie Bowen made an appearance on the Skinny Confidential Him & Her podcast, where the actress was asked about the time she stepped in to help Sarah Hyland during...

Daredevil: Born Again is already making waves with its impressive cast, which includes some well-known actors from other big franchises. However, what many may not realize is that a few of these stars have also appeared in another iconic TV series that is Law & Order.

Mariska Hargitay with Ariel Winter in Law & Order: Svu | Credits: NBC

The franchise, whether in the original series or one of its spin-offs, has been a steppingstone for many actors. Among them are some of the standout stars of Daredevil: Born Again. Let’s take a look at three of these actors and the Law & Order roles they once played.

3) Vincent D’Onofrio

Vincent D’Onofrio is widely known for his role as Kingpin in Daredevil, but his career in crime dramas began much earlier with Law & Order: Criminal Intent. He portrayed Detective Robert Goren for ten seasons, becoming a standout in the Law & Order franchise.

Picture Modern Family without Julie Bowen running the Dunphy household like a chaotic, wine-fueled CEO. Well, fun fact: another actress, who later popped up as a guest star, had first dibs on Claire but bailed because the whole America’s mom vibe felt way too restrictive.

Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy in Modern Family | Credits: ABC Network

Enter Julie Bowen, who turned Claire into the perfect mix of bossy, hilarious, and totally relatable.

Why Judy Greer turned down Modern Family and how she carved her own path instead Judy Greer in The Big Bang Theory | Credits: Warner Bros.

“I don’t know if I want to be America’s mom yet.” Those words almost cost Judy Greer the role of Claire Dunphy on Modern Family. The actress was offered an audition for the iconic role but decided to pass. Julie Bowen played the part and later walked away with two...

Modern Family continues to be one of the many sitcoms that left a lasting impression, showcasing the family dynamic with a range of beloved characters from Gloria and Jay and the Dunphys to Mitchell and Cameron, each with their own unique charm.

Modern Family | Credit: ABC

However, fans of the show were left guessing when the showrunner Christopher Lloyd revealed that Season 10 of the show would be dealing with a death. The revelation left fans with the assumption that the character most likely to die would be Jay Pritchett — and had that been the case it would have likely doomed the show.

The Modern Family creator’s cryptic revelation that left fans guessing

Ahead of the release of Season 10 of Modern Family, the creator of the show, Christopher Lloyd made a cryptic revelation. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he hinted at “some bigger life events” in the new season.

Ariel Winter has earned a fair name for herself in the entertainment industry and is regarded as a talented actress in Hollywood. But as amicable, loving, and caring as she may come across in real life, the 26-year-old actress’s life has also been marred with some really unfortunate and traumatic turn of events.

Ariel Winter. | Credits: @arielwinter / Ig.

For one, while the actress seems to be spending a pretty happy and cheerful life now with the people she loves and those who love her, Winter has had not-so-good ties with her mother since her childhood. Among the many reasons behind this, one of the most surprising ones is that her estranged mother reportedly didn’t allow her to have female friends in her childhood.

Ariel Winter reportedly didn’t have any female friends because of her mother Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy. | Credits: Modern Family / ABC.

While her performance as the intelligent,...

Starting her acting career at an early age, Ariel Winter landed the most popular role of her career at the age of 11 as Alex Dunphy on the ABC sitcom Modern Family. The actress continued playing the role throughout the show’s successful 11-season run, during which both she and her character experienced significant changes.

Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy | Credit: ABC

However, growing up in the spotlight can be challenging for child stars, and Winter also faced the difficulties that come with such fame, particularly during one specific year.

Modern Family star Ariel Winter opened up about the challenges of growing up in the spotlight

Embodying the role of Alex Dunphy in Modern Family, Ariel Winter shared the screen with several child stars, including Nolan Gould and Rico Rodriguez, who played Luke Dunphy and Manny Delgado, respectively.

Talking about her experience starring on the show and growing up in the spotlight,...