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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons marks 18th Birthday, recalls childhood stardom
A ubrey Anderson-Emmons, the actress who will always be remembered as Lily Tucker-Pritchett on the hit TV show Modern Family, has hit a big personal milestone — her 18th birthday. The actress, who was introduced to the world at age four, marked her birthday last Friday, June 6, with a series of photos posted on Instagram to celebrate. Anderson-Emmons is photographed dressed in a long-sleeved, fitted white dress in the images. She captioned the photo, "hehe bday week gonna go crazy ????." Her mother, comedian Amy Anderson, replied to the post with 18 birthday cake emojis. Anderson-Emmons was part of the cast of Modern Family in 2011 as part of its third season, where she played Lily, Cam (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitch's ( Jesse Tyler Ferguson ) adopted daughter. She stayed with the show up to its eleventh season, which ended in 2020. To celebrate her birthday, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who portrayed her on-screen father Mitch, posted a tribute on Instagram Stories. He shared a picture of the two from the earlier days with the caption, "Happy birthday ????????." Prior to her birthday, Anderson-Emmons posted a TikTok on May 6 where she openly talked about her life growing up as an entertainer. During the video, she reminisced about being famous at a young age and explained how she rediscovered her love for acting through her high school drama program after taking a hiatus. Now officially an adult, Anderson-Emmons still has a social media presence as she pursues prospects beyond her start in television.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons opens up about life on Modern Family and life after fame
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons is sharing life behind the spotlight—and what growing up as a child actress on one of TV's favorite sitcoms was actually like. Now 17, Anderson-Emmons initially won over viewers at the age of 4 when she made her debut as Lily Tucker-Pritchett on Modern Family in 2011. The ABC show that ran until 2020 made her a household name as the clever daughter of Mitch (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cam (Eric Stonestreet). Her deadpan delivery and assurance with veteran adult actors established her as a talent from the beginning. In an honest TikTok video shared in early May, Anderson-Emmons looked back on her eight-year experience on the show and how life has been since. "Have some tea and talk to me about how I grew up on a TV show and what I'm doing with my life now and my projects that I'm currently working on," she said to her fans. Speaking to one of the most frequent questions that she is asked—how she knew that she wanted to become an actress so young—she gave a warm and candid reply. "They ask you questions like, 'Oh, how did you know that you truly wanted to do that? At 4 years old, how do you know that you adore something when you're that little?'" she said. "The truth is… you don't." Nevertheless, she clarified that her choice to appear on the show was not one that was coerced. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gentle Japanese hair growth method for men and women's scalp Hair's Rich Learn More Undo "No one was like, 'You're gonna do this'… It was not like that. And I was not abused on set or anything like that. I swear to God," she explained. "But it's true; you don't know what you're getting yourself into as a 4-year-old when you sign a contract to be on a show for a series regular." And growing up in Hollywood , according to Anderson-Emmons, was a real-life experience—one that's difficult to contrast with a "normal" childhood. "That's all I knew," she said. But fame was challenging. She shared that many had been critical of her acting and that some wondered if she was talented. "People really took a dig on my acting choices or thought I was a bad actor," she confessed. In spite of the backlash, she's attained a sense of confidence and self-belief. In retrospect, she said she no longer has to "prove myself to other people." Now older and focused on new projects, Anderson-Emmons is ready to carve out her own path beyond the world of sitcoms—on her own terms. And while her journey began in the spotlight, she's making it clear that the next chapter will be defined by her own voice and vision.
Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Modern Family' Child Actress Shares Reality of Life After Growing Up on TV
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Modern Family child star has opened up about what it was like growing up on one of America's most-beloved sitcoms. Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, now 17, who played Lily Tucker-Pritchett, has spoken candidly in a recent TikTok, which garnered more than 153,600 likes and over 1.2 million views. She revealed the realities of growing up from the ages of 4 to 12 on the little screen and her hopes for the future. The teen explained, while creating a vision board, that she is often asked how she knew what she wanted to do at 4, and she said she did not, but also did not know any different. "I was not forced into anything. Like my mom wasn't like, 'You're gonna do this.' Like, it was not like that, and I was not abused on set or anything like that. Like, I swear to God. "But, it's true. You don't know what you're getting yourself into as a 4-year-old when, like, you sign a contract to be on a show," the star shared. Newsweek reached out to Aubrey Anderson-Emmons for comment via social media. File photo: Aubrey Anderson-Emmons attends the opening night of "Life Of Pi" at Ahmanson Theatre on May 7, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. File photo: Aubrey Anderson-Emmons attends the opening night of "Life Of Pi" at Ahmanson Theatre on May 7, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Paul Archuleta / Contributor/Getty Images Entertainment Modern Family, created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, aired from 2009 to 2020. The mockumentary-style series follows the lives of the diverse Tucker-Pritchett-Dunphy clan in suburban Los Angeles, offering a humorous take on familial dynamics. Anderson-Emmons joined the cast of Modern Family in season three when she was just 4 years old, portraying the adopted daughter of Mitchell Pritchett and Cameron Tucker. Still, being in the public eye from such a young age wasn't always easy. Anderson-Emmons recalled the challenges of receiving criticism for her acting while she was still a child. "People really took a dig on my acting choices or thought I was a bad actor," she said. The scrutiny took a toll, especially as she began auditioning again after Modern Family. Having not auditioned regularly as a child, she found herself unprepared for rejection. As a result, Anderson-Emmons took a break from acting for a few years. It wasn't until she joined her high school's theater program that she rediscovered her love for performing and has resumed auditioning seriously. Now 17, the actress is opening a new chapter in her life, one that includes a return to acting—and a surprising new venture into music. Anderson-Emmons has been writing original songs for the past three years and is now preparing to release her debut single, "Telephones and Traffic," on May 23. "I am grateful for all the Modern Family has given me and all of you wonderful people, and it's time to move on to another chapter of my life," she added. The reaction online has been overwhelmingly supportive. TikTok users flooded the comments with admiration and nostalgia. "Bad actor? GIRL YOU ARE THE REASON I STARTED TO WATCH MODERN FAMILY," shared one user. "A bad actor?? you were fantastic and so funny. I'm literally watching you give Mitch and Cam sass right now," said another. "I quote ARE WE POOR on the daily. You were AMAZING," posted Brittany. "My family LOVES Modern Family. We watched it from the start and now it's a comfort show that we all watch regularly. Doesn't matter how many times I watch it I still laugh. You were SO good! I hope you get to do whatever makes you happy," read one comment.
