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New York Post
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Modern Family' star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons ‘surprised' by the reaction over coming out as bisexual
'Modern Family' star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons said she didn't expect the reaction she got when she came out as bisexual in June. 'I didn't even mean to come out, I just thought the video was really fun. I just thought it was kind of funny. And I was like, 'People will find this funny,'' said Anderson-Emmons, 18, who is known for playing Lily Tucker-Pritchett in the Emmy-winning hit sitcom, said in an interview with 'Them' published on Friday. The former child star added, 'And indeed they did, but I didn't even think of it as, 'Oh, I'm coming out to the world as bisexual, this [is a brave thing] that I'm doing,' because it shouldn't have to be something.' Advertisement 10 Eric Stonestreet, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson on 'Modern Family.' ABC via Getty Images 10 Aubrey Anderson-Emmons at the premiere of 'Freakier Friday' on July 22, 2025 in Los Angeles. The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images The 'Modern Family' star said that coming out, 'shouldn't have to be a moment of bravery' because 'it should just be normalized.' Advertisement Anderson-Emmons came out as bisexual in June. In the social media clip, posted via Threads on June 16, Anderson-Emmons was lip-syncing to a scene from the ABC show, in which Lily tells one of her dads, Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson), and grandmother Gloria ( Sofía Vergara) that she's gay. 10 Sofia Vergara with Aubrey Anderson-Emmons in a 2011 episode of 'Modern Family.' ABC In the clip from the show, Gloria tells Lily, 'You are Vietnamese.' Advertisement Lily replies, 'No, I'm not, I'm gay, I'm gay!' Mitch then says, 'Honey, no, you're not gay. You are just confused!' In her social media post, the actress laughs at the camera as audio from the scene plays. 10 Aubrey Anderson-Emmons in her social media post coming out. aubreyandersonemmons/Instagram Anderson-Emmons wrote in text over the clip: 'people keep joking so much abt me being gay when I literally am (I'm bi).' Advertisement Her caption read, 'happy pride month to all and to all a goodnight hehehe' with hashtags referencing 'Modern Family,' pride month and bi pride, along with a rainbow emoji. Anderson-Emmons told the outlet that she didn't even think of the social media post as 'coming out,' because 'everybody in my personal life already knows…. I'm very much an open book about who I am. So it was just one of those things that I forgot to mention to the public. It was not intentional at all.' 10 Aubrey Anderson-Emmons in he 'coming out' post. aubreyandersonemmons/Instagram She said she was shocked that it made headlines and got a big reaction. 'It always surprises me when something goes a little bit viral that I do online, because I'll just get one of my friend's screenshots. A couple of my friends screenshotted the 'bisexual coming out' stories that were happening on Twitter and I was like, 'What?' I didn't even notice how much coverage this whole bisexual thing was getting.' She said, 'I did not think it would be like that at all.' 10 Ed O'Neill, Sarah Hyland, Sofia Vergara, Ariel Winter and Aubrey Emerson-Emmons in 'Modern Family.' ABC 10 Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Julie Bowen, Sarah Hyland and Sofia Vergara at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 29, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. FilmMagic Advertisement 10 Aubrey Anderson-Emmons attends the 2025 American Music Awards. FilmMagic The former child star added, 'I was very surprised. I thought that one clip would just go viral, and that was going to be it, but then other news [outlets] started posting about it, and I was like, 'Whoa.' But yeah, it was very unexpected and not plotted and schemed on at all.' 'Modern Family' ran on ABC for 11 seasons, from 2009 to 2020. Lily's dads were Mitchell and Cam (Eric Stonestreet). The show also starred Ed O'Neill, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Sarah Hyland, and Ariel Winter. Advertisement 10 Eric Stonestreet, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Aubrey Anderson Emmons in 'Modern Family.' ABC 10 Aubrey Anderson-Emmons attends the opening night of 'Life Of Pi' on May 7, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images Mitch and Cam's marriage is one of the most celebrated same-sex unions on television. The show won two GLAAD Media Awards during its 12-year run. Anderson-Emmons, who recently released her first EP under the name Frances Anderson, also said she is 'making this transition from acting to music.' Advertisement She added, 'I just moved to a completely new part of L.A., I'm really enjoying that. I've been traveling a lot more. I just turned 18, so it's kind of the start of adulthood. Obviously, I'm still a kid — being legally 18 doesn't mean too much — but [I'm] starting to navigate adulthood and all that jazz.' The actress and singer also joked about her social media presence. 'I feel like some people are like, 'Stop posting about 'Modern Family.' Some people are like, 'Only post about Modern Family.' I feel like I do a mix of both,' she said.
Newsweek
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Modern Family' child star teases new project after coming out as bisexual
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. Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, best known for playing Lily Tucker-Pritchett on Modern Family, has come out as bisexual in a viral TikTok—and teased a new project. The 18-year-old actor delighted fans when she lip-synced to a memorable scene from the beloved sitcom, where her character tells her dad, Mitchell (played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson), and grandmother Gloria (played by Sofia Vergara), that she's gay. "People keep joking so much about me being gay when I literally am (I'm bi)," Anderson-Emmons wrote in the text overlaying the video. "Hehe happy pride month and to all a good night," she added in the caption. The scene she referenced is from The Future Dunphys episode, where Lily says she is gay because she was discussing her heritage at school. One of her classmates said they were Italian because their parents were. Therefore, Lily concluded she was gay, because her parents are. This led to a comical venture to a Vietnamese restaurant in a bid for her to connect with her heritage. One user echoed the original scene, commenting: "No, you are not, you are just confused! You are Vietnamese," referencing Lily's playful line from the episode. Another joked: "So you weren't just confused!?!" "I'VE NEVER BEEN HAPPIER IN MY WHOLE LIFE," said another fan, clearly thrilled by the announcement. Since the revelation, which has drawn over 2 million views and 354,600 likes, Anderson-Emmons has also teased a new music project. In a follow-up TikTok, she shared a snippet of what appears to be a music video, featuring a slow dance with a woman and a soft ballad playing in the background. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 26: Aubrey Anderson-Emmons attends the 2025 American Music Awards at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 26: Aubrey Anderson-Emmons attends the 2025 American Music Awards at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. David Becker / Stringer/Getty Images Entertainment "New music coming soon," she captioned the clip. Fans quickly showed their support. "I love your singing voice Aubrey," wrote Melanie. "Wait I have goosebumps," another fan commented. Following her time on Modern Family—which aired from 2009 to 2020 and was created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan—Anderson-Emmons has used social media to speak about the challenges of growing up in the spotlight. She joined the cast at age four during the show's third season, portraying the adopted daughter of Mitchell Pritchett and Cameron Tucker. Over time, she became one of the show's most recognizable young stars. However, her early fame didn't come without hardship. Anderson-Emmons has spoken candidly about facing criticism for her acting as a child. "People really took a dig on my acting choices or thought I was a bad actor," she previously said. After Modern Family, she began auditioning again but struggled with the transition, as she hadn't auditioned regularly during the show's run. The rejection hit hard, prompting her to take a step back from acting for several years. It wasn't until she joined her high school's theater program that she reignited her love for performance. Since then, Anderson-Emmons has resumed auditioning seriously. Now 18, she's entering a new chapter—one that includes a return to acting and a new venture into music. Newsweek reached out to Aubrey Anderson-Emmons for comment via social media and her publicists via email outside of working hours and will update this article if they respond. Do you have any viral videos or pictures that you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"Modern Family" Star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons Just Came Out, And Everyone's Making The Same Joke
Great news for the queer agenda: Aubrey Anderson-Emmons just came out as bi! The 18-year-old Modern Family star took to social media with an audio from Season 4 of the show where Gloria says, "You are Vietnamese." Related: This 17-Question IQ Test Will Reveal How Much Celebrity Knowledge You Have "No, I'm not, I'm gay, I'm gay!" Aubrey lip-synched, along with the audio from her childhood self. "Happy pride month to all and to all a goodnight hehehe," she added in the caption. Related: Here Are 10 Celebs Who've Publicly Admitted The Reasons Why They Regret Ending Their Marriages Cue all the very happy Modern Family fans: Following the post, Aubrey shared a snippet of an upcoming music video of hers (released under the name Frances Anderson) where she's slow dancing with another gal: In case you want a refresher: Looking for more LGBTQ+ or Pride content? Then check out all of BuzzFeed's posts celebrating Pride 2025. Also in Celebrity: If You Get 20/30 On This Difficult '90s Music Quiz, Then You Honestly Know Your Stuff!!! Also in Celebrity: 17 Actors Who Said "No" To Nudity And Sex Scenes Out Of Respect For Their Partners, Families, Religion, And More Also in Celebrity: 22 Absolutely Bonkers Things I've Learned About Old Hollywood Celebs That Made My Jaw Hit The Floor
Buzz Feed
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Modern Family's Aubrey Anderson-Emmons Comes Out As Bi
Great news for the queer agenda: Aubrey Anderson-Emmons just came out as bi! The 18-year-old Modern Family star took to social media with an audio from Season 4 of the show where Gloria says, "You're Vietnamese." "No, I'm not, I'm gay, I'm gay!" Aubrey lip-synched, along with the audio from her childhood self. "Happy pride month to all and to all a goodnight hehehe," she added in the caption. Cue all the very happy Modern Family fans: Following the post, Aubrey shared a snippet of an upcoming music video of hers (released under the name Frances Anderson) where she's slowdancing with another gal: In case you want a refresher: Looking for more LGBTQ+ or Pride content? Then check out all of BuzzFeed's posts celebrating Pride 2025.
India Today
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Modern Family's Lily comes out as bisexual, quotes iconic 'I am gay' line from the show
Television's most iconic sitcom, 'Modern Family's child star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, also known as Lily, comes out as bisexual. And what better way to do it than lip-syncing her iconic 'I am gay' dialogue from the show?Aubrey recently shared her coming out video on Instagram. In the clip, the actor is seen lip-syncing her dialogue, in which her character tells her TV dad, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Sofia Vergara she's gay. (Photo Credit: Instagram/aubreyandersonemmons) advertisementWishing everyone 'happy pride month', she captioned the video, "people keep joking so much abt me being gay when I literally am (I'm bi), (sic)". Her fans immediately expressed their delight and her iconic way of coming out in the comment section. One fan commented "Honey you are not gay you are just confused (sic)," which is a dialogue from the show. "Omgggg cam and mitch would be so happy,(sic)" another fan plays Lily, the daughter of a gay couple named Mitchell Pritchett and Cameron Tucker on the show. According to reports, the Pritchett-Tucker family almost had their own spin-off, which would have followed the family after they left Los Angeles and headed to Missouri. However, the idea was later turned 'Modern Family', the actor starred in a short film called 'Tailwinds'. Currently, the 18-year-old is pursuing her passion for music. She has been working on her own indie-pop music under the name Frances released her first single 'Telephones and Traffic' late last month and is gearing up for the release of her new song 'Don't Forget Me,' which is set to be released on June 27.
