More than five years after the finale, fans still miss the Modern Family sitcom with 250 unforgettable episodes that kept viewers glued to their TV screens. The series followed three interconnected families navigating parenting, marriage, growing up, and life in Los Angeles. From 2009 to 2020, the Modern Family comedy became one of the most loved television series in America. Even years after the finale aired, fans have not stopped watching episodes and many viewers still miss seeing these characters on their screens.
But where are the Modern Family stars today? Are they still acting? Let’s take a look at what they have been up to since the show ended and what the Modern Family cast looks like now.
Sofía Vergara (Gloria Pritchett)
Sofía Vergara was already very popular before she played Gloria in Modern Family, but the show made her become a global television star. Gloria was one of the most memorable sitcom characters, owing to her relatable comedy, accent jokes, and hyper personality.
Since the show ended, Vergara is still as active as ever in the entertainment space, and has even taken up more dramatic acting roles. She also featured as a judge in America’s Got Talent. One of her biggest projects so far is being featured in Netflix’s Griselda, a 6-episode crime drama miniseries where she starred as Griselda Blanco, the notorious “Godmother” of cocaine who built a ruthless drug empire in 1970s–80s Miami. This role earned her major award nominations.
Outside acting, she is also known to have a number of businesses going on and continues to be one of television’s most recognizable personalities. Sofia was married to her high school sweetheart, Joe Gonzalez, from 1990 to 1993, and to actor Joe Manganiello from 2015 to 2024. She has one son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara.
Ty Burrell (Phil Dunphy)
We can give Phil Dunphy his flowers as one of TV’s greatest sitcom dads. He won the heart of many viewers with his lovable, goofy, and overly enthusiastic character in the Modern Family series.
Although he didn’t continue to make as much waves in the entertainment industry like some of his co-stars, he still remained relevant in Hollywood with his voice acting and working in animated projects including Duncanville, Finding Dory, Family Guy, and The Penguins of Madagascar.
Burrell and his family moved to Salt Lake City from Los Angeles after Modern Family ended in 2020.
Julie Bowen (Claire Dunphy)
Julie Bowen’s role in Modern Family was incredibly relatable to most parents – a stressed-but-loving mom trying to hold everything together. In the series, her role play was quite intriguing with a blend of control, sarcasm, and emotional vulnerability. Her Claire Dunphy character received international recognition, winning two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Since the series finale, Bowen has been busy with her film and television roles. Julie Bowen’s most recent major movie is the sports comedy Happy Gilmore 2 that premiered on Netflix in 2025. , in which she reprised her iconic role as Virginia Venet alongside Adam Sandler. She also appeared in projects like Totally Killer and the Peacock series Hysteria!
Following her divorce in 2018,Bowen currently lives in the Toluca Lake area as a single mother with her three teenage sons—Oliver (19), and twins John and Gustav (17).
Ed O’Neil (Jay Pritchett)
Before Modern Family, Ed O’Neill already gained stardom in the late 1980s for his iconic role as a working class father, Al Bundy on Fox’s Married… with Children. As Jay Pritchett, he stole the heart of many viewers by portraying a tough yet funny and deeply loving family patriarch who gradually learned to adapt to his family’s lifestyle.
After the Modern Family show ended, O’Neill took a short break before returning to acting with more dramatic roles. He appeared in the FX series Clipped and later joined the cast of Hulu’s legal drama All’s Fair. Ed O’Neill, at 80 years old, is still active in the entertainment industry, occasionally making headlines.
He has been married to actress Catherine Rusoff for nearly 40 years, and they share two daughters, Sophia and Claire.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Mitchell Pritchett)
Jesse Tyler Ferguson brought humour and heartfelt moments to Television as Mitchell Pritchett. Over the course of the show’s 11 seasons, Mitchell Pritchett underwent remarkable personal growth, navigating many emotional highs and lows in both his career and family life. He earned five consecutive nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Following Modern Family, Ferguson went back in full gear to his theater work and won his first Tony Award in 2022 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his performance as Mason Marzac in the Broadway revival of Take Me Out.
He is married to lawyer and producer Justin Mikita, and together they have two sons born via surrogacy: Beckett (born in 2020) and Sullivan (born in 2022).
Eric Stonestreet (Cameron Tucker)
Eric Stonestreet’s dramatic role as a hilarious, high-energy, sensitive, and theatrical former music teacher made viewers continue to look forward to his role throughout the show’s run. His role earned him multiple awards, including two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and remains one of the outstanding performances of his career.
Since the finale of Modern Family, Stonestreet has expanded his career by hosting reality competition shows, taking on more dramatic roles, and starring in a variety of television and streaming projects across major platforms.
Eric Stonestreet is married to Lindsay Schweitzer and is a stepfather to her twin sons.
Sarah Hyland (Haley Dunphy)
Sarah Hyland practically grew up on the show. She portrayed Haley Dunphy, the eldest child of Phil and Claire Dunphy and evolved from a rebellious teenager who craved popularity into a responsible young adult. Hyland received a nomination for the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
After Modern Family, Hyland has expanded her career into hosting, theater, and entrepreneurship. She hosted Love Island USA from 2022–2023, starred in Broadway’s The Great Gatsby, and co-founded Sourse, a wellness brand.
In 2022, she privately got married to Wells Adams in 2022 and is currently a vocal advocate for organ donation.
Ariel Winter (Alex Dunphy)
Ariel Winter played Alex Dunphy, the smart, sarcastic, and often overlooked middle child of Phil and Claire Dunphy in Modern Family. Over the show’s 11 seasons, Alex grew from a shy bookworm into a confident and successful scientist.
Ariel was in a long-term relationship with actor Luke Benward for almost six years, but the couple reportedly split in 2025 and have remained close friends.
In recent years, she has stepped away from Hollywood’s constant spotlight, focusing on voice acting, producing projects, and living a quieter life in Tennessee. She has also spoken openly about prioritizing her mental health, family relationships, and personal growth after her time on Modern Family.
Nolan Gould (Luke Dunphy)
Nolan Gould played Luke, the goofy youngest Dunphy sibling who constantly created chaos in the house.
Since the show ended, Gould has continued acting while also focusing on personal growth and education. Nolan Gould’s most recent movie is the 2024 Tubi Original coming-of-age comedy Camp, in which he stars as Ivan. He also co-starred as James Valenti in the 2023 feature film Miranda’s Victim and as Andrew in the 2023 mockumentary The Nana Project.
He is known to be extremely close with his former co-star Ariel Winter, often citing her as one of his best friends.
Rico Rodriguez (Manny Delgado)
Rico Rodriguez received multiple Screen Actors Guild Awards as part of the ensemble cast of Modern Family for his role as Manny Delgado, the mature and witty son of Gloria. His performance made him one of the show’s most memorable young stars.
Outside of Modern Family, Rico has appeared in several television shows and films, including guest roles in sitcoms, comedy series, and family-oriented projects. He has also worked as a voice actor and television host, expanding his career beyond acting.
Over the years, he has remained active in the entertainment industry while maintaining a lower public profile than some of his co-stars. The 27-year-old actor keeps his personal love life largely out of the public eye and has not disclosed any recent romantic relationships.
A Farewell That Never Really Ended
For many fans, the end of Modern Family felt like saying goodbye to actual relatives. The series officially wrapped up in 2020 after 11 successful seasons and over 250 episodes. Still, years later, Modern Family continues to attract new viewers through streaming. And honestly, that says a lot about how timeless the show became. The Modern Family cast’s life after the show is quite interesting, and fans love seeing how close the cast still appears, especially during Modern Family cast reunions.
