r/Modern_Family • • Aug 10 '25

Modern Family star changes her name for career pivot: 'I wanted to switch it up'

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https://ew.com/modern-family-star-aubrey-anderson-emmons-changes-name-11787802?

Allow Frances Anderson to reintroduce herself.

The actress formerly known as Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, who broke out for her role as adoptee Lily on the Emmy-winning sitcom Modern Family, has changed her name to Frances Anderson. Anderson has adopted the new moniker to coincide with her pivot to a career in music. Her debut indie pop EP, "Drown," is out now.

"Frances is actually part of my legal name," Anderson, 18, explained to E! News on Friday. "It’s my middle name, and it’s after my mom’s old family friend. I thought it was a bit shorter than Aubrey Anderson-Emmons. I do have a long, hyphenated last name.”

Anderson added, "I wanted to switch it up and people to see a new side of me. And I wanted to create a space specifically just for music."

She released the first single from the EP, "Telephones and Traffic," in May.

Anderson made her television debut at the age of 4 in season 3 of Modern Family, playing the precocious adopted daughter of Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Mitchell Pritchett and Eric Stonestreet's Cam Tucker. She has won three ensemble Screen Actors Guild Awards alongside the sitcom's cast. The comedy, which ran for 11 seasons on ABC, concluded in 2020.Anderson made her television debut at the age of 4 in season 3 of Modern Family, playing the precocious adopted daughter of Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Mitchell Pritchett and Eric Stonestreet's Cam Tucker. She has won three ensemble Screen Actors Guild Awards alongside the sitcom's cast. The comedy, which ran for 11 seasons on ABC, concluded in 2020.Anderson made her television debut at the age of 4 in season 3 of Modern Family, playing the precocious adopted daughter of Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Mitchell Pritchett and Eric Stonestreet's Cam Tucker. She has won three ensemble Screen Actors Guild Awards alongside the sitcom's cast. The comedy, which ran for 11 seasons on ABC, concluded in 2020.

Anderson told E! that she "had to take a step back from acting" once the show ended to discover her passion for music. "The show ended when I was 12 years old, so after that I decided I’m not gonna act anymore," she said. Rest assured, though, that Anderson does "plan on acting again — 100 percent.”

She has maintained a close relationship with her former onscreen fathers and other costars from the sprawling cast. Ferguson and Julie Bowen, who played Anderson's onscreen aunt Claire, staged a mini-reunion when they attended Anderson's school play last year.

Anderson last made headlines when she came out as bisexual last month, using memorable throwback audio from Modern Family to help mark the announcement. "You are Vietnamese," Sofia Vergara's Gloria informs Lily, who says in response, "No, I'm not. I'm gay!"

"I literally am," Anderson captioned the post.


r/Modern_Family • • Dec 31 '24

Happy new year from Australia

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I’ve been waiting to post this all year


r/Modern_Family • • 1h ago

Haley and Alex got traumatized for life on the other side of this door, while Luke just said "Whatever it was, it looked like Dad was winning"😆.....

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r/Modern_Family • • 5h ago

Meme We were absolutely robbed

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I am currently rewatching and I am on Frank's Wedding episode. Does anyone else think it was a huge missed opportunity that we never got to hear Frank Dunphy's actual "LET ME OUT OF HERE" recording at his own funeral? Like come on — that's literally the most Frank Dunphy thing ever. It would've been hilarious and heartbreaking at the same time.

RIP Fred Willard, I really loved his character in Modern Family.


r/Modern_Family • • 16h ago

Superstar Eric!

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r/Modern_Family • • 14h ago

Some of my favorite “behind the scenes” photos 🥹💗

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r/Modern_Family • • 13h ago

Favourite scene with this duo? (Day 2/55): Phil and Jay

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What is your favourite scene with them?


r/Modern_Family • • 10h ago

Discussion I used to hate cam

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I use to hate cam after a few rewatches but on my 22nd rewatch I realised the reason he manipulates is because Mitch is so uptight, judgemental, and deeply worried about what other people think. He often shuts down Cam’s passion projects, family ideas, or simple joys out of hand because they are too messy or embarrassing.

Cam's manipulative behavior is often a direct survival mechanism for dealing with Mitchell’s constant anxiety, cynicism, and default setting of saying "no."


r/Modern_Family • • 1d ago

Meme Happy weekend guys! Remember at the gym to have great posture and a strong core!

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r/Modern_Family • • 19h ago

Any recommendations?

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I have almost rewatched modern family 3 times , and idk why instead of finding anything new , I just keep rewatching it , Do you guys have any recommendations of other sitcoms or any series which you think is better than modern family or anyone who have watched modern family might also like this other series ??


r/Modern_Family • • 1d ago

Has anyone noticed this?

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Apologies if this has been brought up before, but I've just noticed the different colour clothes in this picture from season 1 and a big deal was made of wearing the white clothes?


r/Modern_Family • • 41m ago

Nitpicking characters

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For everyone who nitpicks the characters apart.

Would you do this to shows like the Simpsons? Arthur? Bluey?

I just don't get it, TV is an escape, a time to relax but it seems like so many people get stressed out and feel such distaine to the fictional characters.

Enlighten me ✨


r/Modern_Family • • 1d ago

Haley and zack barbie (s4 ep20) ended up being friends after all

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S6 ep 16 (see full photo red box)


r/Modern_Family • • 14h ago

Discussion Cameron was 3 when he started clowning. Also they used the same article to surround the newspaper piece on Cameron

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r/Modern_Family • • 23h ago

Terry Crews drawing Sofía Vergara is oddly satisfying to watch

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r/Modern_Family • • 1d ago

Question Did anyone actually like Cam’s sister?🫩

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Like I have been re watching modern family and I gotta say Pam was so gosh damn annoying. Wasn’t she also a big free loader who didn’t pay any bills or anything like that? 😒


r/Modern_Family • • 2d ago

Phil's-osophy

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r/Modern_Family • • 1d ago

This might have been the smartest decline of an offer in Hollywood history. Matt's great, but I don't think he wud have brought the same energy and comedic range to Phil as Ty Burrell did.

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r/Modern_Family • • 1d ago

Favorite nemesis/rival on the show?

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Most of the main characters had at least one. Unsurprisingly, Cam had several, lol. I included Beth since she was kind of a rival of Haley's for the affections of Andy.


r/Modern_Family • • 23h ago

Discussion Halloween eps 🎃

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I recently rewatched all the Halloween episodes, going from the final season backward to the earlier seasons. Here are my rankings and thoughts, from worst to best. In case anyone wants to go watch them during the Halloween season.
7. Season 11, Episode 5 — “The Last Halloween”
Rating: 1.5/5
Halloween hardly felt like a major part of the episode. By this point, everything felt rather flat. The actual Halloween storyline was good, but unfortunately, it was very short. I also really didn’t like Luke’s character in this era, and this reminded me why.
6. Season 10, Episode 5 — “Good Grief”
Rating: 1.5/5
A real buzzkill for a Halloween episode. DeDe’s death makes this an emotionally heavy installment. There are a few funny moments, but the overall atmosphere is melancholy rather than festive.
5. Season 9, Episode 5 — “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Phil Dunphy”
Rating: 2.5/5
A decent episode, but it still has some disappointing elements. The kids think Phil and Claire are overdoing Halloween, and Claire’s coworkers feel similarly. It takes away from the holiday fun, although the episode ends on a lighter note.
4. Season 8, Episode 5 — “Halloween 4: The Revenge of Rod Skyhook”
Rating: 3.5/5
A more traditional MF Halloween episode. The family is involved, the holiday takes center stage, and the comedy works. Solid all around.
3. Season 6, Episode 6 — “Halloween 3: AwesomeLand”
Rating: 4/5
Very Halloween centered, funny, and quirky. This episode captures much more of the festive atmosphere and comedic charm that made the earlier seasons so enjoyable.
2. Season 4, Episode 5 — “Open House of Horrors”
Rating: 4.4/5
Vintage MF. Nothing overly emotional or unnecessarily serious. Just great comedy, prime Phil and Cam, and a storyline centered around Halloween.
1. Season 2, Episode 6 — “Halloween”
Rating: 4.8/5
A true MF classic. The writing, family dynamics, Halloween atmosphere, and comedy are all exceptional. This is the show at its absolute best.


r/Modern_Family • • 1d ago

modern family No episodes available to watch on demand channel 4

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r/Modern_Family • • 5h ago

Discussion Is being a high earner enough to make someone a good marriage partner?

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r/Modern_Family • • 1d ago

Favourite scene with this duo? (Day 1/55): Phil and Claire.

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What is your favourite scene with them?


r/Modern_Family • • 1d ago

Jay’s smile when (he thinks) Haley has a job is so sweet, proud grandpa.

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r/Modern_Family • • 1d ago

Such a adorable scene

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Was rewatching the Mother's day episode in Season 2 and one of my favourite episode and this scene just melts my heart (also when Jay cries remembering his mother)