Remember Lily from Modern Family? 18-year-old Aubrey Anderson-Emmons comes out as bisexual 每 watch
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, who portrayed Lily on Modern Family, has revealed she is bisexual at 18. Her lighthearted coming out has received widespread support and sparked nostalgic reactions. Fans are reminiscing about her memorable role and the comedic charm she brought to the series.

"Leeeeelyyy!!" You know who we're talking about, right? Well, 18-year-old Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, who played the character Lily in the much-loved sitcom Modern Family, has recently made headlines after goofily sharing that she is bisexual. Her announcement has sparked an outpouring of love, and of course, fans can't believe how grown up she is now after all, everyone remembers little Lily as the sassy kid raised by two gay dads, with Gloria famously calling her 'Leeeelyyy' in her accent. That being said, let's take a look at how she made the big reveal.
Modern Family star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons comes out as bisexual
In a social media clip shared on Threads on Monday, June 16, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons is seen lip-syncing to a memorable scene from Modern Family, where her character comes out to her on-screen parents, played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sof赤a Vergara. In the scene, Gloria (Vergara) tells young Lily, ※You are Vietnamese,§ to which Lily responds, ※No, I*m not, I*m gay, I*m gay!§ Mitchell (Ferguson) quickly adds, ※Honey, no, you*re not gay. You*re just confused!§ Anderson-Emmons laughs into the camera while overlaying the clip with text that reads: ※people keep joking so much abt me being gay when I literally am (I*m bi).§
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All you need to know about Modern Family
Modern Family is a well-loved American sitcom that ran on ABC from 2009 to 2020. Created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, the show was filmed in a mockumentary style, allowing characters to frequently break the fourth wall and speak directly to the audience, adding a humorous and intimate tone. The storyline centers around an extended family living in Los Angeles, comprising three closely connected households.
Modern Family cast
A big part of the show*s success came from its outstanding cast. Ed O*Neill portrayed Jay Pritchett, the tough yet warm-hearted family patriarch, while Sof赤a Vergara brought life to his lively and passionate wife, Gloria. Julie Bowen played Jay*s daughter Claire, with Ty Burrell as her fun and goofy husband, Phil. Their children Haley, Alex, and Luke were played by Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, and Nolan Gould, respectively. Jesse Tyler Ferguson took on the role of Jay*s son, Mitchell, a precise and thoughtful lawyer, while Eric Stonestreet played his expressive and dramatic husband, Cameron. From season 3 onward, their adopted daughter Lily was portrayed by Aubrey Anderson-Emmons. Additional characters like Rico Rodriguez as Manny, Gloria*s son from a previous relationship, and Jeremy Maguire as Joe, her son with Jay, added extra charm. Altogether, this ensemble cast brought to life one of television*s most iconic and beloved families.
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