Modern Family actress Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, best known for playing Lily in one of the most loved sitcoms, has come out as bisexual, and she did it in the most iconic way possible.
On Tuesday (June 17), the 18-year-old actress shared a video on Instagram where she is seen lip-syncing one of her memorable lines from the show, in which her character tells her on-screen dad, played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and co-star Sofia Vergara, "I am gay."
"Happy pride month to all and to all a goodnight hehehe #modernfamily #lily #pridemonth #bi #pride," she captioned her post. "People keep joking so much abt me being gay when I literally am (I'm bi), (sic)", she added.
The clip has gone viral, with fans applauding Aubrey for her fun yet powerful way of embracing her identity.
Referring to her character in Modern Family, a user commented, "Lily would be so proud." Another wrote, "Honey you are not gay you are just confused."
"Coming out to this audio is truly iconic," wrote another user. "Omg she's ACTUALLY gay I call it full circle," a comment under her Instagram post read.
"This is next level epic," wrote another user.
Modern Family aired from 2009 to 2020 on ABC. Created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, the show revolves around the lives of three interconnected families in suburban Los Angeles, showcasing the everyday chaos, love, and humor that come with modern-day parenting and relationships.
The series featured Jay Pritchett (played by Ed O'Neill), his much younger wife Gloria (Sofía Vergara), and her son Manny; Jay's daughter Claire (Julie Bowen), her husband Phil Dunphy (Ty Burrell), and their three children; and Jay's son Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson), his husband Cameron (Eric Stonestreet), and their adopted daughter Lily (originally played by twins and later by Aubrey).
Modern Family received widespread acclaim for its smart writing, diverse representation of family dynamics, and comedy. It won numerous awards, including five consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series. The show remains beloved for its relatable characters, memorable one-liners, and progressive portrayal of LGBTQ+ family life.
