
It’s been over 10 years since Modern Family first premiered on ABC in September 2009. Over the years, fans have watched the Dunphy and Pritchett family grow together and grow up! The cast has really transformed since that very first season. As the show comes to its emotional conclusion on April 8, we’re taking a look back at where the cast started and how they have changed in the last 10 years!
One star we cannot help but mention is Nolan Gould, who joined Modern Family when he was only 10-years-old! Nolan, 21, has played Luke Dunphy since the show’s premiere! Since the very first episode, Nolan has gone from precocious kid to young adult. Because of his fame and talent displayed on Modern Family, the young actor has landed roles in films like Friends With Benefits alongside Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis and The To Do List with Aubrey Plaza!
Ariel Winter was only 11-years-old when she made her first appearance on Modern Family. As Alex Dunphy, Ariel was the cool smart sister and the perfect foil to most of her family and their ridiculous shenanigans. As Ariel grew up on set, she blossomed into a confident young woman. Even in 2017, Ariel shared with Jimmy Kimmel on Jimmy Kimmel Live that it was a bit “weird for them [her adult cast members] because we started on the show when we were 10 and 11-years-old…and not really doing anything adult-like.” Clearly, though, Ariel has grown into a fully fledged young adult since her time on the show.

