Ariel Winter Then & Now: From Young ‘Modern Family’ Star To Hollywood Bombshell

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Elissa Anderson

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Ariel Winter Through the Years: Photos

Ariel Winter Through the Years: Photos — All grown up! Ariel Winter has gone from adorable, pint-sized starlet to a gorgeous Hollywood celeb since she was first introduced to showbiz. Ariel, born Jan. 28, 1998, became a primetime darling in 2009 when she debuted as middle child Alex Dunphy on the ABC sitcom Modern Family. Over the years, Ariel didn’t only come into her talents as a young performer, but she became a bonafide star with some big projects on her plate!

Through the spotlight and major awards events, Ariel has always been so poised. Whether she is gracing the small screen or making an appearance on the red carpet, it’s wild to see just how much Ariel has come into her own, both as a star and as a fashionista.

No stranger to the red carpet, Ariel loves a daring look. She went with a smart jacket and floral blouse 2nd Annual Girl Up GirlHero Awards on Oct. 13, 2019. Giving the look some oomph, her top showed off just a hint of cleavage. Ariel wore her raven hair in loose waves and added a dash of rosy eyeshadow for her glam.

But Ariel didn’t become a TV star overnight! See how she carved a path from bookish child actor to a fierce fashionista in our gallery of then and now photos, right here.

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Ariel Winter At The Premiere Of ‘Speed Racer’

Ariel Winter At The Premiere Of ‘Speed Racer’ — Ariel Winter was a winner during the premiere of Speed Racer on April 26, 2008. She looked so cute in this gold dress!

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Ariel Winter At The Premiere Of ‘Hannah Montana: The Movie’

Ariel Winter At The Premiere Of ‘Hannah Montana: The Movie’ — Ariel Winter attended the premiere of Hannah Montana: The Movie on April 2, 2009. Her little white dress was cute and glam, truly the best of both worlds!

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Ariel Winter At The 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards

Ariel Winter At The 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards — Ariel Winter was so elegant at the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Aug. 29, 2010. She wore a dramatic ball gown with big curls and couldn’t have looked better!

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Ariel Winter At The 2011 Emmys

Ariel Winter At The 2011 Emmys — Ariel Winter glowed during the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 18, 2011. She wore a stunning blush pink lace dress and looked so grown up!

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Ariel Winter At Nickelodeon’s 2012 Kids Choice Awards

Ariel Winter At Nickelodeon’s 2012 Kids Choice Awards — Ariel Winter was super fun at Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids Choice Awards on March 31, 2012. She wore a white eyelet dress and looked so excited to be there!

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Ariel Winter At The 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Ariel Winter At The 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards — Ariel Winter looked like a princess at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 27, 2013. She wore floral Alex Perry and looked so pretty!

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Ariel Winter At The 2014 Golden Globes

Ariel Winter At The 2014 Golden Globes — Ariel Winter was stunning the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 12, 2014. She wore red Mikael D and carried a gold clutch.

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Ariel Winter At HBO’s 2015 Emmy Party

Ariel Winter At HBO’s 2015 Emmy Party — Ariel Winter attended the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, HBO Party on Sept. 20, 2015. She looked so glam for the night!

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Ariel Winter At ABC’s 2016 Emmy Event

Ariel Winter At ABC’s 2016 Emmy Event — Ariel Winter looked great ABC’s Modern Family ATAS Emmy Event, on May 2, 2016. Ariel worked a hot LBD and bold red hair!

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Ariel Winter In Los Angeles

Ariel Winter In Los Angeles — Ariel Winter made sure she was dressed for fun while out and about in Los Angeles on Nov. 8, 2017. She rocked a green sparkly mini-dress that showed off her toned legs.

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Ariel Winter In 2018

Ariel Winter In 2018 — Ariel Winter was at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation’s 30th Anniversary on Oct. 28, 2018. She was casual yet chic in jeans, heels, and a silky blouse.

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Ariel Winter At The Disney Television Upfronts

Ariel Winter At The Disney Television Upfronts — Ariel Winter attended the Walt Disney Television Upfront Presentation on May 14, 2019. She wore an all-black outfit and looked so professional.

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Ariel Winter At Spotify’s Best New Artist Party

Ariel Winter At Spotify’s Best New Artist Party — Ariel Winter went to the Spotify Best New Artist 2020 Party on Jan. 23, 2020. She wore a stunning, fitted white dress that hugged her toned figure.

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Ariel Winter In Kansas City

Ariel Winter In Kansas City — Ariel Winter was so chic during Big Slick’s Celebrity Weekend Party in Kansas City, on Jun. 8, 2019. With her strawberry blonde locks pulled over one shoulder, she looked glamourous as ever in her strapless dress.

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Ariel Winter At Disney’s Party For The 2019 Emmys

Ariel Winter At Disney’s Party For The 2019 Emmys — Ariel Winter sizzled in red House Of CB as she attended Walt Disney’s after-party for the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards. The soiree took place at LA’s chic Otium restaurant on Sep. 22, 2019.

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Ariel Winter At The American Humane Hero Dog Awards

Ariel Winter At The American Humane Hero Dog Awards — Puppy love! Ariel Winter wowed in a black NBD dress on the red carpet of the American Humane Hero Dog Awards in LA on Oct. 5, 2019.

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Ariel Winter At InStyle And Warner Bros. Golden Globes Afterparty

Ariel Winter At InStyle And Warner Bros. Golden Globes Afterparty — Bright idea! Ariel Winter was a neon dream in one-shouldered lime as she arrives at the InStyle and Warner Bros. Golden Globes afterparty on Jan. 5, 2020.

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Ariel Winter At The Opening Of Hollyshorts Festival

Ariel Winter At The Opening Of Hollyshorts Festival — Short and sweet! Ariel Winter looked terrific in this two-toned suit-dress during the opening of the 17th annual Hollyshorts film festival on Sep. 23, 2021.

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Ariel Winter In 2022

Ariel Winter In 2022 — Blonde ambition! Ariel Winter rocked platinum locks in a messy ponytail while meeting up with a friend for coffee at the Studio City location of Alfreds on Sep. 30, 2022. She was dressed down in a big vintage shirt and red leggings for the brunch.

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