Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, who played Lily Tucker-Pritchett on the hit TV show Modern Family, has proudly come out as bisexual. The 18-year-old shared the news during Pride Month in a creative and meaningful way that quickly caught the internet’s attention.
Lily’s Famous Line Becomes Aubrey’s Own Moment
On June 17, Aubrey posted a short video on Instagram. In it, she lip-syncs to one of her most iconic lines from Modern Family, where her character tells her on-screen dad, played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and co-star Sofia Vergara, “I am gay.”
She captioned the video, "Happy pride month to all and to all a goodnight hehehe #modernfamily #lily #pridemonth #bi #pride." In a follow-up message, she added, “People keep joking so much abt me being gay when I literally am (I'm bi), (sic).”
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Fans Celebrate Her Coming Out
The video quickly went viral. Many fans praised Aubrey for using humor and nostalgia to embrace her identity.
One person wrote, “Lily would be so proud.” Another comment read, “Coming out to this audio is truly iconic.”
However, not all reactions were positive. A user responded, “Honey you are not gay you are just confused.” Still, many stood by her, calling the post “next level epic.”
Her Character Lily Was a Fan Favorite
In Modern Family, Aubrey played Lily, the adopted daughter of Mitchell and Cameron. She joined the show as Lily in later seasons after the role was previously played by twins. Her character became known for her sharp wit and sass.
Modern Family’s Legacy
Modern Family aired from 2009 to 2020 on ABC. The sitcom, created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, followed the lives of three families in Los Angeles. It explored parenting, relationships, and identity in a diverse and relatable way.
The show featured:
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Jay Pritchett (Ed O’Neill), his wife Gloria (Sofía Vergara), and her son Manny
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Claire (Julie Bowen) and Phil Dunphy (Ty Burrell) with their three kids
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Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) with daughter Lily
The series won many awards, including five Emmy Awards in a row for Outstanding Comedy Series. Fans still love it for its clever writing and inclusive portrayal of modern families—especially LGBTQ+ representation.
Aubrey’s Full Circle Moment
Now, Aubrey’s coming out adds a full-circle moment for fans of the show. In Modern Family, her character grew up in a loving LGBTQ+ household. Today, Aubrey embraces her own identity with confidence, humor, and pride—just like Lily might have.