‘Modern Family’ Star Reflects on Criticism of His Character

Jesse Tyler Ferguson recently discussed facing criticism for his portrayal of Mitch Pritchett on his podcast, Dinner’s On Me. He recalled being told his performance relied on stereotypes, which surprisingly came from members of the LGBTQ+ community – a community he himself is a part of, along with his husband Justin Mikita and their family. He shared this memory while speaking with his co-star, Russell Tovey.








