Modern Family’s Frances Anderson Reveals Why She Changed Her Name

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This Modern Family star is embracing a new chapter.

As the renowned character actress who brought Lily to life in the cherished sitcom, I’ve recently made a personal transformation that mirrors my professional growth. At 18, I’ve decided to embrace a new identity and go by Frances Anderson, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in my life as I embark on a career in music.

In the exclusive interview with Francesca Amiker from TopMob News, she revealed that “Frances” is an integral part of her legal name. It’s her middle name, chosen in honor of her mother’s former family friend. She explained that using “Frances” instead of her full name, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, seemed more concise given her lengthy, hyphenated surname.

Moreover, she expressed that she desired a change, wanting others to witness a different aspect of her. Additionally, she aimed to establish an exclusive platform solely for her music. Furthermore, she is thrilled for everyone to listen to the tracks on the EP and expresses her gratitude.

As a devoted admirer, I’m thrilled to share that my latest EP, named “Drown,” is now accessible across all significant platforms. I eagerly invite you all to immerse yourselves in it, hoping that our connection will deepen through this musical journey together.

She shared, “Much of my music draws influence from my past, particularly my childhood years. It reflects the feelings and experiences I had during high school, and I aim for listeners to find it familiar or relatable.

For individuals who resonate deeply with her music, Frances humorously noted, “Perhaps I’m still a teenager; I recently turned 18. It feels like that’s the epitome of being edgy.

The actress also explained when she first felt drawn to pivoting into the music industry.

Ever since the pandemic hit, I’ve become absolutely smitten with the guitar, teaching myself to strum its strings and find harmony within its body,” she shared. “My passion for songwriting blossomed in high school music class, but even before then, I was a vocalist at heart. My ultimate aspiration has always been to grace the stage of Broadway someday – keep those fingers crossed for me!

Throughout her life, singing lessons had been constant, but it wasn’t until she began composing music that everything transformed. Eventually, she entered her initial recording studio during the autumn of 2024.

Frances mentioned that she needed to temporarily step away from acting to pursue her love for music. Since the show finished when she was twelve, she chose to stop acting then. However, she’s open to acting again in the future, with full commitment.

After spending her childhood being home-schooled during her work on Modern Family, stepping into a regular school among children of her own age was a significant change. In her words, “I finally had some personal time to discover who I truly am.

Moreover, she continues to have the supportive TV family around, including her on-screen father Jesse Tyler Ferguson, aiding her creative pursuits.

She shared that she communicates with Jesse the most,” she said. “From time to time, he’s left comments, popped into her Stories, and exclaimed ‘You sound fantastic!’ This is wonderful. He’s consistently been a strong supporter.

For a look back at more of the Modern Family cast, and where they are today, read on.

In a fitting conclusion, Haley Dunphy, portrayed by Sarah Hyland, ventured off towards a fresh start (or a new apartment), accompanied by her long-term partner Dylan (Reid Ewing) and their twins. Interestingly, in real life, Sarah found her own happily ever after when she caught the eye of Wells Adams from ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ (Jesse Tyler Ferguson officiated their 2022 wedding). Additionally, Sarah enjoyed her time basking under the Fijian sun as the host of ‘Love Island USA’ for two seasons.

Other performances featured six episodes of “Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin” and roles on Broadway in “Little Shop of Horrors” and “The Great Gatsby”. In an interview with TopMob News in 2023, she shared what advice she’d give to younger Sarah: “Be gentle with yourself,” she said. ” cherish the people in your life, but cherish yourself even more.

As Ariel Winter’s character, Alex, took flight for an exciting venture in Switzerland, I, being her ardent fan, couldn’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia. Instead of venturing far and wide like my beloved star, I, along with my long-time companion Luke Benward, chose to nestle closer to home, leaving the golden shores of California behind.

Beyond breathing life into the title character on Sofia the First, she has also lent her voice to shows like American Dad!, Firebuds, Star Trek: Lower Decks, and worked on the docuseries SOSA Undercover. In an interview with TopMob News in October 2024, the actress and activist shared that she only recently discovered her calling. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a doctor, then a lawyer – now she is an entertainer. However, using this platform to assist others has always been her natural inclination.

When Luke Dunphy joined the University of Oregon, Nolan Gould embarked on his own journey. In a December 2024 Instagram post, he humorously remarked, “Fell off the Earth again – here’s some proof of life,” alongside a series of photos showing him in different locations alone.

Apart from that, he shared with Ferguson about his recent travels, discussing during a September 2024 episode of his “Dinner’s On Me” podcast that he had parted ways with his possessions following the end of “Modern Family”. This was done to explore different parts of the country using a van. He managed to squeeze in this adventure amidst filming for the movie “Camp” in 2023, as well as a short film titled JOE and an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy”.

After spending nine seasons portraying a character in the TV show starring Eric Stonestreet as Cameron Tucker and Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, originally from Los Angeles, expressed that she believed her acting career was over. However, this changed when she rediscovered her love for acting through school plays during high school. Now, she’s actively auditioning again and is excited about the prospect of taking on new roles in the future. “That’s fun,” she said, expressing her hopes for more opportunities to act.

Rico Rodriguez, known as Manny – son of Gloria Delgado portrayed by Sofia Vergara – has made an appearance in an episode of Disney’s Bunk’d and lent his voice to the 2025 movie Sneaks. Regarding his on-screen family, he shared a photo from their 2023 reunion, commenting that TV show reunions are quite trendy these days. “When will we hang out again, guys?!” he wrote.

Jeremy Maguire shared with TopMob News during a private 2024 interview, “People often say I have an old spirit living in a young body.” He added, “I tend to agree with this perspective as well.

Joined the family in 2015, at the age of four, as Joe Pritchett on ABC’s “Modern Family.” In an interview with TopMob, he shared that growing up under the show’s spotlight made it difficult for him to fully comprehend that his co-stars weren’t his actual family. He added that the end of the series left him feeling sad because he had known no other life besides the one portrayed on screen.

Despite a quick comeback, he managed to appear in all 12 episodes of Disney’s Turner & Hooch reboot in 2021. If opportunities that suit him don’t present themselves, he’s prepared to create them himself. “It’s quite healing,” he shared. “I’ve written poems, stories, or short scripts for potential projects I might work on someday.

Before landing the role of the lovable Dunphy patriarch, Ty Burrell found himself in a dry spell and contemplated leaving acting. In an interview on Good Morning America before the series’ 2020 finale, he shared that he and his wife brainstormed alternative careers for him since he was considering quitting acting. However, as he humorously admitted, his list of alternative skills was rather short, with him joking about having no other abilities to fall back on.

Despite not needing a backup plan, the Oregon-born individual – father to daughters Frances and Greta with wife Holly Burrell – utilized his vocal talents for Fox’s show “Duncanville” following “Modern Family”. However, he still chose to establish a chain of restaurants in Utah regardless.

Residing in Utah (also known as the Beehive State) means his interactions with past colleagues are limited, an absence that led some fans to speculate he might have passed away due to his absence at their 2023 reunion at Vergara’s home. However, their text conversations continue unabated. In 2025, he told People, “That group was incredibly close. We experienced a lot together and everyone keeps in touch.

Five years after parting ways with strict Claire, Julie Bowen continues to view her TV co-stars as family. From assisting Hyland in leaving an abusive relationship to attending Anderson-Emmons’ high school play, she said during a June 2024 episode of The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast, “I see them all like my children.” She added, “I love them.” As for her on-screen stepmother Vergara, Bowen shared with TopMob News in 2024, “We get along as if we were a house burning fiercely.

Despite her successful acting career, which continues to thrive due to the Peacock thriller “Hysteria!” and the upcoming “Happy Gilmore” sequel, she admitted on the “All Good Things with Jason Nash” podcast in 2022 that she’s quite frugal. She confessed her constant worry about not finding work again, a concern that is not merely playful but deeply felt.

After making light of stepping away from dating since her 2018 separation from husband Scott Phillips (together they have sons Oliver, John, and Gustav), she expressed that engaging in some late-night conversations with Harry Styles might appeal to her. During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, she playfully commented, “Absolutely, yes!” when asked about the possibility of him. “Him? Just look at him!

Entering into Gloria’s high heels propelled Colombia-born Vergara into a familiar face in many homes. However, her career after Modern Family has been far from a jest. Apart from starring in films like “This Is Me… Now” and the yet-to-be-released “Despicable Me 4,” she’s been serving as a judge on America’s Got Talent for six seasons and counting. Moreover, this mother to adult son Manolo, recently landed her first dramatic role.

In the 2024 Netflix miniseries titled “Griselda,” which features Sofia Vergara portraying infamous drug lord Griselda Blanco, she received both a Golden Globe nomination and an Emmy nod. During an exclusive interview with Laverne Cox on Live From TopMob: Emmys, Vergara shared her surprise at being nominated, as it marked her debut in a drama role and her first time acting in Spanish. She added that the recognition was unexpected yet pleasant.

Now, following her divorce from Joe Manganiello, Vergara expressed in an interview with Access Hollywood in January 2025 that she is eagerly anticipating increased prosperity and possibly finding a new romantic partner, mentioning her hopes for “good health, wealth, and perhaps a boyfriend or lover.

The producers might have dampened our excitement when they abandoned the idea of featuring Mitchell Pritchett (played by Eric Stonestreet) and his husband, Cam Tucker, moving to Missouri on their show. According to the actor, the producers were questioning if this was still the right family to continue telling that story. “We had been running for 11 years,” he said, “I believe they wanted to explore new paths.

However, fans yearning for a nostalgic journey can simply tune into his “Dinner’s On Me” podcast, where he invites not only his past co-stars but also popular figures such as Gavin Rossdale and Chelsea Handler to join the conversation.

In London, where he’s preparing for a 2025 run of the musical “Here We Are,” actor-producer husband Justin Mikita and their sons Beckett and Sullivan accompanied him. The star they are following is none other than themselves, as they were there with him.

Ever since his tenure as a football coach, Cam Stonestreet – hailing from Kansas – has been taking on fresh roles in shows like American Auto and The Santa Clauses, and he’s all geared up for an impressive appearance in the upcoming revival of Dexter: Resurrection. In a playful March 2025 Instagram post, this die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan shared some news about his own free agency, joking, “I too have some exciting updates to share!” He expressed eagerness to collaborate with such an exceptional team of people.

In real life, he formed a partnership with nurse Lindsay Schweitzer, who agreed to his proposal in 2021. In a birthday message that year, he praised her by saying, “She is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside,” and expressed gratitude for having her as she is an ideal match for him.

previously well-known for his 11-season stint as a TV father on the show “Married…with Children”, Ed O’Neill effortlessly transitioned into playing Jay Pritchett, the head of the Pritchett family in another sitcom. At first hesitant to take on another television series, he recalled during an interview on “The Jenny McCarthy Show” in 2016 that he read the script and thought, “Wow, I simply must be a part of this project.

Since 2024, he has taken on the role of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling in the film “Clipped” and will make an appearance in Ryan Murphy’s courtroom drama series titled “All’s Fair”.

For several decades, Catherine Rusoff, an actress, has been a long-term partner in life to the ex-defensive lineman from Youngstown State. Together, they have two daughters named Claire and Sophia.

Despite having an on-and-off relationship with Haley spanning over several years, the star from “Good Luck Charlie” finally became a part of the family when their twins made their screen debut. In a 2020 Instagram post, he proudly declared his new role as the best job of his life.

Since then, he has featured in short films titled “Always Come in Second” and “Nest”. However, during a live Instagram session in September 2024, he announced his retirement from acting. He expressed, “It’s been quite the journey for me as an actor, but I truly believe it’s time to step away, if you will, because the entire process of it can be quite detrimental to my health.

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2025-08-08 14:17