NBCâs Modern Family wasnât just another sitcomâit was a comedy revolution. Running for 11 seasons from 2009 to 2020, it won 22 Primetime Emmys and cemented its place as one of TVâs best-loved shows. The name itself reflected the changing realities of todayâs families, and the seriesâ success came down to one thing: an incredible cast that nailed every role for over a decade.
Even now, fans are still bingeing all 250 episodes on Disney+, quoting Philâs dad jokes, and wondering if there will ever be a Modern Family reunion or even a feature film. Hereâs why the show was a cultural resetâand where its stars are today.

Why Modern Family was a cultural reset
Letâs be real: Modern Family wasnât your typical sitcom.
The show ditched the laugh track, went full mockumentary style (hello, The Office influence), and gave us a family that actually looked like the real world. Blended families, same-sex marriage, adoption, generational clashesâit wasnât just comedy, it was representation with heart.
Remember Mitch and Camâs wedding episode? It wasnât just hilariousâit was a cultural milestone. And who didnât see themselves in at least one characterâPhilâs goofy optimism, Gloriaâs fiery passion, Alexâs sarcasm, or Jayâs gruff exterior that melted when it mattered most?
This was a show that made us laugh, cry, and maybe even call our mums after every season finale.
Could Modern Family ever make a comeback?
Hereâs the question fans keep Googling: will there be a Modern Family reunion?
So far, ABC hasnât confirmed anything. But if Friends: The Reunion taught us anything, itâs that the appetite is huge. A one-off reunion specialâeven just the cast swapping behind-the-scenes storiesâwould be ratings gold.
Some speculate on spinoffs too: Haley and Dylan raising their twins, Manny chasing his dramatic Hollywood dreams, or Phil starring in his own mockumentary about being a âcool grandpa.â
And letâs be honest, a Modern Family movie could work. Imagine the chaos of a family wedding, graduation, or Christmas on the big screen. Disney owns the rights, so the possibility is still there.
Where the Modern Family cast is now
The cast kept us entertained for over a decadeâand theyâve all taken exciting paths since 2020.
Ed OâNeill (Jay Pritchett)

OâNeill made a career out of playing grouchy dads (Married with Children and Modern Family). Now semi-retired, heâs back on screen in The Sterling Affairs, playing disgraced LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling in a gritty miniseries. Fans miss Jayâs grumbles, but OâNeill proves he can handle tougher roles too.
SofĂa Vergara (Gloria Delgado-Pritchett)

Gloria made SofĂa a global star. Since 2020, sheâs been a judge on Americaâs Got Talent, built her fashion brand, and most recently starred in Netflixâs Griselda, playing a cartel queen in a dramatic career pivot.
Julie Bowen (Claire Dunphy)

Bowen has stayed busy in comedy films like Totally Killer and Netflixâs Hubie Halloween. She co-hosts the podcast Quitters, tackling tough conversations from divorce to identity, and told Forbes she loves giving space for âpeople to quit things that no longer serve them.â
Ty Burrell (Phil Dunphy)

The ultimate âcool dad,â Burrell has leaned into voice acting with roles in Finding Dory and Duncanville. Heâs also focused on running restaurants in Utah. Weâd still watch a spinoff called Philâs-osophy: The Movie.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Mitchell Pritchett)

Since the finale, Ferguson appeared in High School Musical: The Series and the cult-hit Cocaine Bear. He won a Tony Award in 2022 for Take Me Out and recently announced he and husband Justin Mikita are expecting their second child.
Eric Stonestreet (Cameron Tucker)

Stonestreet leaned into his love of football, even buying a stake in the Kansas City Royals. Heâs guest-judged Americaâs Got Talent and hosted Foxâs Domino Masters. Cam would be proud.
Rico Rodriguez (Manny Delgado)

Rodriguez grew up on screen, starting at 11. Since the finale, heâs kept a lower profile, posting glimpses of his life on Instagram. Understandably, heâs taking a breather after growing up on TV.
Sarah Hyland (Haley Dunphy)

Hyland has stayed in the spotlight, starring in My Fake Boyfriend and Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin alongside Adam DeVine. She also hosts Love Island USA, cementing her as a millennial TV staple.
Nolan Gould (Luke Dunphy)

Once the goofy kid brother, Gould has grown upâliterally. Heâs taken on mature roles, starred in Mirandaâs Victim, and shocked fans with a Menâs Health transformation.
Ariel Winter (Alex Dunphy)

Winterâs been busy in voice work (The Quarry), indie films, and is stepping into producing and directing. She also joined NBCâs sitcom Hungry, proving Alexâs wit is alive and well.
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (Lily Tucker-Pritchett)

Joining at age three, Aubrey grew up as Lily. These days, sheâs a TikTok star with over a million followers and runs a YouTube channel with her mum reviewing food.
Jeremy Maguire (Joe Pritchett)

The youngest cast member, Maguire has appeared in Disney+âs Turner & Hooch and indie film The Virgin of Highland Park. Heâs still only 14, but his career is just beginning.
Why we keep rewatching
The truth? Modern Family is comfort TV. Itâs the show you can throw on when you need cheering up, background laughs, or a reminder that even the most chaotic families love each other at the end of the day.
With sharp writing, heartfelt storytelling, and iconic characters, it wasnât just a sitcomâit was a reflection of modern life. And until the reunion or movie weâre all hoping for, fans will keep returning to Philâs wisdom, Gloriaâs sass, and Camâs flair for the dramatic.