The Modern Family Cast Made a Pact on Set That Will Make You Go "Aww"
You can't portray a close-knit family without being one.
Throughout its 11-season run, Modern Family has earned the love of audiences around the world. Viewers love the sitcom for its relatable humor, diverse cast, and ability to portray the joys and struggles of modern family life.
Created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, the show tackles universal family issues such as parenting, marriage, and generational differences in clever and original ways through its well-rounded characters, beloved by millions of loyal fans who have continued to binge-watch the series since it ended in 2020.
There is one thing that never fails to resonate with viewers, even after they have watched it a gazillion times. And that is the main theme of the show: the importance of family and the power of love, no matter what form it takes. Of course, it is impossible to create such a powerful vibe on screen without living it behind the camera.
The cast of Modern Family is known as one of the closest groups of friends on television. Over 11 years of working together on the set, they have become a real family. The one you choose, not the one you were born into.
Endless interviews and articles delight fans with heartwarming descriptions of how the stars have always supported each other through tough times. Hell, they even banded together once to boycott some table reads to get a pay raise!
If any viewer ever doubted the true closeness of the Modern Family cast, they need look no further than an off-screen fact that will melt the hearts of even the biggest skeptics.
According to Eternal Lifestyle, the cast agreed never to nominate any of the stars for lead actor or actress awards. Instead, they could only be nominees in the Supporting Actor and Actress categories. In doing so, the stars underscored that everyone in the cast was equally important to the show. How very touching!
And they have certainly been true to their word. No one from Modern Family has ever been nominated for a lead actor or actress award. Instead, the show won numerous awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Casting and Outstanding Ensemble Performance. As for individual awards, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell and Eric Stonestreet each won two Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actress/Actor in a Comedy Series. And Sofía Vergara has become a favorite actress, according to several awards and ratings.