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Following George Wendt’s passing, fans across the world are reflecting on the legacy of the man who brought Norman Peterson to life on Cheers. For more than a decade, he made audiences laugh as the friendly, beer-loving regular whose name was always greeted with a loud “Norm!” every time he walked into the bar.

With this and his amazing acting chops, his character became one of the most beloved on television across America. This also proved to be quite lucrative for him, earning him steady paychecks and long-term recognition in the industry. So, here’s a look at how much George Wendt made for playing Norman in Cheers.

What was George Wendt’s paycheck for Cheers? George Wendt in a still from Cheers | Credits: NBC

George Wendt became a household name thanks to his Norman Peterson role in Cheers. He appeared on the show from 1982 to 1993, and with his deadpan humor and acting chops,...

Ty Burrell has been a huge reason behind my obsession with Modern Family. The goofy, suburban dad who always tried his best and was inadvertently funny became the main attraction of the show over the years.

What made his progress in the show even more special, though, was learning just how hard he had to fight to get the role of Phil Dunphy when the casting process was underway. Which is ironic, as the show’s creators have admitted that the role was written specifically with Ty Burrell in mind.

Interestingly, though, for an actor I have loved and admired endlessly on screen for so long, there was one crucial piece of information about Burrell’s dedication to Modern Family that I only found out now. That is, he did his own stunt for the sitcom, which could have gone awry at any moment.

Ty Burrell did his own stunt...

Modern Family may have wrapped in April 2020, but the cast still lives rent-free in our heads. From Julie Bowen’s seemingly ageless glow to one actor who’s pulling off the “finest wine” transformation like a pro, the glow-ups (and glow-steady cases) are real.

Over the years, this lovable sitcom family’s had their own aging arc. Whether it’s the Dunphy kids stepping into their adult era or the Pritchetts embracing silver fox status, this then-and-now rewind proves that time has only turned up the style and swagger, and not dulled their charm.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is aging in reverse, and the Modern Family cast isn’t slowing down either Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett in Modern Family | Credits: ABC

Jesse Tyler Ferguson seems to be defying the aging process. In 2024, he surprised us by shaving off his signature red beard, revealing a youthful appearance. Social media was...

When you have a favorite television series, especially one that goes on for so long, you get invested in everything about it. From the story, to the characters, and even the cast. We always like to hear good things about the relationships between co-stars, otherwise sometimes it becomes a bit tainted. And unfortunately, we do end up learning that some actors didn't get along or aren't close anymore. Thankfully when it comes to Modern Family, it looks like all the cast members are still close. And there's two in particular who are besties.

In an interview with People recently, Ariel Winter who played Alex Dunphy shared that she and her TV younger brother Nolan Gould (Luke Dunphy) are "extremely close" and "still best friends," to this day. Aw, this comment just warms our hearts! It definitely put a smile on my face.

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The Big Bang Theory is still one of my favorite comedies around, and it's one of those that I consistently rewatch like Friends or Modern Family. What's great about it is that if you put on a random episode just to have something on, it works. Basically all of the characters had major milestones and character development - except for Raj.

In the "The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive Insider Story of the Epic Hit Series" book by Jessica Radloff, Raj actor Kunal Nayaar talked about his character's ending. As we saw over the course of 12 seasons, Raj eventually overcame his selective mutism, learned how to support himself without his wealthy father's money, and came to terms with self-love at the very end. Here's what the actor said in the book:

"I thought it was very astute that the one person who wanted love so badly realizes maybe he needs to love himself first.

Find out everything we know about the latest series in the “Dexter” franchise here.

Is Dexter dead? That’s the question on every fan’s mind heading into “Dexter: Resurrection,” which is premiering exclusively on the Paramount+ with Showtime streaming plan in 2025. The show continues the story of Dexter Morgan, the serial killer who targets criminals who have managed to escape justice according to a strict internal code. We’ll let you know all the details we have about the show so far, and when you can expect to be able to watch it!

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Modern Family is more than just a sitcom; it’s an emotion for millions around the world. Ever since its pilot episode aired on September 23, 2009, the ABC series has become a beloved household name, thanks to its perfect comic timing, bang-on casting, great storyline, and, of course, Phil Dunphy.

Among all the iconic pairings in the show, the one refreshing to see on screen was the dynamic duo of Jay Pritchett and Gloria Delgado-Pritchett. From their significant age gap to their cultural differences, the couple casually broke stereotypes while remaining one of the most entertaining duos on screen.

Despite the show’s massive success, it feels like the writers missed a golden opportunity to bring a more engaging storyline to Modern Family by giving Gloria and Jay a daughter instead of a son. It’s not just us; the fans feel the same.

Modern Family fans feel Jay and Gloria...

When Modern Family first came out, it not only gifted fans with some of the most hilarious plotlines but also some of the most iconic characters to ever exist. One of these very characters was Manny, played by Rico Rodriguez, who initially started off as an adorable fan-beloved character on the sitcom but then went on to be regarded among fans’ least favorites.

However, while the onscreen character’s personality and the fans’ reaction to it were one thing, the child star claimed at one point during the show’s airing that he feels he has become like his character in real life. This is actually concerning, considering how Manny was actually one of the characters that the show literally ruined for the fans over the years.

Rico Rodriguez claims he has become like Modern Family’s Manny in real life Rico Rodriguez as older Manny. | Credits: Modern Family / ABC.

Modern Family fans have long wondered if the beloved sitcom might someday return, and the teasing reunions and nostalgia glimpses from former cast members have only added more interest to the topic. Now, Sarah Hyland, who played Haley Dunphy for all 11 seasons, weighed in on whether she’d be open to returning.

While she hasn’t ruled out a return, she’s not jumping in without hesitation either. Hyland made it clear that she has one condition that would need to be met before she agrees to join a reboot. It certainly stems from how the show treated her character in its final season.

Sarah Hyland revealed one condition for her return in the Modern Family reboot Sarah Hyland in Modern Family / Credits: ABC

Sarah Hyland, who portrayed Haley in Modern Family, told People at the 2024 Drama Desk Awards that while she’s open to a return, she would need to see a script first.

As a big Modern Family fan, I’ve watched the show more times than I can even remember – and I still laugh just as hard each time. But if the series ever gets a revival on the streaming giant Netflix, there’s one thing I’d love to see: Sofia Vergara’s Gloria finally getting a proper job that actually makes sense for her character.

Don’t get me wrong, I love her feisty Colombian personality and one-liners, but it always felt like the show didn’t really know what to do with her career-wise. Even though the writers did some incredible work when it came to Claire and her closet business. But for Gloria nothing was done!

Gloria as a salon owner? That’s the Modern Family revival I’d watch

One thing that has always stuck with me as a longtime Modern Family fan is just how underused...

Modern Family is a breath of fresh air, and it redefined what sitcoms could be. With its mockumentary-style delivery and diverse cast, the show had so much humor and heart that one simply couldn’t get enough of it.

Among all the colour characters was Mitchell Pritchett, the slightly neurotic but sharp-tongued lawyer, who was the perfect match to his theatrical partner Cameron. Their relationship normalized same-sex relationships on television, and even though they took a daring step, there’s one emotional arc that could have added more to the show.

Mitch and Jay Pritchett in Modern Family: A relationship of distance and longing A still from Modern Family | Credits: 20th Century Fox Television

Jesse Tyler Ferguson did an excellent job of portraying the witty Mitchell Pritchett, aka Mitch, in Modern Family. He is shown as a by-the-book environmental lawyer with a nervous laugh. Mitch is practical, a bit introverted,...

Watch Ryan McCartan perform "For Her" from The Great Gatsby, accompanied by composer Jason Howland. The video was recorded at popular New York City cabaret venue So & So's. Earlier this year, McCartan took over the musical’s title role from Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan, and now leads the cast alongside “Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland as Daisy Buchanan. Watch a video of him performing "Past is Catching Up to Me" here. The Great Gatsby is ‘roaring on’ into its second year at The Broadway Theatre. In addition to Hyland and McCartan, the current principal cast which includes: Michael Maliakel (Aladdin) as Nick, Linedy Genao as Myrtle Wilson, Austin Colby (Frozen Tour) as...

Today, Prime Video announced a major development in the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series. The streamer revealed through Deadline that none other than '90s heartthrob James Van Der Beek has joined the cast in a recurring role. The Dawson's Creek and Apartment 23 star will share the screen with the new Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree), but at this point we don't know in how many episodes he will participate. A release date for Elle is yet to be announced.

Per Deadline, Van Der Beek will play the city’s new mayoral candidate and current school district superintendent, Dean Wilson. Since the new series covers Elle Woods' high school years, this may suggest that Dean Wilson and the young girl will go head-to-head on different occasions. In the movie series, Elle became known for not catering to people in positions of power, so the series might show how the future lawyer developed her backbone.

The cast of Modern Family is memorable for a lot of reasons, from the presence of icons like Sofia Vergara to their impeccable behind-the-scenes chemistry. A beloved addition to this cast was Aubrey Anderson-Emmons’ Lily Tucker-Pritchett, who became part of the sitcom when she was just 4 years old.

Now 17 years old, the actress recently opened up about her experience on the set of the ABC show as a child star. From tackling allegations of being forced to work to criticism of her acting skills, Anderson-Emmons also opened up about her future ventures in the industry.

Aubrey Anderson-Emmons on her Modern Family experience Aubrey Anderson-Emmons in Modern Family | Credit: ABC

Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, known for her role as Lily Tucker-Pritchett on ABC’s Modern Family, became a household name when she starred in the show. From her deadpan line delivery to her sarcasm, her character quickly became a favorite of fans.

However,...

When it comes to the many dramas on television, they all have one thing in common: The women on them are dominating the conversation.

Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), Niecy Nash-Betts (“Grotesquerie”), Kaitlin Olson (“High Potential”), Nicole Brydon Bloom (“Paradise”) and Ellen Pompeo (“Good American Family”) opened up about their careers during the Variety FYC TV Fest’s “Women Who Wow” panel, moderated by Emily Longeretta.

During the discussion, the actors shared which kind of shows they’re watching to relax after a long day of work.

“I love murder, so I turn to true crime to relax. They say that makes me a weirdo, but I don’t care,” said Nash-Betts, who also added that she and her wife are watching “Handmaid’s Tale.” She then shared what other content she watches to ease her mind. “Am I the only one who likes watching myself? Is it me? I...

Aisha Jackson will join the cast of The Great Gatsby as Daisy Buchanan, beginning Monday, June 16. Jackson will star opposite Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby. Sarah Hyland will play her final performance as Daisy Buchanan on Sunday, June 15. Jackson most recently starred opposite Anika Noni Rose in Wonderful Town at New York City Center. Her Broadway credits include The Notebook, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and the Original Broadway Casts of Waitress, Paradise Square, Once Upon A One More Time, and Frozen, where she made history as the first Black woman to play Anna on...

In Prime Video's eight-episode limited series thriller, The Better Sister, Chloe (Jessica Biel) navigates life with her husband Adam (Corey Stoll) and son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan) — until Adam’s murder unravels long-buried family secrets. Meanwhile, Chloe's estranged sister Nicky (Elizabeth Banks) struggles with addiction, further complicating the already fractured family dynamic.

"They are at the top of their game," says series co-showrunner Regina Corrado, praising Biel and Banks for their performances at the heart of this gripping family drama. The series, based on Alafair Burke's novel, explores themes of sisterhood, betrayal, and redemption, all with an unpredictable mix of twists and humor.

"The book is fabulous," says Corrado, who cocreated and showruns the series with Olivia Milch. "Olivia got it first and really responded strongly to the family [drama]. In every family, we all get different versions of our parents, particularly if addiction is in the mix. There are...

The Paper: Here’s What We Know About The Office’s New Spin-Off (Photo Credit – Wikipedia)

Over the years, several sitcoms have been produced, but only a few, including Friends, Modern Family, and The Office, have made an evergreen space for themselves in the hearts of the audience. Be it the dialogues, characters, or iconic scenes, fans continue to crave more of these popular shows. Well, supporters of The Office can now rejoice because the show is getting a new spin-off after it went off air more than a decade ago in 2013. Titled in a similar fashion, The Paper is expanding the universe of the NBC series, and here’s everything we know about it, including the cast and synopsis.

The Paper: Cast Details & Synopsis

First things first, The Paper does not have a definite date, but it will officially premiere in September 2025 on Peacock. As for the star cast,...

A new legal drama series called “All’s Fair” is set to hit Disney+ and Hulu in Spring 2025. Created by Ryan Murphy, the show features an all-female law firm led by Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, and Niecy Nash. The series is about helping women who want to divorce their husbands.

The first trailer for All’s Fair recently leaked online after being posted by Disney Australia. Set to the song “Cell Block Tango” from Chicago, the trailer shows the trio dressed in stylish outfits, taking on cases involving cheating husbands and tricky divorce settlements. One memorable line from the trailer has Judith Light telling Glenn Close,

“You know what a girl’s best friend is… not diamonds, her lawyers!“

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The show features an impressive lineup of stars, including Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash,...

From ‘I Love Lucy’ to ‘Modern Family’ — who are the best TV moms?

It’s Mother’s Day, and to celebrate, Roku has put together a special tribute to TV’s most iconic moms. They’ve ranked the top television mothers across two categories: by decade and overall. From timeless classics like Carol Brady and Clair Huxtable to modern fan favorites, the lists highlight the moms who’ve made us laugh, cry, and maybe even call our own moms a little more often.

These rankings are a nostalgic trip through TV history, reminding us how much on-screen moms have shaped pop culture. Whether it’s Carol Brady keeping the blended Brady Bunch in line, Morticia Addams redefining gothic elegance and unconditional love, or Lucy Ricardo bringing chaotic charm to every episode of “I Love Lucy,” these TV moms left lasting impressions — and plenty of laughs — across generations.

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This bundle will allow you to stream favorites like ‘Modern Family,’ ‘Home Improvement,’ and many more for only $19 per month.

One of the most relaxing ways to watch TV with the family is to stream shows that reflect the issues we all face in everyday life, but with a humorous slant. Family comedy shows can help remind us of the absurdity of life, and that the issues we face aren’t insurmountable, even if they are difficult. Besides, who doesn’t love a good laugh?

We at The Streamable certainly do, and with that in mind, we’ve put together a list of three streaming services that offer excellent family comedy titles that everyone in your household will enjoy. Best yet, this bundle comes in at a price of less than $20 per month!

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When Modern Family premiered in 2009, Mitch and Cam were pioneering network TV’s first prominent gay couple raising a child. At that time, LGBTQ representation was rare, which made their presence felt revolting, a sign of shifting norms. But rewatching the show today, their depiction raises uncomfortable thoughts.

While the series supported LGBTQ+ visibility, it somewhat did so through a lens of subtle homophobia, reducing Mitch and Cam to stereotypes rather than letting them evolve as authentically as the straight couples.

Unlike the rest of the couples, Mitch and Cam’s relationship was frequently reduced to humor rooted in tired tropes rather than authentic character development through most of the seasons.

How were they in a Stereotype Trap? A still of Mitch and Cam from Modern Family.Credits: ABC.

From the series few dynamics can be analysed to understand the Stereotypical setting Mitch and Cam’s relationship is portrayed in.

It's that time of year again that we celebrate the ladies who brought us into this world, raised us and inspired us to be the people we have become. It seems all the more significant during this time in which moms have been spending a lot more time with their kiddos.

It would be interesting to see how some of our favorite tv moms would have handled quarantine, or if some kids would actually be "safer at home" with some of these moms. It's quite likely that if Malcolm and his brothers didn't blow the house up out of sheer boredom, Lois's screaming would have brought the place down. It's doubtful that Marie Barone could have maintained social distancing, and not popped over to criticize Debra's latest meal or endeavor while continuing to spoil Raymond. But then, the June Cleavers, Harriet Nelsons and Margaret Andersons would likely put us...

Since the release of The Office, the documentary-styled sitcom theme has become very popular in the US. That’s what gave birth to shows like Parks and Recreation, Arrested Development, and even Abbott Elementary. But while most shows explained the reason behind their mockumentary format, Modern Family received some side-eyes for never giving a solid reason why cameras were all up in the Dunphys’ business.

Turns out, while The Office spent years explaining the why, how, and awkward silence of the mockumentary style, Modern Family just swooped in and cashed in on the idea. And quite naturally, that did not sit well in Scranton. Sure, both shows became comedy gold, but The Office crew took some offense at Modern Family’s sneaky success.

The Office crew strongly disliked Modern Family’s success

While The Office US is guilty of adapting their show from the original UK version, Greg Daniels at least did it respectfully,...

Before Raegan Revord became a household name portraying the role of Missy in Young Sheldon, the actress had a brief role in another hit sitcom, Modern Family. Revord began their acting journey on the Emmy-winning sitcom after appearing in a number of commercials.

The actress portrayed a small role in the ABC sitcom before embarking on a promising career that eventually led to their breakout role in The Big Bang Theory spin-off.

Raegan Revord made their acting debut with a small role in Modern Family

Raegan Revord began their career in entertainment at a very young age, starting with modeling and commercials before transitioning into acting and eventually landing their breakout role as Missy in Young Sheldon.

Related: “She just wants to be treated equal to Sheldon”: Young Sheldon Fans Will Always Relate to Raegan Revord’s Missy, What the Writers Did to Her Was Unforgivable

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Peacock announced today the series pickup of Ted: The Animated Series (working titled) from Seth MacFarlane, following the success of the record-breaking, live-action #1 Original Streaming Comedy Ted. The animated series picks up after the Ted films.

MacFarlane is set to reprise the voice of the iconic and loveable foul-mouthed teddy bear “Ted,” and will also executive produce all episodes alongside executive producers Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh (Modern Family), who also executive produced the live-action series Ted.

The original film franchise stars returning as series regulars to voice their roles include Mark Wahlberg as “John,” Amanda Seyfried as “Sam,” and Jessica Barth (Ted & Ted 2) as “Tami-Lynn.”

The additional series regulars include Kyle Mooney as “Apollo” and Liz Richman as “Ruth.” The series comes from UCP (a division of Universal Studio Group), Fuzzy Door, and MRC.

Following its January 11, 2024, launch, season one of Ted broke records as Peacock‘s most-watched original...

Seth MacFarlane’s Ted franchise is about to get a lot more colorful: Peacock has ordered an animated version of his live-action comedy series and films.

A specific storyline is not yet revealed, but the series is a sequel that picks up after the Ted films.

MacFarlane will reprise the voice of the foul-mouthed teddy bear Ted and will also executive produce all episodes of Ted: The Animated Series (wt) with executive producers Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh (Modern Family), who also executive produced the live-action series Ted.

Also set to reprise their voiceover roles are Mark Wahlberg as John, Amanda Seyfried as Sam and Jessica Barth as Tami-Lynn. SNL‘s Kyle Mooney is joining the cast to voice Apollo while Liz Richman will play Ruth.

The series comes from UCP (a division of Universal Studio Group), Fuzzy Door and MRC. Other EPs are Erica Huggins, Alana Kleiman, Jason Clark,...

I shouldn’t have to confirm that that I am still watching after a single 22-minute episode of ‘The Office.’

Peacock has become one of the most-watched streaming services in my house as of late, but there’s one “feature” that has become so overwhelmingly annoying that I’ve considered giving up on the streamer altogether. From reruns of “The Office” to “Modern Family” to newer releases like “St. Denis Medical,” there is a ton of content that my family and I love to watch on Peacock, especially considering the price. As we’ve been using the streamer more, we’ve found that its interface is extremely user-friendly; navigating around and accessing the shows is very intuitive, and at first, it was truly a breath of fresh air in what can be a complicated streaming world.

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Being a child star might sound like a dream, but through and through, Hollywood stars like Emma Watson and Millie Bobby Brown have reflected on the heavy price they had to pay for their early stardom. Even the Modern Family actress Ariel Winter, who donned the role of the brainy and lovable Alex Dunphy, opened up about the hardship of growing up in front of millions.

Reflecting on her transformation from an 11-year-old child actor to a teen, and then into a young woman, Ariel Winter mentioned how the world didn’t watch with kindness. Instead of embracing her natural growth and aging, Winter was hit with cruel, body-shaming comments and harsh judgment from so-called fans who couldn’t accept that she wasn’t just her onscreen character.

Modern Family actress Ariel Winter opened up about body-shaming comments Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy in Modern Family | image: ABC

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It's never easy to be a child star. Even if you have a healthy, stable home life, it can be difficult to deal with the highs and lows of fame as a juvenile. That's not counting the work schedules, trying to keep up with schooling, and still trying to be a kid, so it's not always surprising when super successful child stars drop out of the limelight for at least a little while upon reaching adulthood. Young women have to try to reconcile growing up with their fandoms, which can be incredibly difficult, while also trying to pave a career and a way forward for themselves. For "Modern Family" star Ariel Winter, it was all just a little bit too much. 

The actor, who portrayed academic overachiever middle daughter Alex Dunphy on the long-running hit ABC sitcom, seemed to disappear from Hollywood entirely for a while after the end of...

Ariel Winter is getting real about how it was growing up in front of the cameras, starring in Modern Family.

The young star landed the role of Alex Dunphy at just 11 years old, and as she got older, she faced scrutiny over her body with mean comments on social media and in the press.

“That was a major part of my teenage years,” she told People. “It was just everywhere. It was every headline I read about myself, like, grown people writing articles about me saying how I looked terrible or pregnant or like a fat slut. I mean, I was 14. It totally damaged my self-esteem.”

Winter played the daughter of Julie Bowen’s Claire and Ty Burrell’s Phil in the ABC comedy that ran for 11 seasons and ended in 2020. Facing the body shaming on social media was not easy for Winter as comments about her weight gain grew.

Ariel Winter is opening up about the downsides of fame during her time on the iconic ABC sitcom “Modern Family.”

In a conversation with People, Winter said that while playing Alex Dunphy on 11 seasons of the 22-time Emmy-winner, the media brutally critiqued her physical appearance. In the early seasons of the show, Winter was only 14 years old, which made the negative attention all the more difficult to deal with.

“It was every headline I read about myself, like, grown people writing articles about me saying how I looked terrible or pregnant or like a fat slut. I mean, I was 14,” Winter said. “It totally damaged my self-esteem.”

“No matter what I was going through, I was a target,” she added. “It made it very difficult to look at myself in the mirror and go, ‘I love this version of me.'”

After “Modern Family” came to an end in 2020, Winter...

Ariel Winter starred as Alex Dunphy in the smash-hit sitcom Modern Family. But once the show was over, people didn't hear a lot from her... and it turns out there was a good reason why.

Winter has always made it clear she was bullied relentlessly online while the show was going on, and today she spoke about the pain in an interview withPeople magazine. It was so bad, she explained, that she left Los Angeles entirely. “It was just everywhere," she told People. "It was every headline I read about myself, like, grown people writing articles about me saying how I looked terrible or pregnant or like a fat sl*t. I mean, I was 14. It totally damaged my self-esteem.”

As if that wasn't bad enough, Winter has always maintained she suffered abuse from her mother, Chrisoula Workman, while Modern Family was on the air. Workman denies the allegations, but...

Ariel Winter has left Hollywood.

The 27-year-old actress, who starred as Alex Dunphy on Modern Family, spoke out about her decision to leave Los Angeles in a cover story for People.

During the conversation, she opened up about the scrutiny she faced from the media and the public.

“It was just everywhere,” she recalled.

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“It was every headline I read about myself, like, grown people writing articles about me saying how I looked terrible or pregnant or like a fat slut. I mean, I was 14. It totally damaged my self-esteem.”

“I understood what it was like to be hated,” she said.

“No matter what I was going through, I was a target. It made it very difficult to look at myself in the mirror and go, ‘I love this version of me.’”

Ariel also discussed her relationship with her mother, Chrisoula Workman, whom she’s accused of abuse.

It’s been more than five years since Modern Family ended in 2020, and Ariel Winter, who played Alex Dunphy on all 11 seasons of the show, has mostly retreated from the spotlight. The actress moved from Los Angeles to Nashville with her boyfriend, Luke Benward, in 2022, and spoke to People in a rare interview about what she’s up to now. “I didn’t leave the industry,” she confirmed. Winter has had a few voice roles since Modern Family and has also started getting into producing, in addition to acting. In fact, she’s the producer on a film she’s starring in this year called Don’t Log Off. For the most part, she and Benward live a quiet life with their six dogs. She has taken up cooking as a hobby and passion and said she’s currently developing a cooking show. Winter also works with the organization Sosa (Safe...

“Abbott Elementary” and “Ghosts” are two of the greatest comedies on TV, period. Yes, I know they’re broadcast shows — but that’s my point. Until recently, that was considered a knock when it came to awards and critical acclaim. Not in 2025.

Everyone loves a story about the rise of the underdog, and broadcast is definitely experiencing one. After too many years of being the place where you sold your lesser (but extremely profitable!) work, broadcast has been lauded as once again a cool place to produce.

It started, of course, with the “Netflix effect.” What have people been bingeing at the streamers? Why, broadcast series like “The Office,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “NCIS” — the kinds of shows with deep libraries because they came from broadcast’s 22- or 24-episode seasons.

Remember the good ol’ days, when the TV season lasted from September to May, 100 episodes (after around four years!) brought...

Ed O’Neill charmed fans as Jay Pritchett on Modern Family for 11 long years. While Sofia Vergara’s Gloria is widely considered to be the face of the sitcom, O’Neill’s Jay Pritchett is considered to be the soul of the series. As such, it is no wonder that he worked so hard to bring his best work forward for the show.

Well, it checks out since O’Neill has admitted himself that he was so impressed by the script that he even changed his initial decision not to do a sitcom again after Married…With Children.

However, his anxieties about the show reared anew soon after that. The reason behind that was that during his first table read with the rest of the cast members, he realized that he might have been wrong about the show after all.

Ed O’Neill was convinced that Modern Family would never be made...

Eric Stonestreet is opening up about his health.

In a new interview, the 53-year-old Emmy-winning actor revealed that he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2009 around the same time he was cast as Cam Tucker in Modern Family.

“I was just trying to maintain as healthy a lifestyle as I could without doing a tremendous amount about it,” Eric shared with People. “It was like this crazy happy moment cut with this diagnosis that I truthfully didn’t take very seriously.”

Keep reading to find out more…“I had a doctor that sent me on my way with a couple pills and said, ‘Take care,’” Eric recalled. “No inspiring moment of ‘You need to seize the day and change this,’ which I guess technically isn’t their responsibility, but I just didn’t do anything about it.”

Eric admitted that he was so ashamed by his diagnosis that he kept...

Exclusive: Micaela Wittman, the multi-hyphenate behind indies like Clairevoyant and Remy & Arletta, has signed with Brillstein Entertainment Partners for representation.

Wittman was recently announced to be starring alongside Julia Fox and Ashley Moore in Millicent Hailes’s queer romance, Perfect. In the film, Wittman will portray a town local who helps Moore’s character navigate the obstacles that arise during her fractured romantic experience with Fox’s character. Other cast members include Kate Moennig, Creed Bratton, and Lio Mehiel.

In addition to Perfect, Wittman was recently announced to lead Arthur de Larroche’s new ensemble drama We’re Already There opposite Truman Hanks, Jon Bass, Jonah Feingold, Elsie Hewitt, Marc Rebillet, and more. Besides starring, she wrote and produced the pic under her Manic production banner.

Wittman made her feature directorial debut with Clairevoyant, a well-reviewed mockumentary in which she stars as Claire, a spoiled 21-year-old aspiring guru who seeks...

Joshua Jacksonhas become one of our biggest stars. His new show, Doctor Odyssey, is making waves, but he started his career on a beloved teen drama. Jackson became a fan favorite on Dawson's Creek as Pacey Witter, a sarcastic teenager who would rather make a joke than apply himself in school. He had a rough home life, was called a "loser" by his own parents, but still found love with Joey Potter (Katie Holmes). Throughout the years, fans have loved Joey and Pacey's relationship, and now Jackson is updating people on where the cast of Dawson's Creek all stand with each other.

Jackson, who dated Holmes in real life, shared in a new interview that the cast all came together recently for James Van Der Beek.But Jackson told the Dinner's on Me podcast, hosted by Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson, that even if the cast doesn't always call each other,...

Walter Salles’ political drama “I’m Still Here” swept top honors at the 12th edition of the Premios Platino, Ibero-America’s most prominent awards event.

The Brazilian drama, winner of the Best International Feature Film Oscar this year, took home prizes for Best Iberoamerican Feature, Director for Salles and Actress for its Oscar-nominated lead, Fernanda Torres, at the glittering event held in Madrid.

On the television side, Netflix’s ambitious Colombian series “100 Years of Solitude” beat out another equally large-scale Netflix series, Brazil’s “Senna,” as well as O2 Filmes’ “City of God: The Fight Rages On” and Endemol Shine Boomdog-hbo Max’s lush “Like Water for Chocolate.”

“100 Years of Solitude” director Alex Garcia Lopez thanked Netflix VP of Content Paco Ramos and the company “for having the vision, the guts, the crazy idea of buying the rights to this book and giving all of us the opportunity to...

Award shows don’t always get it right, and sometimes, they miss big. Just ask Courteney Cox. While Friends turned its entire cast into global superstars, Cox remained the only main star who was never even nominated for an Emmy. Despite anchoring some of the show’s most iconic moments, her portrayal of Monica Geller was consistently overlooked while her co-stars racked up accolades.

It’s a frustrating pattern that TV fans know all too well. In ensemble comedies, there’s always that one actor who gives everything, shapes the show’s heart, and still doesn’t get their due. A legendary character from Modern Family found himself in the same bittersweet situation.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson: the unsung hero of ‘Modern Family’

While Ty Burrell and Eric Stonestreet received widespread recognition for their roles, Jesse Tyler Ferguson quietly became one of Modern Family’s most reliable sources of humor.

Making a splash in the world of sitcoms isn’t the easiest thing to do, and not everyone can pull off the level of comedic elements that are required to make a sitcom successful. But brainbox producer cum writer Mike Schur, for one, impeccably proved he had what it took to make an affluent comedy series by curating an unforgettable masterpiece like Parks & Recreation.

Not only did he bring about a series that worked perfectly fine with its plots, but it was also one that had some of the best and most loved characters ever, portrayed by all the right actors. So, when it came to the casting choices, showrunner Schur even ostensibly made NBC hire an actor along with one other, both of whom made the series infinitely better.

Mike Schur made NBC hire Adam Scott, too, when offered Rob Lowe Mike Schur. | Credits: The 92nd Street Y,...

Modern Family fans aren’t gonna like this! But the show that earned our love and appreciation is alleged to have gotten away with homophobic content. Yes, the same show that was groundbreaking in portraying a same sex couple as its central characters.

Well, it isn’t just the subtle homophobia that was pointed out by a fan. They also alleged that the sitcom had some racist and misogynistic content. Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd’s ABC sitcom followed the lives of the diverse Pritchett family.

Jay Pritchett, the patriarch of the family, is married to his second wife, Gloria, a Latina woman. Claire, his daughter, is married to the lovable and goofy Phil Dunphy. And Mitchell, Jay’s son, is gay and married to Cam. While Mitchell and Cam’s relationship gets a lot of praise, the fan noted the amount of homophobic content made at their expense.

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Not every sitcom character is built for the spotlight, and no one knew that better than Parks and Recs creator Mike Schur. While fans once dreamed of a spinoff starring Jean-Ralphio and Mona Lisa Saperstein, the hilariously unhinged siblings, Schur wisely shut the idea down before it could derail the show’s legacy.

Apart from Parks and Recs, another popular sitcom, Modern Family, also got the idea of the character-driven spin-off. While both had devoted fan bases and enthusiastic cast members, neither project made it to air. Now, years later, we know why those ideas were ultimately shelved.

Michael Schur reveals why the Saperstein spinoff from Parks and Recreation never happened Ben Schwartz and Jenny Slate in Parks and Rec | Credit: NBC

The idea of a Saperstein spinoff, which would have starred Ben Schwartz and Jenny Slate as the absurdly rich and morally bankrupt siblings, was floated by fans and...

It’s time we — and three hundred thirty-five million other people — admitted that we are in a toxic relationship with Stranger Things. Every time we think the show will commit, it ghosts us.

Seriously, there’s “playing hard to get” with a season, and then there’s just straight-up torturing fans simply because Netflix can.

Coming in as the most frustratingly anticipated season of the series, Stranger Things Season 5 has taken three years to premiere. Three. Freaking. Years.

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The audacity is astounding — it truly is. And we’ve been putting up with this for years. In case anyone has forgotten, Stranger Things Season 1 aired in 2016, almost a decade ago.

So, why should we even care about the final season of Stranger Things when the Earth has rotated around the Sun three times since the last season premiere?

In The Beginning, Everything Was Great with Stranger Things, and...

Nancy Cartwright, who has been the voice behind Bart Simpson for over 34 years, is set to launch a podcast about The Simpsons. Simpsons Declassified With Nancy Cartwright promises to dive deep into the making of the longest-running animated series in TV history. Sofy Kurtz, a producing partner at CRE84U, will join Carwright as the co-host. Launched in partnership with Audacy, each episode will feature Cartwright and Kurtz taking the listeners through the show’s accurate predictions and conspiracy theories.

The co-hosts will be joined by guest stars, writers, directors, and other celebrities to talk about their favorite fan theories and hot takes on The Simpsons. While speaking to Variety, Cartwright referred to the podcast as a“four-year labor of love for the fans.” Gil Rodriguez, who will serve as a showrunner and executive producer for Simpsons Declassified, expressed her excitement over working with the veteran voice actor and bringing...

The dark and complex season 2 of "The Last of Us" is upon us, and with it, the events of Naughty Dog's sequel video game "The Last of Us Part II" begin to unfold in glorious (and gory) live-action. The hit HBO show's sophomore season is set to introduce a number of new characters, many of whom accompany Abby Anderson (Kaitlyn Dever) on a very special mission -- one that fans of the video game are no doubt already awaiting. 

One of the key players in Abby's team is Mel, a former Firefly and a capable medic. Mel's medical knowledge plays an important role in the game's events, and the way she combines her caring nature with a surprising capacity for violence makes her one of the most memorable members of Abby's squad. 

In the video game, Mel is voiced by "Mythic Quest" star Ashly Burch. However, she doesn't reprise the role in the show.

Self-driving and a needle in a (literal) haystack challenge? In the same leg? Brutal.

Wednesday’s episode of The Amazing Race tested the teams’ patience like never before, delivering a gripping hour which included the season’s second double U-Turn and yet another surprising finish.

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And car issues, they were aplenty! At one point, Erika and Melinda drove a...

Michael C. Hall is back and more brutal than ever in the official first set of images for Dexter: Resurrection. It’s been a few years since we’ve seen the actor in the role that won him a Golden Globe Award and even longer since fans were happy with where the plot was going. Hopefully, the sequel series will follow in the successful steps of the recently released prequel series, Dexter: Original Sin, and give longtime viewers what they’ve been waiting for. Blending a lineup of new and old faces alike, the debut photos showcase the characters the titular vigilante serial killer will cross paths with when the show arrives later this year.

Today’s sneak peek of the Paramount+ with Showtime series gives us a solid look behind the curtain of the production that picked up cameras back in January. With open arms, we’re thrilled to...