Aubrey Anderson-Emmons Comes Out as Bisexual in Candid Social Media Reveal
Look, I don’t *want* to be the one to point it out, but this ‘big news’ probably has you scrolling your feed anyway. Modern Family’s pint-sized Lily Dunphy—now 18-year-old actress Aubrey Anderson-Emmons—just publicly declared she’s bisexual, and yes, everyone’s already weighing in. According to her Instagram story (via People magazine) and corroborated by the New York Post, Aubrey wrote that she’s been “living openly” with this truth in private for some time, but decided Pride Month was the right moment to share openly. Cue the obligatory Hollywood applause.
Aubrey first charmed viewers at age 4 when she landed the role of Lily alongside stars like Sofia Vergara and Julie Bowen. Fast-forward a decade and change, and she’s trading on-screen diapers for advocacy posts. In her statement—reposted by Variety—she noted how grateful she is for a family (on- and off-camera) that “never skipped a beat” once she came out to them. Fans pointed to heartfelt responses from former Modern Family costars: Sofia’s Instagram heart and Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s “proud of you” tweet are already internet fixtures. As if we needed proof that this cast can deliver actual warmth without a script.
Let’s be real: coming out as bisexual in 2024 is hardly headline-shock, but given Aubrey’s platform, this moment still matters. She represents a new wave of Gen Z performers who refuse to stay in a neat box. Backing that up, human rights group GLAAD praised her decision in a statement to People, calling it “a necessary step for young queer voices.” Meanwhile, Variety reminds us that representation on primetime TV can shape real lives—especially for fans who saw themselves in self-assured Lily.
Of course, the media blitz spun up interviews with LGBTQ+ outlets eager for more details: how did Aubrey’s parents—real-life immigration activists Amy and Kent Anderson-Emmons—handle the news? Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter they were “fully supportive” from day one, a fact Aubrey highlighted in her post. She also teased upcoming charity collaborations and hinted at writing a personal essay for Teen Vogue. Talent agencies are probably rubbing their hands right now.
So what’s next for our newly minted bisexual star? Expect more candid chats, activism posts, and possibly a pivot toward more mature roles that lean into her identity and talent. If we’re lucky, this won’t just be another social-media moment that fizzles. Did anyone really expect this to blow up differently? No? Thought so. And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People magazine, New York Post, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, GLAAD official statement
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