It’s hard to believe that Modern Family has already been around for so long years. It feels like just yesterday I was sitting down in my living room, with my very own modern family to watch the pilot episode.
But alas, all good things must come to an end. As we all know, the show wrapped up in April 2020. In honor of our beloved FAMILY, let’s take a little trip down memory lane, and see how the last 10 years has treated the cast!
The sitcom mockumentary that we all know and love, first aired back in September of 2009, and has been near and dear to us ever since.
I see so much of my own family in this hilariously heartfelt sitcom!
Here’s a group shot of everyone in season one. I’m not crying, you’re crying!
I’m not going to lie, looking at this photo is making me feel really old. Older than I should feel.
They made some major progress in the looks department over the years.
But just when we thought they all couldn’t get any more fabulous, they did.
They all seem to just keep getting better and better.
Here’s what they all look like now.
The glow up is real . They all look amazing.
This is what happens when you make a ton of money on an incredibly successful sitcom.
This is what Alex Dunphy, played by Ariel Winter, used to look like in season one.
Ariel has always been adorable. But she definitely nailed the awkward, geeky look and persona.
I had no idea she would turn out to be such a heartthrob.
This is what she looks like now.
I’m just gonna come right out and say it: Ariel Winter is hot, and honestly, I didn’t expect her to turn out this way.
Her character on Modern Family was just so believable. Who knew she would turn out to be this much of a glamour queen?
This is what Haley Dunphy, played by Sarah Hyland, used to look like in season one.
I always thought Sarah Hyland was beautiful, even when she was going through her early teen years, which are usually no one’s best.
She still slayed.
And here’s what Haley looks like now.
I’m going to need a few minutes to scrape my jaw off the floor.
Sarah Hyland’s 10-year-challenge is one for the books. I’m seriously impressed.
This one is probably the most drastic glow up of the series. Here’s Luke Dunphy, played by Nolan Gould, in season one.
Prepare to be seriously shocked.
This is what he looks like now.
You’re welcome.
He went from adorably chubby, to hunky in, what felt like, the blink of an eye.
Is anyone else getting Shawn Mendes vibes right now?
Lily Tucker-Pritchett, played by Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, didn’t join the cast until season three, when she replaced the twin babies that originally played her character as an infant, Jaden and Ella Hiller.
But this is what she looked like when she officially joined the cast, three seasons in.
And here’s what she looks like now.
She was the cutest kid ever, and she’s still just as adorable now that she’s grown up a bit.
I’m sure this will only be the tip of the iceberg of her acting career.
Here’s what Manny Delgado, played by Rico Rodriguez, looked like in season one.
I still remember the days when Rico was in Disney’s Corey In The House .
But he eventually moved on, and got his big break in Modern Family .
Here’s what Manny looks like now.
He looks almost the exact same as he always has. It’s actually kind of amazing. He’s going to age very gracefully.
Here’s what Gloria Delgado, played by Sofia Vergara looked like in season one.
I’m sure you can all already guess how this 10-year-challenge turned out.
Spoiler alert: she’s still one of the most beautiful women on the planet.
And here’s Sofia Vergara, not aging a day in the last 10 years.
If it’s even possible, she looks younger . I know its arguable, but come on, look at her skin. She’s literally gleaming.
She has some of the greatest genes I’ve ever witnessed.
Here’s what Phil Dunphy, played by Ty Burrell, looked like in season one.
Phil Dunphey has to be one of the best TV dad’s of all time. I group him in with Sandy from The O.C , and Phil Banks from The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air .
Here’s what Phil looks like now.
The main reason I’m sad that Modern Family is over is because I won’t get to see any more of Phil’s hilarious dad moments.
THANK GOSH FOR NETFLIX!
Here’s Claire Dunphey, played by Julie Bowen, in season one.
Claire and Phil were marriage goals . I loved them.
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I classify her as being one of the best TV mom’s of all time, hands down. I group her in with Tami Taylor from Friday Night Lights and Kitty Forman from That 70’s Show .
Here’s what she looks like now. Beautiful as ever.
Her and Sophia Veragara need to share their skin and hair care tips with me, because this is how I need to age.
Here’s Cam Tucker, played by Eric Stonestreet, in season one.
Cam and Mitchell were two of my favorite characters on the show. They made the cutest couple, and they were both hilarious.
Now let’s flash forward a decade.
Here’s what he looks like now.
He’s another one that looks like they’ve barely aged in the last 10 years.
It’s hard to believe all the kids are so grown up now.
I’m guessing this has been a really emotional and nostalgic time for all of you die-hard Modern Family fans, and I don’t blame you.
But to us, they’ll always be this.
When anyone mentions Ariel Winter, this is what I automatically picture. No matter how old and beautiful they’ve all grown up to be, they’ll always be the kids from Modern Family to me.
