Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, known for her role as Lily Tucker-Pritchett on the hit TV show “Modern Family,” has come out as bisexual. The 18-year-old actress shared the news through a viral TikTok video, lip-syncing to a memorable scene from the sitcom where her character comes out as gay to her father and grandmother. In the video, Anderson-Emmons added the text: “People keep joking so much about me being gay when I literally am (I’m bi).” She captioned it with: “Hehe happy pride month and to all a good night.”
Fans immediately responded with enthusiasm, quoting lines from the show and expressing their support.
The video garnered over 2 million views and 354,600 likes. The scene is from “The Future Dunphys” episode, where Lily humorously concludes that she is gay because her parents are gay. Anderson-Emmons noted that fans frequently reference the scene in her social media comments.
Following the revelation, Anderson-Emmons teased a new music project.
Aubrey’s coming out journey
She shared a snippet of what appears to be a music video, featuring a slow dance with a woman and a soft ballad playing in the background.
“New music coming soon,” she captioned the clip. Fans quickly showed their support, with comments like “I love your singing voice, Aubrey” and “Wait, I have goosebumps.”
Anderson-Emmons joined “Modern Family” at age four during the show’s third season. She has spoken candidly about the challenges of growing up in the spotlight and dealing with criticism for her acting as a child.
Despite these challenges, Anderson-Emmons found her passion for performance reignited through her high school theater program. Now 18, she’s returning to the entertainment industry with a renewed focus on both acting and music. While Anderson-Emmons has yet to comment further on her new endeavors, fans are eagerly awaiting more updates from the young star.
Her coming out is seen as another step in her journey of self-discovery and authenticity, and the overwhelming support from fans and fellow celebrities highlights the positive shift in societal attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community.
