Modern Family star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons comes out as bisexual with iconic show throwback for pride month

Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, the actor who charmed millions as Lily Tucker-Pritchett on the hit sitcom 'Modern Family,' has publicly come out as bisexual and she did it in a style that delighted fans of the show. Taking to her Instagram on Monday, Aubrey embraced Pride Month with humor, nostalgia and authenticity, referencing a classic scene from the series to share her truth.
A modern family throwback with a personal twist

In her lighthearted yet meaningful reveal, Aubrey posted a video where she lip-synced a memorable exchange between characters Gloria (Sofía Vergara), Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and her own younger self, Lily. The iconic moment from the show features Gloria exclaiming, “You are Vietnamese,” only for young Lily to retort, “No I’m not, I’m gay, I’m gay!” Mitchell then responds, “Honey, no, you’re not gay. You are just confused!”

Aubrey reenacted this scene with a big smile and playful energy. In her overlay text, she shared: “People keep joking so much about me being gay when I literally am (I’m bi).” She kept the vibe cheeky in the caption too, writing “happy pride month to all and to all a goodnight hehehe.”

Fans celebrate with love and laughter

The response was immediate and joyful. Fans flooded the comments with support and excitement with many noting how perfectly on-brand her announcement was. “Cam and Mitch would be SO proud,” wrote one fan, referencing Lily’s gay dads from the show. Another chimed in, “Coming out with that audio? Legendary!” while others lovingly called her “our bisexual queen.”

From sitcom child star to proud teen voice

Aubrey starred in 'Modern Family' from 2011 until the show’s finale in 2020, portraying Lily, the adopted daughter of Mitchell and Cameron. The series known for its heartfelt humor and progressive representation won 22 Emmys during its run including five consecutive Best Comedy Series awards.


As widely shared across social media, Aubrey’s announcement not only reflects personal growth but also a generational shift where young stars feel empowered to express their identities freely and creatively.

From playing a precocious child with two dads to proudly embracing her bisexuality, Aubrey’s full-circle moment is both powerful and joyful, a true celebration of visibility and self-love.