DeepSummary
Jesse Tyler Ferguson interviews his former Modern Family co-star Aubrey Anderson Emmons, who played his on-screen daughter Lily. They reminisce about Aubrey's time on the show, which she started at age 4, and how she balanced work with schooling on set. Aubrey shares candid memories like forgetting lines at her first table read, feeling overwhelmed by fame during the show's Australia trip, and having to reshoot stunts like running into a wall.
They discuss Aubrey's recent return to acting, including her performances in school plays that Jesse attended. Aubrey expresses uncertainty about pursuing college for acting and opens up about dealing with rejection in the industry. Jesse reassures her based on his own experiences auditioning and not getting roles.
Jesse and Aubrey bond over their shared love of musical theater. Aubrey talks about joining a band in high school after thinking she couldn't sing, and they speculate about possibly doing a Modern Family revival someday with the original cast.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Aubrey Anderson Emmons began acting on Modern Family at age 4, balancing work with on-set schooling.
- She didn't fully grasp the show's massive popularity and her own fame until an overwhelming fan experience in Australia.
- Aubrey faced challenges like forgetting lines, reshooting stunts, and feeling overwhelmed by fame at a young age.
- After taking a break following the show's end, Aubrey has rediscovered her love for acting and singing/music.
- Jesse and Aubrey bonded over their shared passion for musical theater and navigate the competitive acting industry.
- They are open to potentially reviving Modern Family with the original cast in the future.
- Child actors like Aubrey had unique experiences balancing work, school, and personal lives from a very young age.
- The entertainment industry can be stressful and filled with rejection, even for established actors.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “That trip kind of made me realize, like, how significant our show was at the time. And, like, oh, my gosh, this is, like, kind of a big deal that I'm on this tv show. Cause you don't realize that when you're kidding, right?“ by Speaker B (Aubrey Anderson Emmons)
- “I just remember being really, really stressed out and just being like, dude, I can't believe I'm on the end. And also, when you're that young, you do not know celebrities names.“ by Speaker B (Aubrey Anderson Emmons)
- “I mean, I auditioned, if you could believe it or not, for Olaf in frozen.“ by Speaker A (Jesse Tyler Ferguson)
- “Once I hit, like, eight, I, like, would never sing, but I have a really great music program in my school. So then I just started to sing again, and I started taking lessons and learning guitar better.“ by Speaker B (Aubrey Anderson Emmons)
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Episode Information
Dinner's on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Sony Music Entertainment
6/18/24
"Modern Family" star Aubrey Anderson Emmons joins the show. Over gnocchi and fried squash blossoms, Aubrey tells me what it was like growing up on the set of "Modern Family," favorite memories from filming together, and how she's rediscovered her love for acting. This episode was recorded at Casalena in Woodland Hills, CA.
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