Growing up in the spotlight is not easy, especially when your entire childhood is spent in the public eye and is broadcast to millions of people. Modern Family’s little star, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, stole our hearts in the show with her sassy and sharp-witted attitude as Lily.
So, Anderson-Emmons’ journey to adulthood has been quite different than people her age. Apart from the flattery, she has also experienced the “creepy” side of fame. Let’s delve into the lessons she learned and how she carved her own path in the entertainment industry.
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons reflects on the time when a fan crossed the line
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons was just a toddler when she joined the cast of Modern Family. Fans of the sitcom have watched her grow up on screen for several years, and even though the experience has been largely positive for the actress, she spoke about the awkward aspect of it in an interview with Grumpy Magazine.
It’s definitely a lot of fun but it’s also a lot of work because it is a job. It’s kind of cool knowing that people have watched me grow up on TV.
But it can also be a little creepy because total strangers sometimes come up and say things like, ‘I’ve been watching you since you were a baby’ and they think they know you and want to hug you. That can be a little weird.
The young actress highlighted the double-edged sword of fame. While she does appreciate the support from fans, some of them can bring a sense of overfamiliarity that could be unsettling to deal with. Anderson-Emmons’ experiences suggest that there is a fine line between admiration and intrusion, and crossing it can make the artists uncomfortable.
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons on playing Modern Family’s Lily Tucker-Pritchett
Despite these run-ins, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons has been gracious and acknowledged Modern Family‘s global reach, saying,” I think it’s really cool that I’m part of a show that makes so many people laugh and brings so many people happiness.”
Playing Lily Tucker-Pritchett for over a decade wasn’t just a job for her but a masterclass in acting and personal growth because she was always surrounded by the industry’s finest talent. Moreover, one of the most rewarding aspects of playing the character was the difference in their temperament, as Lily was always sassy from the beginning, but Anderson-Emmons herself was nothing like that.
Her life on set was full of fun and games, but it was difficult to balance regular school with studio school. Thankfully, she had the support of her teachers, and that helped her meet the demands of her dual life. With some encouragement from her mom, a former stand-up comedian, the young actress was unstoppable!
You can watch Modern Family on Hulu.
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