How much did they pay Lily in Modern Family?

Last Modified Apr 8, 2025 06:55 EDT
How much did they pay Lily in Modern Family?
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons as Lily (Source: Facebook)


According to Celebrity Net Worth, it is known that actress Aubrey Anderson-Emmons who plays Lily Tucker-Pritchett in the sitcom Modern Family was earning around $70,000 per episode by the end of the series.


Modern Family is a family comedy sitcom that centers around three interconnected families and their daily activities to balance their work life, family life, and personal life. The story has a total of 11 seasons and has earned its name as one of the most loved family dramas in American television history. The series was created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan and has a total of 250 episodes.


Modern Family has built its foundation around 3 families - the Pritchett family, led by Jay Pritchett, who is married to Gloria, and they have two kids, Manny and Joe; the Dunphy family, which consists of Phil Dunphy and Clarie (Jay’s daughter) and their 3 kids - namely Haley, Alex and Luke; and finally the Tucker-Pritchett family having Mitchel Pritchett (Jay’s son) being married to his partner Cameron Tucker and they have a daughter who goes by the name Lily Tucker-Pritchett.


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How much did they pay Lily in Modern Family?


In Modern Family, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons was introduced as Lily back in 2011 during the 3rd season of the series. The actress took over from the twins Ella & Jaden Hiller who were credited for playing the role for the first 2 seasons. According to the online platform “Celebrity Net Worth” during her initial years as Lily, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons was paid $35,000. Later after negotiating her terms with the production houses in 2018, her earnings were boosted to a total of $70,000 per episode.


Who is Lily Tucker-Pritchett in Modern Family?


Lily Tucker-Pritchett in the American sitcom Modern Family is the adopted daughter of Cameron and Mitchell. The character was introduced in season 1 of the series and is one of the main characters. While as a baby, Lily’s contribution only produced comic relief in the series, as she grew older, she brought in various memorable moments. The character was of Vietnamese heritage and was born on January 7, 2008. Lily is a hilarious, entertaining, and charming character with a sassy personality, and has been seen using the F-word multiple times in front of a congregation solely to make her daddy laugh. She is quick to learn phrases said by others which often puts them in trouble most of the time.


How much did they pay Lily in Modern Family?
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (Source: Facebook)


Who played the role of Lily Tucker-Pritchett?


For seasons one and two, the role of Lily Tucker-Pritchett was played by the twin sisters Ella & Jaden Hiller. After season 2, the Hiller twins’ parents claimed that they weren’t enjoying the production life and hence had decided to leave the show for good. With this, the production department decided to recast the role and brought in Aubrey Anderson-Emmons for the role, who continued as Lily from season 3 to season 11. The character earned huge fame for her role in the series and also went on to become the youngest actress to earn the Screen Actors Guild Award, (at the age of 4) which she won as a part of the show's ensemble cast.


FAQs about Aubrey Anderson-Emmons

A. Aubrey Anderson-Emmons was born on June 6, 2007 in Santa Monica, California, in the United States.

A. Lily’s fathers in the series are Mitchel Pritchett and Cameron Tucker.

A. Lily’s grandfather in the series is known to be Jay Pritchett.

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