Who is Lily in Modern Family?

Lily Tucker-Pritchett, played by Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, is Cam and Mitchell's adopted Vietnamese daughter in Modern Family.

Modern Family is a super hit American show made by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan. The show ran for 11 successful seasons on the ABC network. The story follows the lives of 3 families living in California - the Pritchetts, Dunphys, and Tuckers - who are connected through Jay Pritchett, the father of Claire Dunphy and Mitchell Pritchett. The show highlights the daily lives and dynamics of a modern and unusual family in a mockumentary format. Over the 11 seasons, the dynamics of the characters change which adds chaotic and funny moments in the show. Fans got to see the journey of characters like Luke, Manny, Alex, and Lily over the seasons as they grew up in front of the camera.

Lily, played by Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, is one of the protagonists of Modern Family. The show highlights her character's journey from being an infant to a young teenager.

Who is Lily in Modern Family?

Lily Tucker-Pritchett was introduced in the 1st episode of Modern Family. She is the adopted Vietnamese daughter of Mitchell Pritchett and Cameron Tucker. The adoption of Lily changed the dynamics of the Pritchett-Tucker household. She had a different personality from both her fathers, as she is neither as dramatic nor as expressive as they are. Their relationship added humor to the show. Lily is shown as a witty and sarcastic child. Her upfront behavior makes her seem serious to others.

She shares a playful sibling-like relationship with her cousins Haley, Alex, and Luke Dunphy, and also Manny, often exchanging witty and sarcastic remarks with them. Her relationship with her grandfather is sweet, highlighting the generational gap between them. Jay’s wife Gloria is caring towards her and treats her like a daughter.

In the 9th season, when Lily became a teenager, she changed a lot. She no longer wanted to do everything with her dads like dressing up and taking photos with Cam. She no longer likes the same artists, such as Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, as her dads do. There are a few moments in the show when Lily shows her rebellious side, as she finds it difficult to talk about her girl problems with her dads. To understand Lily’s side, Cam and Mitch take Alex’s help.

In the final season, Lily becomes a strong and independent teenager who does her things on her own. She started doing things like any teenager in high school like going on dates. She is a responsible teenager who talks to her dads and makes wise decisions. Over the seasons, she learned from her mistakes and became a responsible young adult.

Who played Lily Tucker-Pritchett in Modern Family?

Aubrey Anderson-Emmons played Lily Tucker-Pritchett in Modern Family. She is an American actress born on June 6, 2007 in California. Her mother Amy Anderson is a Korean-American stand-up comedian. She is best known for her role as Lily in Modern Family, for which she received praise from the critics and audience. She quickly became a fan favorite. In 2012, at just 4 years old, she became the youngest person to win a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the cast of Modern Family. She was the youngest Asian American actor to walk the red carpet of the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012 and 2013.

Apart from Modern Family, she made 2 guest appearances on television - on Bill Nye Saves the World (2017) and Paradise Run (2018). She has a YouTube channel called FoodMania Review which she runs with her mother where they review different kinds of food. They have 42.4K subscribers with more than 50 million views.

Other than acting, she has an interest in music and songwriting and often posts music-related content on her Instagram. She is a part of a multi-genre band called October The Band. She is active on social media, often posting about her life and career, and has 1.4 million followers on Instagram.