Talk about a Pride Month mic drop. Modern Family’s Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, best known as Lily Tucker-Pritchett, just came out as bisexual—and she did it with the kind of flair only a sitcom star could deliver.
The 18-year-old actress took to Instagram with a wink and a callback, lipsyncing one of her character’s most memorable lines from the show: “No, I’m not, I’m gay, I’m gay.” But this time, the line had a very real-life twist. Underneath the cheeky video, she clarified for the folks in the back: “People keep joking so much abt me being gay when I literally am (I’m bi).” And with that, the internet collectively lost its mind.
“Happy Pride month to all and to all a goodnight hehehe,” she added in the caption, signing off like the Gen Z queen she is. Fans immediately flooded her post with love and support, praising the moment as nothing short of legendary. “Cam and Mitch would be so proud,” one follower wrote, referring to her beloved on-screen dads. Another chimed in, “Coming out to this audio is truly iconic.”
And iconic it is. Anderson-Emmons, who joined Modern Family in season 3 and remained until the Emmy-winning show’s finale in 2020, has grown up alongside one of television’s most trailblazing queer storylines. Her character, Lily, was raised by Mitch and Cam—two openly gay dads portrayed with warmth, humor, and groundbreaking visibility. So it’s no wonder that her own journey would intersect so fabulously with the legacy of her TV family.
But this moment is more than just a viral post. It’s a reminder of how far we’ve come—and how representation matters. For bisexual teens, for queer Asian Americans, for young people who grew up watching Modern Family and saw themselves in Lily’s dry wit and side-eye—it’s a full-circle celebration.
In a world where celebrities often play it safe, Aubrey’s coming out feels fresh, authentic, and deeply personal. It also puts a vibrant spotlight on bisexual visibility—something the community still fights for in both media and daily life. When a star like Aubrey says “I’m bi” in a way that’s proud and playful, it opens doors for others to do the same.
Whether you watched her grow up on screen or are just meeting her now, one thing is clear: Lily’s not just part of a modern family. She’s part of a bold, beautiful queer future.