Internet rejoices as 'Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julie Bowen and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons reunite

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a heartwarming display of lasting bonds, the stars of the iconic sitcom 'Modern Family' came together for a joyous reunion, but this time, it wasn't for a reboot or a revival.

Instead, former on-screen siblings Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Julie Bowen rallied to support their former co-star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, who played Ferguson's beloved daughter Lily on the show, at her high school's theatrical production, as per Us Weekly.

The unexpected gathering of the three actors sent waves of nostalgia and delight rippling through the internet, reminding fans of the enduring impact of the beloved series and the familial connections that extended far beyond the screen.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Julie Bowen reunite to support Aubrey Anderson-Emmons in school play

Ferguson, 48, took to Instagram to share an adorable snapshot of the smiling trio backstage, as Bowen, 54, proudly held up the playbill. In a heartwarming caption, the actor nodded to their characters' familial ties, writing, "Took my sis to see the kiddo in her school musical, The Theory of Relativity. So proud of you @aubreyandersonemmons!"

The 'Modern Family' alum encouraged his followers to catch the performance, adding, "If you are near @viphstheatre go check it out this weekend." Anderson-Emmons, 16, echoed the sentiment by sharing her own photo of the reunion on Instagram, accompanied by a heartwarming caption: "Faves came to watch my school play<33."

Anderson-Emmons portrayed Lily Tucker-Pritchett, the adopted daughter of Mitchell Pritchett (Ferguson) and Cameron Tucker (Eric Stonestreet), on the hit ABC sitcom. Bowen played Claire Dunphy, Lily's aunt and Mitchell's sister.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson has consistently shown support for Aubrey Anderson-Emmons

The heartwarming reunion served as a testament to the lasting bond forged between the co-stars during their 11-season run on 'Modern Family.' Ferguson has consistently shown his support for Anderson-Emmons, who took over the role of Lily in season 3, since the show's conclusion in 2020.

Last November, Ferguson showed his support once again by attending another one of Anderson-Emmons' school productions, 'The Burn,' and shared a photo of their reunion on Instagram, praising her performance.

In February, Anderson-Emmons candidly discussed the possibility of reprising her role as Lily in a potential 'Modern Family' spinoff.

While she acknowledged that the original series had "a good ending," she expressed a willingness to participate in a spinoff, contingent on the involvement of both her on-screen fathers, Mitchell (played by Ferguson) and Cameron (portrayed by Stonestreet).

Internet erupts with joy upon learning of the mini-reunion

The internet erupted with joy upon learning of the mini-reunion, with fans taking to social media to express their delight.

One Instagram user expressed, "It’s awesome to see that even after the show has ended, you all consider yourselves still family." Another chimed in with enthusiasm, stating, "I love this adorable family!"

A third user added to the chorus of delight, writing, "Love to see the fam back together again." Reflecting on the enduring camaraderie, another commenter remarked, "This makes my heart so happy! Love that y’all still support one another well after the show has ended. Truly the modern family."

In the midst of the positive outpouring, a fifth user shared their sentiment, saying, "I’ve been rewatching and nothing makes me happier to know how much y’all really love each other." Echoing the sentiment, a sixth user exclaimed, "THE. BEST. FAMILY. EVER."

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