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Modern Family actor on why he ‘left Hollywood

Modern Family actor on why he ‘left Hollywood

Independent8 hours ago
Ty Burrell, who starred as Phil Dunphy in the hit sitcom Modern Family, relocated from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City, Utah, with his family after the show concluded in 2020.
Burrell described the move as "spectacular" and a "great place to raise the kids," despite initially finding the outdoorsy lifestyle an adjustment.
Ariel Winter, who played Burrell's on-screen daughter, also decided to leave Los Angeles after the series wrapped in April 2020.
Winter's decision stemmed from severe childhood trauma, including negative press about her appearance from a young age and a difficult relationship with her mother.
She clarified that she has not left the acting industry but moved from Los Angeles as the city held "not-great memories" for her.
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