Jesse Tyler Ferguson has spoken warmly about his ex modern family His co-star Frances Anderson’s decision to leave acting and pursue a music career, and he made it clear that he couldn’t be prouder of the direction he’s taking.
talking to MY! News At the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7, Ferguson, 50, reflected on how the 19-year-old, who played her on-screen daughter in the long-running sitcom and recently changed her name from Aubrey Anderson-Emmons to mark her new musical chapter, forged her own path.
“I’m very proud of her, she’s really become something real,” he said.
“She actually loves musical theater. That’s what brought us together when you know, even when she was four or five. So the fact that she’s still interested in singing is that I feel like a father to her and I’m very proud of her.”
Ferguson was at the Tonys with her husband Justin Mitka, and although Frances has since stepped away from the screen modern family finished, the connection between the two is clearly not over.
Their shared love of musical theater was present from the beginning of their working relationship, making his move into music seem like a coming full circle moment for Ferguson.
