Ariel Winter and Nolan Gould, who spent eleven seasons together as siblings Alex and Luke Dunphy on ABC's "Modern Family," have reunited off-camera as roommates in Los Angeles. Winter confirmed the living arrangement to People magazine, describing the setup as "like our own little reboot" of the beloved sitcom that concluded in 2020.
The arrangement marks an unexpected continuation of the professional partnership that made both actors household names. Winter, now 27, and Gould, 26, developed genuine chemistry during their time on the show, which became one of television's most successful comedies. That chemistry apparently extended to real life, making cohabitation a natural fit.
For Winter, the move reflects her increasing commitment to Los Angeles work. She explained to People that she now spends substantially more time in the city than she used to, making the shared rental a practical choice. Gould, who has continued acting since the show's end, similarly maintains a presence in the industry.
"Modern Family" ran from 2009 to 2020 and became a cultural phenomenon, winning the Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy five consecutive years. The show's ensemble cast, which included Ed O'Neill, Sofia Vergara, Julie Bowen, and others, created lasting bonds that clearly persisted beyond the finale. Winter and Gould's roommate situation represents one of the more tangible demonstrations of those enduring relationships.
The living arrangement underscores how deeply intertwined cast members became during the show's lengthy run. Rather than drifting apart post-series, Winter and Gould maintained their connection and found practical reasons to formalize it. Their tongue-in-cheek reference to a "reboot" suggests they approach the arrangement with humor and nostalgia for their shared professional history, transforming a simple housing situation into something with genuine meaning for both actors.