Modern Family Star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons on Reboot Rumors & Child Stardom
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Why did the 'Modern Family' spin-off starring Cam and Mitch fall through?
The network didn't show interest in the spin-off, and the original show creators were not involved in its development.
How did Aubrey Anderson-Emmons feel about her experience as a child star on 'Modern Family'?
She felt more troubled as she got older due to the show, and she believes kids need normal experiences rather than having their parents choose their paths.
What are Aubrey Anderson-Emmons' current career aspirations?
She is focusing on releasing her solo music and might change her stage name to Frances Anderson. She is also considering auditioning for colleges for musical theater.
How did Aubrey Anderson-Emmons get the role of Lily on 'Modern Family'?
She only had to do three auditions and did a chemistry read with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, which led to her booking the role.
What challenges did Aubrey Anderson-Emmons face after 'Modern Family' ended?
She took a break and faced anxiety from auditioning, especially with self-tapes, as she lacked experience in that format.
What is Aubrey Anderson-Emmons' opinion on child stardom?
She believes kids need normal experiences and should figure out their hobbies and experiences for themselves rather than having parents choose their paths.
How did Aubrey Anderson-Emmons' experience on 'Modern Family' affect her social life?
She found it isolating on set as there were no other kids her age, and she had to be careful about who she trusted as a friend, especially at school.
What are some of Aubrey Anderson-Emmons' favorite foods and hobbies?
She loves sushi, especially spicy tuna and crispy rice, and enjoys crocheting and jigsaw puzzles.
What was the most surreal moment for Aubrey Anderson-Emmons during her time on 'Modern Family'?
Seeing herself on billboards and buses became normal, but she still got excited about certain things, like when she was on a tram at Disney World.
How does Aubrey Anderson-Emmons feel about the possibility of a 'Modern Family' reboot?
She thinks people ask for it more now than they did after the show first ended and believes they should pitch the Cam and Mitch spin-off again.
- Aubrey auditioned for Nickelodeon but didn't feel it was the right fit for her.
- She discusses the isolation she felt on the Modern Family set due to being younger than the other child actors.
- Aubrey's mother read lines to her during auditions, helping her memorize them.
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