Even though "Modern Family" wrapped five years ago, Ty Burrell says his connection to the cast is far from over.

with Julie Bowen portraying the role of Claire Dunphy on the sitcom. "YOURE TELLING ME HE REALLY HAS A CHILD NAMED CLAIRE?!!!!!' a fan wrote. "JAY PRICHETT AND HIS REAL LIFE DAUGHTER CLAIRE???" ...

The indignity of having to sit still for hours-long spray tans ... and she also expressed that playing Claire Dunphy came with some valuable insights. "[I] really learned a lot from Claire ...

Julie Bowen Luetkemeyer (born March 3, 1970) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Claire Dunphy on the sitcom Modern Family, Carol Vessey on Ed, and Denise Bauer on Boston Legal.