US EditionModern Family’s Frances Anderson Reveals the Story Behind Her Name Change
NO LOC, AUG 8 – Frances Anderson, formerly Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, left acting at 12 to pursue music and began recording in fall 2024 after years of singing lessons and songwriting development.
- Frances Anderson, formerly Aubrey Anderson-Emmons who played Lily on Modern Family, released her debut EP titled Drown and is focusing on music at age 18.
- Anderson changed her professional name to Frances, her middle name, given after her mom's old family friend, to show a new side of herself.
- After Modern Family concluded when she was 12, Anderson chose to pause her acting career, explored her interest in music, and learned to play guitar during the COVID period.
- Anderson expressed a desire to show a different aspect of herself and is thrilled for fans to listen to her new songs.
- Anderson plans to act again someday and remains close with her former TV dad Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who continues to support her music career.
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Aubrey Anderson-Emmons Talks Modern Family, Coming Out
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons opens up about her experience as a child star, and reflects on growing up on screen on "Modern Family." The actress -- who played Lily Tucker-Pritchett on the sitcom -- also gets candid about her friendship with co-star Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Meanwhile, Anderson-Emmons addresses the reaction to her "coming out" as bisexual, sharing why she believes it shouldn't have been perceived as an "announcement." Lastly, she reveals wh
'Modern Family' star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons changes name for career pivot
The actress formerly known as Aubrey Anderson-Emmons is now Frances Anderson.Monica Schipper/Getty Frances Anderson, formerly known as Aubrey Anderson-EmmonsAllow Frances Anderson to reintroduce herself.The actress formerly known as Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, who broke out for her role as adoptee Lily on the Emmy-winning sitcom Modern Family, has changed her name to Frances Anderson. Anderson has adopted the new moniker to coincide with her pivot t…
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons Explains Why She Changed Her Name to ‘Frances Anderson’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Frances Anderson, formerly known as Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, is stepping into a new era as a musician. In a new interview, the 18-year-old actress, best known for playing Lily on Modern Family, explained why she decided to professionally change her name to “Frances Anderson” as she pursues a new career path in music. Keep reading to find out more…“Frances is actually part of my legal name—it’s my middle name, and it’s after my mom’s old family fr…
Modern Family's Lily Explains Professional Name Change
Modern Family child star Frances Anderson is detailing her decision to go by a different name professionally. “Frances is actually part of my legal name. It’s my middle name, and it’s after my mom’s old family friend,” Anderson, 18, told E! News in an interview published on Friday, August 8. “I thought, one, it was a bit shorter than ‘Aubrey Anderson-Emmons.’ I do have a long, hyphenated last name.” Anderson was previously credited as Aubrey And…
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