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Jesse Tyler Ferguson Celebrates 15 Years of LGBTQ Advocacy

8/24/2025

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson reflects on his 15-year portrayal of Mitchell Pritchett on "Modern Family," emphasizing LGBTQ representation.
He advocated for marriage equality while playing a gay lawyer from 2009 to 2020.
Ferguson appreciates character complexity, prioritizing flaws over perfection.
He recognizes the show's role in combating anti-gay sentiments.

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson reflects on his 15-year portrayal of Mitchell Pritchett on "Modern Family," emphasizing LGBTQ representation.
He advocated for marriage equality while playing a gay lawyer from 2009 to 2020.
Ferguson appreciates character complexity, prioritizing flaws over perfection.
He recognizes the show's role in combating anti-gay sentiments.