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Ariel Winter Shares New Home with Nolan Gould, Breaks Up

5/20/2026

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**Ariel Winter Moves In**

Ariel Winter announced she is renting a house with former Modern Family co-star Nolan Gould.
Ariel Winter confirmed her 2025 breakup with longtime boyfriend Luke Benward after six years.
Ariel Winter said she and Luke Benward remain best friends and co-parents of four rescue dogs.
Ariel Winter will reprise her voice role in the Disney Jr. and Disney+ reboot Sofia The First: Royal Magic on May 25.

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**Sofia's Enchanted Breakfast**

Disney Jr. held a “Sofia’s Enchanted Breakfast” meet-and-greet in Los Angeles with themed food, crown-decorating and cast appearances.
Creator Craig Gerber said the magical academy lets Sofia study sorcery, potions and battle charms.
The reboot includes a three-minute “Time to Shine” song and a soundtrack mixing hip-hop, house and pop.
Rapunzel appears in the premiere while classic princesses Ariel, Jasmine, Tiana and Moana have guest arcs.

History

Historical Context

When Disney Junior launched Sofia the First in January 2013, the series drew 8.17 million viewers for its pilot and generated $1.8 billion in merchandise, becoming the network’s flagship preschool hit. Building on that legacy, creator Craig Gerber revived the brand in 2024, with Ariel Winter returning as Sofia for a sequel slated for May 25 2026, illustrating Disney’s pattern of repurposing successful franchises for streaming and live experiences.

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**Ariel Winter Moves In**

Ariel Winter announced she is renting a house with former Modern Family co-star Nolan Gould.
Ariel Winter confirmed her 2025 breakup with longtime boyfriend Luke Benward after six years.
Ariel Winter said she and Luke Benward remain best friends and co-parents of four rescue dogs.
Ariel Winter will reprise her voice role in the Disney Jr. and Disney+ reboot Sofia The First: Royal Magic on May 25.

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