Full Breakdown
Ariel Winter and Nolan Gould Turn On-Screen Sibling Bond into Real-Life Roommates
5/19/2026, 10:54:54 PM
The New Living Arrangement
Ariel Winter, 28, confirmed she now shares a rented house in Los Angeles with former *Modern Family* co-star Nolan Gould, 27. The move followed Winter’s public breakup with long-time boyfriend Luke Benward, with whom she had lived in Nashville since 2022. Winter now splits her time between Nashville and Los Angeles, ultimately moving into the Los Angeles home she rents with Gould.
Modern Family Roots
Winter and Gould portrayed siblings Alex and Luke Dunphy on the ABC comedy *Modern Family* for eleven seasons, from 2009 to 2020. They joined the cast as the youngest members—Winter at age 11 and Gould at age 10—forming a close on-screen bond that the actors later described as a “real family” off-screen.
Key Figures & Statistics
- Ariel Winter – Actress, Alex Dunphy, now 28; voice-acting in Disney’s *Sofia The First: Royal Magic*; previously lived with ex-boyfriend Luke Benward and their four rescue dogs in Nashville.
- Nolan Gould – Actor, Luke Dunphy, now 27; close friend of Winter and co-renter of the Los Angeles house.
- Luke Benward – Winter’s ex-boyfriend, actor and musician, who shared a Nashville residence with Winter until their recent split.
*Modern Family* ran for 11 seasons (2009-2020). Winter’s tenure began at age 11; Gould’s at age 10. The former Nashville household included four rescue dogs.
Impact and Public Interest
Fans have embraced the “real-life reboot” of the Dunphy dynamic, noting the novelty of former on-screen siblings cohabitating. Winter’s description of their nightly reality-TV viewing as “pretty hilarious” indicates she finds the dynamic entertaining and has considered sharing it publicly. The arrangement also underscores the actors’ continued professional collaboration as Winter prepares for a new Disney voice role.
Official Statements
In a *People* interview published May 18, Winter said increased time in Los Angeles prompted her to rent a house with Gould. She noted that audiences frequently ask about a *Modern Family* revival, leading her to label their shared living space a personal “reboot.” Winter described Gould as a “best friend,” highlighted their nightly habit of watching reality TV together, and called the former cast “a real family” while expressing readiness for new adult projects.
Verbatim Quotes
- “People ask me about a Modern Family reboot, but Nolan and I are real roommates now.” — Ariel Winter, Actress
- “I'm not gonna lie, when we sit there at night and we watch, like, Temptation Island together, it's pretty hilarious.” — Ariel Winter, Actress
- “We really were like a real family.” — Ariel Winter, Actress
What's Next
Winter will reprise her voice role in Disney Junior and Disney+’s *Sofia The First: Royal Magic*, slated for release on May 25, while continuing to live with Gould in Los Angeles.
