The two played mother and daughter on the hit sitcom “Modern Family.”
Modern FamilyalumJulie Bowenstill feels very maternal toward her TV children.
The actress, 54, responded to headlines about supporting former costarSarah Hylandduring a past abusive relationship.
Julie Bowen and Sarah Hyland.Kevin Mazur/WireImage
“That’s very sweet of her,” Bowen responded.
Bosstick said, “You were, it sounds like, a mother to her.”
I was a responsible adult that happened to be around at the right time," Bowen said.
“But I mean, I’m sure another responsible adult would have done the exact same thing.
I just love her.
“Well, Rico was always like an adult a tiny adult,” Bowen said.
But yeah, I look at them all like my kids.
“So you’re able to just text them or call them anytime?”
Bowen replied, “Absolutely.”
“Is it too early to talk about a reboot?
They made me park a mile away from here,” starJesse Tyler Fergusonquipped from stage.
The cast has remained close since the show wrapped.
Hyland wed Bachelor Nation’sWells Adamsin 2022, and herTV family, including Bowen, attended the wedding.
Ferguson, who played her onscreen uncle, officiated the ceremony.
Listen to Bowen’s podcast interview in full above.
