Ariel Winter is getting real about how it was growing up in front of the cameras, starring in Modern Family. The young star landed the role of Alex Dunphy at just 11 years old, and as she got older, she faced scrutiny over her body with mean comments on social media and in the press.

Ariel Winter is opening up about the downsides of fame during her time on the iconic ABC sitcom “Modern Family.” In a conversation with People, Winter said that while playing Alex Dunphy on 11 seasons of the 22-time Emmy-winner,

Ariel Winter has been acting since the age of four and is best known for playing Alex Dunphy in Modern Family. Her experience as a child star who is still acting today is unique because she left Tinseltown behind by moving to Virginia.