We may have seen how Gloria’s ex stirred up a little trouble earlier on our list, and it seems the wrath of the exes continues. Enter Robbie Sullivan, portrayed by Matt Dillon. Robbie was Claire Dunphy’s high school boyfriend, but there was a twist; he had some fantasies about Claire’s mommy dearest, Dede. The plot thickens when Claire finds out that Robbie and Dede were actually romantically involved! This sounds exactly like that song…oh yes…Stacey’s Mom, has got it going on…she’s all I want and I’ve waited for sooo long…STACEY CAN’T YOU – okay, we’re done. We promise.
Though Robbie didn’t quite get the girl he came for on Modern Family – or did he? In real life, he’s snagged himself a beautiful Italian actress. The pair have been dating since 2014, however, have kept their relationship under a veil of secrecy.
James Marsden & Edei (Dating)
Okay, we’re fangirling. Again. But with a smile like James Marsden’s, it’s impossible not to fall in love. He’s popped up here and there and has made quite the name for himself; you would’ve seen him most recently starring in the futuristic-western drama series, Westworld. On Modern Family however, he certainly has a more light-hearted role; possibly you’ve forgotten his not-so-grand entrance when he attempted to sleep in Mitch and Cam’s backyard…in a princess castle…
Marsden was married to Lisa Linde for 11 years, with whom he has three children. The pair, however, decided to split up. Since then, he found British singer Edei, whom he has been dating for two years. The pair aren’t shy of sharing their personal life on social media, however, they do their best to not appear too frequently in the spotlight!
Judy Greer & Dean E. Johnson (Married)
When it comes to Claire Dunphy, being the mother hen…you notice that as a mom, she’s got that mysterious mother’s intuition. Is she ever wrong!? As per usual, Claire smelt a rat when Denise came into the picture. Her gut feeling was proven right when it became apparent that Judy Greer’s character was sneaking around, and her messaging Phil on social media wasn’t exactly innocent. What a homewrecker! But most certainly not on Claire’s watch!
While she, like many other actors who've had brief stints on the show, Judy has created quite the career for herself; you probably recognize her face from The Wedding Planner, The Descendants, Love happens, 13 Going on 30, 27 Dresses and Love and Other Drugs. While she was clearly willing to be unfaithful in the episode, with her real-life husband, TV producer Dean E. Johnsen, things are of course the total opposite! The pair married in 2011 following a blind date. Funnily enough, the couple have been in the media recently due to the fact that they are finally moving in together! Only took them 7 years!
Lin-Manuel Miranda & Vanessa Nadal (Married)
Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda is one of the biggest names in show business, known for his musical mastery and acting genius. Most famous for penning and starring in The Heights, which was a Broadway hit, he is known for his creativity and flair. While he only appeared on Modern Family very briefly in 2011, he adds a little salsa to the episode, being in the middle of Jay and Gloria, trying to pitch a new idea for Jay to invest in! Even more interestingly, the episode was directed by Wonder Years star-turned-director, Fred Savage.
If we look at his personal life, Lin-Manuel is certainly far from the somewhat annoying Guillermo! He is married to a woman with beauty AND brains; she’s a lawyer and a scientist! The pair actually went to high school together but didn’t actually “meet” until 2005, when Miranda found her on Facebook. They reconnected, and the rest is history! The cutie even has her initials tattooed on his finger. Swoooon!
Matthew Broderick & Sarah Jessica Parker (Married)
While he may have had a small role on the show, he’s still part of the show’s legacy! Sorry but, how are we EVER going to forget THE kiss!? On Modern Family he appeared in the episode “Mistery Date” as Dave, Cam’s gay friend who gets close to Phil. Literally. While he was an absolute riot in that episode, let’s get to his extensive active chops! Who can forget his breakthrough role in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? Absolutely iconic.
You probably already knew too, that he’s married to Carrie Bradshaw – oh, sorry, Sarah Jessica Parker! Sometimes actors really can’t be separated from the celebrated characters that they play! Oops! The pair have been married since 1997 and we think SJP puts it beautifully, “call me crazy, but I love him. We can only be in the marriage we are. We’re very devoted to our family and our lives. I love our life. I love that he’s the father of my children, and it’s because of him that there’s this whole other world that I love.” Goals.