Ariel Winter Workman(born January 28, 1998) is an American actress. She is best known for playingAlex Dunphyin theABCsitcomModern Family(2009–2020), for which she and her several costars won theScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Seriesfour consecutive times from 2010 to 2013.
Ariel Winter | |
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 Winter in 2015 | |
| Born | Ariel Winter Workman January 28, 1998 Fairfax, Virginia,U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Alex Dunphy inModern Family |
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| Awards | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Modern Family2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
Early life
editAriel Winter Workman was born on January 28, 1998, inFairfax, Virginia.[1]She is the daughter of Chrisoula (néeBatistas) and Glenn Workman. Through her mother, she is of Greek descent, and through her father, of German descent.[2]She is the younger sister of actorsShanelle WorkmanandJimmy Workman.[3][4][5]
Career
editWinter obtained her first entertainment industry job in aCool Whipcommercial advertisement in 2002 when she was four years old.[6]She had her first television role in an episode ofListen Up,and followed it with appearances in a variety of television shows such asFreddie,Monk,Bones,andER.
She voiced the character of Gretchen in the animatedDisney ChannelseriesPhineas and Ferbbefore winning the regular role ofAlex Dunphyin theABCseriesModern Family,which premiered in 2009 and ended in 2020. She has continued to work in TV animation, including providing the voice of Marina onDisney Junior'sJake and the Never Land Pirates.In 2012, Winter was cast as the voice of Sofia, the lead character in a then-new Disney animated franchiseSofia the First.[7]The series premiered in January 2013 on Disney Junior.
In 2014, she voiced Penny Peterson, Sherman's adversary-turned-friend in theDreamWorks AnimationfilmMr. Peabody and Sherman.She also lent her voice to characters in two animated films - Disney'sBambi IIand Blue Sky'sIce Age: The Meltdown.
Winter has appeared in feature films, most notably inKiss Kiss Bang Bang,Speed Racer,Duress,andOpposite Day.She also appeared on the Halloween-themed TV filmFred 2: Night of the Living Fred.For her leading role in the filmThe Chaperone,she was nominated at the Young Artist Awards 2012 as "Best Actress in a Motion Picture".[8]
Personal life
editIn 2012, Winter's sisterShanelle Workmanfiled to become her guardian, alleging that their mother had been physically and emotionally abusive.[9]In 2014, the court awarded guardianship to Shanelle Workman and permanently removed Winter from her mother's guardianship.[10]Their mother later released a statement saying that "the family has moved beyond the conflict".[10]In 2015, when she was 17 years old, Winter declared onTwitterthat she was officiallyemancipated.[11][12]
She is a purple belt intaekwondo.[13]
In 2015, Winter underwentbreast reductionsurgery.[14][15]In a 2016 interview withABC News Nightline,Winter explained the awkwardness of developing at 12 years old in the public eye, combined with the back pain that rendered her unable to stand up straight at times, was "really ostracizing and excruciatingly painful."[15][16][17]Describing the improvement that the surgery had on her both physically and psychologically, she toldGlamourmagazinethat it was "amazing to finally feel right. This is how I was supposed to be."[15]At the 2016Screen Actors Guild Awards,Winter gained media attention for wearing a Romona Kaveza gown[18]that revealed her surgical scars. She was shocked after walking down the red carpet to see the photos the next day and "every headline be about my cleavage and -- not about my talent."[17]Winter later tweeted: "Guys there is a reason I didn't make an effort to cover up my scars! They are part of me and I'm not ashamed of them at all."[18]
Winter attendedCampbell Hall Schoolin Los Angeles, graduating in June 2016.[19]She was accepted toUniversity of California, Los Angeles(UCLA) and scheduled to begin there in the fall quarter of 2016.[20]However, she later confirmed that she planned to attend UCLA in fall 2017. On her decision to attend college, she explained, "You gotta have something else you can do. I've always been interested in law, so I think it'll definitely be something that I'll love to do and also go to school for."[21]In 2018, Winter took an indefinite hiatus from UCLA to focus on her work.[citation needed]
Winter is a member of theGreek Orthodox Church.[22]
She dated Canadian actorLevi Meadenfor three years; they split in 2019.[23]The couple lived together in Winter’s 3,200-square-foot home inSherman Oaks, Los Angeles.[24]Since 2020, she has been in a relationship with actorLuke Benward.[25]In 2022, Winter moved from Southern California toNashville, Tennessee.[26][27]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kiss Kiss Bang Bang | Young Harmony Faith Lane | |
| 2006 | Curious George | Kid (voice)[28] | |
| Bambi II | Thumper's Sister (voice)[28] | ||
| Ice Age: The Meltdown | Various characters (voice) | ||
| 2008 | One Missed Call | Ellie Layton | |
| Speed Racer | Young Trixie | ||
| Horton Hears a Who! | Various characters (voice) | ||
| 2009 | Tales from the Catholic Church of Elvis! | Little Girl | |
| Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete | Marlene Wallace (voice) | ||
| Life Is Hot in Cracktown | Suzie | ||
| Duress | Sarah Barnett | ||
| Opposite Day | Carla Benson | ||
| Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | Various characters (voice) | ||
| Afro Samurai: Resurrection | Young Sio (voice) | ||
| 2010 | Killers | Sadie | |
| Nic & Tristan Go Mega Dega | Lisa | ||
| DC Showcase: Green Arrow | Princess Perdita (voice) | ||
| 2011 | The Chaperone | Sally | |
| Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension | Gretchen (voice) | ||
| Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred | Talia | ||
| 2012 | Excision | Grace | |
| Tad, The Lost Explorer | Sarah Lavrof (voice) | ||
| ParaNorman | Blithe Hollow Kid (voice) | [28] | |
| Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess | Sofia | Voice, television film | |
| 2012–2013 | Batman: The Dark Knight Returns | Carrie Kelley / Robin(voice) | Direct-to-video[28] |
| 2013 | Dora the Explorerand the Destiny Medallion | Dora | Short film |
| Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright | Chrissy Damon (voice) | Direct-to-video[28] | |
| Sofia the First: The Floating Palace | Sofia | Voice, television film | |
| Tad, The Lost Explorer | Sara Lavrof | ||
| 2014 | Mr. Peabody & Sherman | Penny Peterson (voice) | |
| 2015 | Safelight | Kate | |
| 2016 | Elena and the Secret of Avalor | Sofia | Voice, television film |
| 2017 | Smurfs: The Lost Village | Smurf Lily (voice) | |
| The Last Movie Star | Lil McDougal | ||
| 2025 | Like Father Like Son | Hailey | [29] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Listen Up | Little Girl | Episode: "Last Vegas" |
| Tickle-U | Pipoca | Voice | |
| Freddie | Hobo | Episode: "Halloween" | |
| 2006 | Monk | Donna Cain | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Astronaut" |
| So Notorious | Little Tori | 5 episodes | |
| Jericho | Julie | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| Bones | Liza | Episode: "The Girl with the Curl" | |
| Nip/Tuck | Kid | Episode: "Reefer" | |
| 2007 | Crossing Jordan | Gwen | Episode: "Faith" |
| Shorty McShorts' Shorts | Taffy | Voice, episode: "Flip-Flopped" | |
| Criminal Minds | Katie Jacobs | Episode: "Seven Seconds" | |
| 2008 | Ghost Whisperer | Natalie | Episode: "Imaginary Friends and Enemies" |
| 2008–2015 | Phineas and Ferb | Gretchen | Voice, recurring role[28] |
| 2009 | ER | Lucy Moore | 5 episodes |
| The Penguins of Madagascar | Little Girl | Voice, episode: "What Goes Around / Mask of the Raccoon" | |
| 2009–2020 | Modern Family | Alex Dunphy | Main role; 216 episodes |
| 2011 | WWE Raw | Herself | Guest star (airdate: February 14) |
| The Haunting Hour: The Series | Jenny | Episode: "Fear Never Knocks" | |
| 2011–2015 | Jake and the Never Land Pirates | Marina | Voice, 22 episodes |
| 2011, 2013 | Minnie's Bow-Toons | Roxie Squirrel | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2012 | The Haunting Hour: The Series | Gracie | Episode: "Headshot" |
| Young Justice | Queen Perdita | Voice, episode: "Coldhearted"[28] | |
| 2013–2018 | Sofia the First | Sofia | Voice, lead role[28] |
| 2016 | Milo Murphy's Law | Jackie | Voice, episode: "The Wilder West"[28] |
| 2019 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Raegan James | Episode: "The Darkest Journey Home"[30] |
| Robot Chicken | Various characters | Voice, episode: "Ginger Hill in: Bursting Pipes" | |
| 2020 | Elena of Avalor | Sofia | Voice, episode: "Coronation Day" |
| 2023 | Stars on Mars | Herself | Contestant |
| Firebuds | Calamity Train | Voice, episode: "Annie Spokely" | |
| 2023–2024 | Star Trek: Lower Decks | D'Erika Tendi | Voice, recurring role |
| 2026 | Sofia the First: Royal Magic | Sofia | Voice, lead role[31] |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep | Young Kairi | [28] |
| 2012 | Final Fantasy XIII-2 | Mog | [28] |
| Guild Wars 2 | Cassie | ||
| 2014 | Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix | Young Kairi | Archival footage |
| 2015 | Final Fantasy Type-0 HD | Moogle | [28] |
| 2020 | Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory | Young Kairi | Archival footage[28] |
| 2022 | The Quarry | Abigail "Abi" Blyg | Voice,motion-captureand likeness[28] |
Awards and nominations
editScreen Actors Guild Awards
edit| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Modern Family |
Nominated[a] |
| 2010 | Won[a] | ||
| 2011 | Won[b] | ||
| 2012 | Won[b] | ||
| 2013 | Won[b] | ||
| 2014 | Nominated[b] | ||
| 2015 | Nominated[b] | ||
| 2016 | Nominated[c] |
- ^abShared withEd O'Neill,Sofía Vergara,Julie Bowen,Ty Burrell,Jesse Tyler Ferguson,Eric Stonestreet,Sarah Hyland,Nolan GouldandRico Rodriguez.
- ^abcdeShared with O'Neill, Vergara, Bowen, Burrell, Ferguson, Stonestreet, Hyland, Gould, Rodriguez andAubrey Anderson-Emmons.
- ^Shared with O'Neill, Vergara, Bowen, Burrell, Ferguson, Stonestreet, Hyland, Gould, Rodriguez, Anderson-Emmons andJeremy Maguire.
Young Artist Awards
edit| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series | Modern Family | Won | [32] |
| 2011 | Nominated | [33] | ||
| 2012 | Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film | The Chaperone | Nominated | [8] |
References
edit- ^Bacardi, Francesca (28 January 2015)."Ariel Winter Celebrates Her Birthday With Friends, a Cake and a Wish!".E!.Retrieved17 May2017.
- ^Winter, Ariel [@arielwinter1] (8 April 2018)."It's not. My dad is German and my mom is Greek"(Tweet).Retrieved8 June2019– viaTwitter.
- ^Rowley, Alison (10 November 2012)."Ariel Winter's grandfather: 'I never witnessed any abuse'".Digital Spy.Archivedfrom the original on 13 November 2012.
- ^Lee, Ken (12 December 2012)."Ariel Winter to Stay with Sister, Dad to Oversee Estate".People.Archivedfrom the original on 7 July 2015.
- ^"Helen G. Batistas Obituary".The Washington Postvia Legacy.Archivedfrom the original on 6 July 2015.Retrieved18 September2014.
- ^"It's Evening in America".Vanity Fair,May 2012, p. 159.
- ^Hill, Jim."Ariel Winter Looks Ahead, Prepares for Life After Modern Family and Sofia the First".The Huffington Post.Retrieved9 January2016.
- ^ab"33rd Annual Young Artist Awards".YoungArtistAwards.org.Retrieved31 March2012.
- ^"Modern Family star Ariel Winter in custody battle".BBC News.13 December 2012.Retrieved10 March2020.
- ^abMcCartney, Anthony (5 May 2014)."Family settles guardianship dispute over 'Modern Family' teen actress Ariel Winter".U.S. News & World Report.Associated Press.Archivedfrom the original on 30 June 2015.
- ^Corriston, Michele (15 May 2015)."Modern Family's Ariel Winter Is Emancipated, Thanks 'Amazing Support System'".People.Archivedfrom the original on 16 May 2015.Retrieved16 May2015.
- ^"Ariel Winter Wins Legal Emancipation From Mother".HuffPost.Retrieved9 January2015.
- ^"10 Fun Facts About Ariel Winter's Life Before Modern Family".thethings.21 September 2020.
- ^Yagoda, Maria (12 August 2015)."Ariel Winter Explains Decision to Undergo Breast Reduction Surgery".People.Retrieved5 February2016.
- ^abcRadloff, Jessica (12 August 2015)."Ariel Winter Breast Reduction Surgery Exclusive Interview".Glamour.Retrieved5 February2016.
- ^Van De Wall, Virginia (24 September 2021)."Celebs Who Had Breast Reductions".Life&Style.Retrieved11 January2022.
- ^abSingh, Natasha (1 March 2016)."'Modern Family' Star Ariel Winter Opens Up on Breast Reduction Surgery ".ABC Nightline.Retrieved11 January2022.
- ^abSaad, Nardine (2 February 2016)."Ariel Winter 'not ashamed' to show her breast-reduction scars on SAG red carpet".LA Times.Retrieved11 January2022.
- ^"Ariel Winter and Elle Fanning graduate high school".HELLO!.15 June 2016.Retrieved31 January2020.
- ^"Famous Celebrity Ariel Winter has committed to UCLA".University Prime Time.9 September 2015.Retrieved8 April2016.
- ^Martin, Annie (28 April 2016)."'Modern Family' star Ariel Winter headed for UCLA ".UPI.United Press International.Retrieved10 March2020.
- ^Donnelly, Erin (9 April 2018)."People are trying to shame Ariel Winter for wearing a short dress to church".Yahoo!Lifestyle.Retrieved10 March2020.
- ^"Ariel Winter and Levi Meaden Have Reportedly Broken Up".Teen Vogue.12 October 2019.Retrieved22 March2023.
- ^Chen, Joyce (11 May 2017)."Ariel Winter Is Not a Handy Homeowner".Architectural Digest.Retrieved23 March2023.
- ^"Ariel Winter Calls Luke Benward Relationship 'Really Beautiful'".Entertainment Tonight.23 July 2021.Retrieved22 March2023.
- ^Whitaker, Sterling (7 December 2022)."PICTURES: 'Modern Family' Star Ariel Winter Buys Stunning $2.9 Million Nashville Mansion".Taste of Country.Retrieved12 March2024.
- ^"Ariel Winter Says She Left Los Angeles Because She Hated Having Her 'Space Invaded' by Paparazzi".Peoplemag.Retrieved12 March2024.
- ^abcdefghijklmn"Ariel Winter (visual voices guide)".Behind The Voice Actors.Retrieved8 October2023.A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- ^Nash, Anthony (10 December 2024)."Dermot Mulroney Is a Death Row Inmate in Like Father Like Son".ComingSoon.Archivedfrom the original on 12 December 2024.Retrieved12 December2024.
- ^Harnick, Chris (30 July 2019)."SVU Books Ariel Winter for Season 21".E! Online.Retrieved27 September2019.
- ^"Disney Jr. Greenlights" Sofia the First: Royal Magic, "Sequel to Emmy- and Humanitas-Winning Hit Series" Sofia the First ""(Press release).Disney Branded Television.15 August 2024 – viaThe Futon Critic.
- ^"31st Annual Young Artist Awards".YoungArtistAwards.org.Retrieved31 March2012.
- ^"32nd Annual Young Artist Awards".YoungArtistAwards.org.Retrieved31 March2012.
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