‘There Was Negative Energy’: Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson Says Sitcom ‘Protected’ Him From Homophobia
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, openly gay actor from Modern Family, shares that playing the character Mitchell Pritchett offered him a shield against homophobia and fostered self-acceptance. In this popular series, he portrayed a man with high strung tendencies but endearing qualities, who was in a loving partnership with Cameron Tucker (Eric Stonestreet). Together, they raised their adopted Vietnamese daughter, Lily (Aubrey Anderson), with joy and devotion.