Summary
- Ariel Winter was almost fired multiple times from Modern Family because of her mother's harassment and interference.
- The cast and crew of Modern Family refused to comment on the situation, but the show's creator praised Winter for her professionalism on set.
- Winter's mother attempted to reconcile with her in 2017, but the status of their relationship is currently unknown. Winter faced difficulties with the paparazzi and defended her clothing choices.
Most recently, Ariel Winter gave an update on her mental after stepping away from the spotlight. Winter revealed she is doing very well nowadays, but that wasn't always the case. She discussed her close relationship with Sofia Vergara. However, things on Modern Family weren't always positive, and that was especially true during her early run on the popular comedy series.
In the following, we're going to take a closer look at who her estranged mother almost cut her time short on the series. We'll also reveal the reaction of the Modern Family cast and crew during the tension that was taking place with the actress.
Ultimately, Winter was able to stay on the show for its entirety, but things got very difficult.
Let's take a closer look.
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An Attorney For Ariel Winter's Sister Revealed The Actress Was Almost Fired Multiple Times From Modern Family Because Of Her Mother
Back in 2012, People discussed how Ariel Winter's family drama exploded in court. There were several major reveals made, and one of them was by Shanelle Gray, Winter's sister. According to her words in court, Winter was almost fired multiple times by Modern Family because of their mother, Chrisoula Workman.
The publication wrote, "An attorney for Gray alleged that Ariel had come close to being fired from the ABC comedy several times “because of the mother’s harassment and interference.”
It was said that Chrisoula Workman was a terror on set, and caused tension with those behind the scenes.
“She has been a terror on the set,” lawyer Michael Kretzmer told Los Angeles Superior Court judge Michael Levanas. “The producers and others there have expressed grave concern.” He said he had “detailed horror stories” from cast members."
Ariel Winter's Mom Chrisoula Workman Is Living A Very Private Life After Losing Custody Of The Modern Family Star
After Ariel Winter's emancipation garnered headlines, her mom Crystal Workman mostly disappeared but she has called out her estranged daughters.
Workman attempted to defend herself, stating that she was just trying to protect her daughter and guide her in the right direction. Ultimately, Winter was emancipated from her mother. As for Modern Family, the cast and crew refused to discuss the allegations of potentially firing Winter.
The Cast And Crew From Modern Family All Refused To Comment
As expected, the cast and crew of Modern Family did not add any type of fuel to the rumors, refusing to comment on what had taken place. Steven Levitan, the creator of Modern Family, did praise Winter for keeping things professional on set, despite everything that was taking place behind the camera.
People wrote, "Cast and producers of Modern Family, as well as ABC reps, have all declined to comment, although show creator Steve Levitan has frequently commended all the child actors for their professionalism and talent, saying they’ve been integral to the success of the show."
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However, an assistant for the film The Chaperone said otherwise, claiming Winter wasn't easy to deal with, and the same held true for her mom.
"An assistant on Ariel’s 2011 movie The Chaperone described mother and daughter as having similar personalities, which could often be prickly. “They were both difficult, but it was definitely more her mother,” the assistant tells PEOPLE."
It was a tough experience for Ariel Winter, especially at such a young age. She enjoyed a great run on Modern Family, while her estranged mom would also reach out in 2017, in an attempt to reconcile the situation.
Ariel Winter's Mom Attempted To Reconcile With Her Daughter In 2017
Nowadays, Winter has moved away from Hollywood and is living a private life. Her relationship with her mom is unknown. However, there was an attempt at a reconciliation back in 2017.
Workman said at the time, “I just want to see her have respect for herself and have some class. When you’re that rich and you’re in Hollywood and you have attorneys, you don’t have to listen to your parents,” Workman said. “You can take them down.”
Workman continued on, discussing her difficult living condition at the time.
“I lived in a storage space. There was no heat, there was no air for over a year and a half,” she said. “What was difficult about it is that my daughters knew I was living there.”
“It’s time to fix your relationship with your mom,” Workman said in a message to her daughter. “Every girl needs her mom and every mom needs her daughter.”
At the time, Winter was taking exception to other issues, which included defending her clothing choices. The Modern Family star always had a tough time with the paparazzi during her time in the spotlight.
