Ariel Winter Says She and Nolan Gould Live Together as Platonic Roommates

Ariel Winter said she and Nolan Gould, who played her onscreen younger brother on Modern Family, are renting a house together in Los Angeles. Winter addressed the arrangement during an interview with DECIDER while promoting her new show Sofia the First: Royal Magic.

Winter explained that the living situation began when both decided they wanted to move back to Los Angeles. She quoted Gould responding positively to the idea of sharing a home while they figured out their next steps. Winter described their current dynamic as effective roommates who watch television and pursue separate activities.

Winter noted one minor difference in preferences, saying Gould keeps the house warmer than she prefers. She said the arrangement works well otherwise and that they are thriving as roommates. Winter addressed online reactions after first sharing the news earlier this week. She stated that some social media comments speculated about a romantic relationship between them.

Winter clarified their relationship in direct terms.

She said they are like actual brother and sister living in the house and described Gould as family and a best friend. Winter added that she and Gould have discussed rewatching Modern Family together and possibly hosting other cast members. She said the cast group chat remains active, with Ed O’Neill participating frequently.

Winter said she would be open to a Modern Family reboot if the opportunity arose. She stated she would be happy to reunite with the cast for another season of the series that ran from 2009 to 2020.