Ever since ABC premiered the pilot episode of Modern Family in 2009, the show became a staple for fans. For years, it entertained audiences with its hilarious bits, and of course Sofía Vergara’s accent. Looking back at the popular comedy series, we’re taken back to the BTS anecdotes about the show and its cast.
One such behind-the-scenes stories involve actress Julie Bowen’s successful attempt at evading the keen eyes of fans, from focusing on her belly. According to reports, Bowen was 8.5 months pregnant at the time of filming the pilot episode. But surprisingly, the actress managed to improvise and hide her baby bump from worldwide audiences.
Julie Bowen Cleverly Concealed Her Baby Bump in Modern Family Pilot Episode
In a remarkable display of Hollywood ingenuity, Julie Bowen, who played the role of Claire Dunphy in ABC’s critically acclaimed comedy series Modern Family, pulled off an astonishing feat while filming the pilot episode. According to reports from Amo Mama, the actress was pregnant with her twins, when she first appeared on the show.
Initially, Julie Bowen was concerned that she might not land the role on the show due to being very noticeably pregnant. However, the creators weren’t concerned about her physical appearance and eventually helped her make it work out. Therefore, in an attempt to hide her baby bump, Bowen is often spotted holding cereal boxes or pillows throughout the pilot episode.
Julie Bowen strategically used different camera angles to cover her belly, and the Modern Family crew even helped her hide her baby bump by elevating the kitchen island counter. Throughout the episode, she is also noticed wearing multiple sweaters and loose clothing, which was perhaps another attempt at making the bump look less visible.
Fans Took to Social Media to Express Their Remarks on This Astonishing Feat
The pilot episode of Modern Family, which aired in 2009, introduced audiences to three of the most hilariously dysfunctional yet lovable families. And in that very episode, while Julie Bowen’s character, Claire, was not supposed to be pregnant, the actress herself was expecting twins with her then-husband, Scott Phillips.
However, despite being 8.5 months pregnant with twins at the time of filming, Julie Bowen clearly managed to conceal her baby bump from viewers. The show later went on to become a cultural phenomenon, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base throughout its eleven-season run.
Meanwhile, as fans recalled the legacy of Modern Family, Julie Bowen’s subtle yet remarkable achievement in concealing her pregnancy during the pilot episode, stunned them. Although a few netizens took to the Reddit thread to comment about their awareness of Bowen’s pregnancy, most fans appeared surprised at how flawlessly the actress concealed her baby bump.
Modern Family is available on Peacock.
