Are the gay guys on modern family really gay

While some Modern Family cast members portrayed gay characters on the show, their real-life sexual orientations vary. Eric Stonestreet, Ty Burrell, Nolan Gould, and Rico Rodriguez are straight, while Jesse Tyler Ferguson is openly gay.

Modern Family is the newest single camera mockumentary-style comedy sitcom about three American families who live in the same suburb. Post a Comment. Eric Stonestreet on Cameron and Gay Relationships.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson says 'Modern Family' costar Eric Stonestreet, who is straight, often picked his brain while portraying Cam as a gay man.

Jessica is a staff writer at Entertainment Weekly, where she covers TV, movies, and pop culture. She lives in California with her dog. Jesse Tyler Ferguson is looking back at the gay representation on his hit sitcom Modern Family.

Stonestreet told Chris Stigall on Talk Radio WPHT that he's never approached the role with an agenda and just wanted to develop an well rounded character. When the guys created the show, they knew they couldn't do a show called 'Modern Family' and not include a gay couple and it's just the lay of the land right now and will always be. We wanted to create a couple characters that people could relate to and enjoy watching and the agenda has never been to do anything other than make people laugh.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson says 'Modern Family' costar Eric Stonestreet, who is straight, often picked his brain while portraying Cam as a gay man.

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