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Julie Bowen

Early Life and Family Background

Julie Bowen is an American actress best known for her work in television, particularly for starring in the popular sitcom Modern Family. She was born to parents Suzanne and John Luetkemeyer Jr., with her father involved in the real estate business. Julie developed an interest in acting early in life and pursued a successful career in both television and film.

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Marriage and Children

Julie Bowen was married to Scott Phillips, a real estate investor. The couple tied the knot in 2004 and had three children together. Their first son, Oliver, was born on April 10, 2007, when Julie was 37. Two years later, on May 8, 2009, they welcomed twin sons named John and Gustav.

Although they were once considered a stable couple, Julie and Scott reportedly separated in early 2018 and finalized their divorce later that year. Prior to their split, Julie often shared in interviews that their opposing personalities—her anxious energy balanced by Scott’s calm demeanor—were key to their enduring relationship.

Career Highlights

Julie Bowen’s acting career spans several decades and includes diverse roles in both television and film. She is widely recognized for portraying Carol Vessey on the TV series Ed and gained international fame for her role as Claire Dunphy on Modern Family from 2009 to 2020. The show earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

In addition to comedic roles, Julie has also appeared in movies such as Happy Gilmore, Multiplicity, and voiced a character in Disney’s animated film Planes.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 3 Mar, 1970
Age: 50 yrs
Occupations: Actor
Film actor
Television actor
Voice actor
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Baltimore
residence: Beverly Hills
Education: Calvert School
St. George's School, Newport
Brown University
Gender: Female
Description: American actress
Twitter Id: ItsJulieBowen
Spouse: [2004-2018]
Net Worth 2021: 18 million
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Last Modified: Jul 20 2025
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