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Ferguson also noted how long it had been since he first met Anderson-Emmons, saying she was just a few months older at the time than his eldest child is now. Ferguson and husband Justin Mikita share two children: Beckett, 3, and Sullivan, who turns 1 this month.

\"Look at her now!!! Congrats, Aubrey!\" he added. \"You were SO great! Love you! You make a pretend papa proud.\"

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On \"Modern Family,\" Lily was the adopted daughter of Mitchell and Cameron (Eric Stonestreet). Anderson-Emmons joined the show in season 3 and remained through the 11th and final season, which ended in 2020.

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