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Modern Familyis a sitcom that thrives on intelligent writing, amazing characters, and wholesome arcs. Only a few shows have been able to showcase the dynamics of a contemporary family and the mockumentary-style comedy is one of them. Sarah Hyland, who played Haley Dunphy on the show was an integral part of her diverse family.
Over 11 seasons, we saw her character evolve alongside her siblings, and she was one of the most talented kids on the show. But it seems like she didn’t get her due, not in terms of appreciation from the audience, or even fair monetary compensation.
Sarah Hyland’s stellar performance and character growth onModern Family
From the very first season,Sarah Hylandnailed her portrayal of Haley Dunphy and perfectly embodied the persona of a carefree teenager who’s all about fashion and having fun. Over time she left her self-absorbed self behind and evolved into a responsible woman. Hyland effortlessly showcased this transformation, proving that she was more than just comic relief.
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Much like everyone, Haley also had a distinct humor which was nothing like her bookish sister, Alex, or her eccentric brother, Luke. The obliviousness, sarcasm, and moments of being a street-smart girl gave substance to her character. And how could we miss the banter she had with her father and mother, which were all golden interactions that highlighted what the Dunphy household was like?
Moreover, her chemistry with her romantic love interests including Andy and Dylan added depth to her story. There are many fans who’ve come to recognize her evolution now, and how good Sarah Hyland was at bringing it to life.
The pay disparity inModern Familyand why Sarah Hyland deserved more
Sarah Hyland’s contribution to the show was undeniable and she was just as good as the adult actors on the show. However, the actress wasn’t paid nearly as much as the adult leads onModern Familysuch as Ty Burrell, Julie Bowen, Ed O’Neil, Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Eric Stonestreet, who were all making $500,000 per episode by the final season (viaScreenRant).
However, Hyland being one of the child actors was earning significantly less, and only made as much as the other kids, i.e., $125,000 per episode toward the end. The justification for this pay gap can boil down to the actors’ portfolios in the industry, for example,Ed O’Neil had decades of sitcom experiencebecause he starred inMarried… with Children.
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So initially, he was paid more than everyone, but later, the adults re-negotiated their contracts and matched his pay. Considering her as a ‘child actor’ made sense in the earlier seasons but then she became an adult, so she also deserved a spot in the top-tier salary bracket for carrying many emotional and comedic moments.
You can watchModern Familyon Hulu.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
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