It's Not a Holiday Without an ER Visit: Julie Bowen's Thanksgiving Story
Let’s face it—life with kids can get wild, especially during the holidays. Julie Bowen, known for her role as Claire Dunphy on Modern Family, shared a funny yet relatable moment from her Thanksgiving with her followers. The actress revealed that her holiday ended with a trip to the emergency room with one of her sons. "It’s not a holiday without a trip to the ER. (He’s fine, btw) HAPPY THANKSGIVING," Julie wrote on Instagram on Thursday, November 28. In the photo she posted, one of her kids stood in front of the hospital entrance, but his face was blurred out to protect his privacy.
Meet the Bowen Family: Julie and Her Three Sons
Julie Bowen, 54, is a proud mom to three sons—Oliver, John, and Gus—whom she shares with her ex-husband Scott Phillips. Her family has become a beloved part of pop culture, thanks to her work on Modern Family. But it’s her real-life parenting moments that resonate with so many fans. This Thanksgiving story is just another example of how parenting can sometimes feel like a wild ride, full of unexpected twists and turns.
One fan commented on Julie’s post, saying, "I legit thought this was a promo for Hysteria not until I read the caption haha. If you’ve been following Julie for a while, you know this ER run is a possibility on holidays, but glad he’s okay though.” Another fan chimed in, saying, "Hate to say this, but I feel like this is so ‘on brand’ as a boy-mom. Glad he’s ok and we can joke about it." It’s clear that Julie’s honesty and humor about parenting have made her a relatable figure to many.
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ER Visits Are Part of the Holiday Tradition
For Julie, emergency room visits have almost become a holiday tradition. Fans might remember that last year on the Fourth of July, she shared a similar story. One of her kids ended up in the ER with a broken wrist. "It’s not a vacation without a trip to the ER for a broken wrist… Both bones broken, but John is on the mend and his brothers were total champs," she wrote alongside a photo of the X-ray and another picture of John in a hospital bed with his brothers by his side. It’s these candid moments that make Julie’s posts so endearing.
Costar Jesse Tyler Ferguson Joins the ER Club
It turns out Julie wasn’t the only Modern Family star dealing with an ER visit this Thanksgiving. Costar Jesse Tyler Ferguson revealed that one of his kids also ended up in the emergency room on the holiday. "I have received a lot of parenting wisdom from @itsjuliebowen so seeing I wasn’t the only one with a kid in the ER on Thanksgiving was comforting. (He’s also fine.)" Jesse, 49, wrote on his Instagram page on Friday, November 29. "Thank you to the kind folks at Lennox Health. NYC really DOES have the best healthcare." Jesse, who shares kids Beckett and Sullivan with his husband Justin Mikita, posted a picture of himself holding his son in the hospital bed.
Costar Sofía Vergara couldn’t help but react to Jesse’s post, writing, "Oh no!!!!" along with several red heart emojis. It’s clear that the Modern Family cast remains close, even after the show has ended.
Jesse Shares Personal Loss Amid the Chaos
Jesse revealed the news of his son’s hospital visit just days after sharing the heartbreaking news of his mother's passing. "This photo of me taking my first steps away from my mom’s opened arms is one of my favorite pictures. In recent days I helped my mom take some of her last steps," he shared in an Instagram caption on Thursday. "We said goodbye to her on Tuesday November 25. Today I give thanks that I was able to be with her in her final moments on this earth. You only get one mom and I’m glad she was mine. My arms will always be open for you. RIP Mom." Jesse’s ability to find humor and gratitude in the midst of such a difficult time speaks volumes about his resilience and strength.
