Modern Family - Claire Dunphy/Julie Bowen Appreciation #1 - Because everyone wants a Julie type: hilarious, beautiful and all american

carito · 08-01-2011, 11:59 AM

Welcome to the first Claire Dunphy/ Julie Bowen thread!

I laugh at all of his jokes - with my mouth. Not with my eyes…
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About Julie:

Julie Bowen (born March 3, 1970)nis an American film and television actress. She is known for portraying the roles of Carol Vessey on Ed and Denise Bauer on Boston Legal. In 2010 and 2011, she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series" for her present role as Claire Dunphy on Modern Family. She married Scott Phillips, a real-estate investor, on September 9, 2004. Their son Oliver McLanahan Phillips was born April 10, 2007 in Los Angeles. On May 8, 2009, she gave birth to twin sons, John and Gus.

About Claire:

Claire Dunphy (née Pritchett) is a fictional character on the American television series Modern Family. She is portrayed by Julie Bowen.

Claire is the daughter of Jay, Mitchell's older sister, and the overprotective mother of the Dunphy family and its three very different kids. She was once a wild-child who made a lot of mistakes over the years, and fearful that her mistakes could be made by her children, she works hard to try and help them avoid said mistakes. She is often exhausted from stress created by her family but is still a loving mother. When it comes to her kids she has difficulty controlling Haley's independence coupled with her irresponsibility, Alex's manipulative nature, and Luke's lack of common sense. She is seen as an experienced parent by Cameron and Mitchell so she is called upon for her parenting advice. She enjoys running and reading. Claire is also the most active family member when organizing family get-togethers. As alluded to in several episodes, namely season two episode "The Kiss", as a teenager, Claire was a wild child growing up.

25 things you don't know about Julie:

1. I am not a cat person.
2. I could live on Fresca.
3. Backgammon and gin rummy are the greatest gifts my father gave me.
4. I have tried and failed to learn Spanish for three years.
5. I doubt myself as a mother every day, but I love my boys [Oliver, 4, and twins John and Gus, 23 months].
6. Men drenched in cologne make me gag.
7. I secretly wish I were a cool barfly with a wicked pool game. I am not.
8. I’m a sucker for '70s music and anything with a cello.
9. I know the words to every Schoolhouse Rock! song.
10. I was really proud when Angela Bassett referred to me as "the right white girl" for Jumping the Broom [out May 6].
11. The people I work with on Modern Family are so ridiculously talented that I feel intimidated.
12. I hate voice mail.
13. I go to bed early, but I wake up in the middle of the night and read for an hour or two.
14. As a kid, I worshipped Jodie Foster in Bugsy Malone.
15. I don't understand cool cars, but wish I did.
16. I love basketball, but I cannot catch a ball.
17. I can't sing or dance to save my life.
18. Running is the only athletic endeavor I've ever been good at.
19. I am in awe of my sisters.
20. I'm not afraid to pick up a hammer and nail. In fact, I'm partnering with the Maxwell House Drops of Good project to revitalize struggling community centers across America.
21. I love a bargain and get ridiculously excited about shoes on sale.
22. I fall asleep on the couch. A lot.
23. I don't trust mean girls.
24. I get unnaturally excited about the Sunday New York Times.
25. I label anything without a heartbeat. It gives me a (totally false) sense of control.

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Static Waves · 08-01-2011, 12:00 PM

Add me please?

**NOLA504** · 08-01-2011, 12:07 PM

Add me.

alexis bledel the best · 08-01-2011, 12:07 PM

Add me, please!

xkellyx · 08-01-2011, 12:09 PM

Add me please.

Static Waves · 08-01-2011, 12:49 PM

Julie is seriously flawless in her comedy.

08-01-2011, 01:04 PM

Add me, please?

I just saw "Horrible Bosses" and was like, "Hey, it's Claire!"

Sincerely, Me. · 08-01-2011, 01:21 PM

Add me please!

Static Waves · 08-01-2011, 01:22 PM

I didn't know Julie was in that movie?

Endless Obsession ♥ · 08-01-2011, 01:26 PM

Add me? She flawless!

Static Waves · 08-01-2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

I laugh at all of his jokes - with my mouth. Not with my eyes…

One of her best lines!

bellagrey13 · 08-01-2011, 01:50 PM

people say shes the most complex character. I totally agree!!!

add me please!!!

Static Waves · 08-01-2011, 02:17 PM

She truly is the most complex character.

And Julie plays all the sides of Claire perfectly.

**Barrybgb** · 08-01-2011, 02:20 PM

She's about perfect if you ask me. Lol. I love her. "Because everyone wants a Julie type"? You bet!

Static Waves · 08-01-2011, 02:35 PM

She is perfect!


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