“ I was a creditworthy grownup that happened to be around at the correct fourth dimension , " Julie said .
In a new interview,Julie Bowenspoke about supportingSarah Hyland, who played her daughter onModern Family, while she was in an abusive relationship.
Back in 2014, Sarah obtained a temporaryrestraining orderagainst her ex-boyfriend, Matthew Prokop, alleging that during their five-year relationship, he physically and verbally abused her. Sarah also claimed that after she ended the relationship, he threatened her.
On the June 3rd episode ofThe Skinny Confidential Him & Herpodcast, cohost Lauryn Bosstick said, “Sarah Hyland gives you credit for saving her life after a violent relationship.”
“That’s very sweet of her,” Julie responded. Lauren added, “You were, it sounds like, a mother to her.”
“I was a responsible adult that happened to be around at the right time," Julie continued. “But I mean, I’m sure another responsible adult would have done the exact same thing. I just love her.”
Julie went on to say that she feels as if Sarah was one of her own kids, along withAriel Winter, Nolan Gould, and Rico Rodriguez, who played Alex, Luke, and Manny onModern Family,respectively.
“I look at them all like my kids,” she continued. “I love them.”
Listen to the full podcast episodehere.
