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Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Dad Once Asked Why the Modern Family Alum Took on 'So Many Gay Parts’

Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s dad once questioned the type of roles he takes on. The 'Modern Family' alum shared on an episode of his 'Dinner’s on Me' podcast that his dad asked him why he has played "so many gay parts."

The Modern Family alum, 49, shared on the May 13 episode of his Dinner’s on Me podcast that his dad asked him why he had played "so many gay parts" as he was starring in the hit ABC sitcom. Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet on 'Modern Family'.Tony Rivetti/Getty The actor continued to share that he explained to his dad "why it was important for me to play this role. The show, among others that depicted LGBTQ+ relationships at the time, was credited for ushering in a wave of acceptance for same-sex marriage, per a 2012 poll conducted by The Hollywood Reporter.

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