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Julie Bowen On Why She Didn’t Think She Would Land ‘Modern Family’ & Why She Didn’t Think She Was Funny

Julie Bowen looks back at her start in comedy and reveals that she didn't think she was funny.

In a new interview, the Modern Family star recalled her team booking auditions for comedic roles, which Bowen didn’t think were suited for her. Bown said she felt more suited for dramedies like Ed, the NBC show she starred in for four seasons opposite Tom Cavanagh. Bowen also recalled that she didn’t think she could land the Modern Family role as she was pregnant at the time of the auditions.

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