About
Ariel Winter Workman is an American actress, best known for her role as Alex Dunphy in the ABC sitcom *Modern Family*. Her portrayal of the intelligent and nerdy Alex earned her critical acclaim and widespread recognition. She and her *Modern Family* co-stars won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series four times. Winter has been acting since childhood.
Career Timeline
*Modern Family* Breakthrough Role
Ariel Winter lands the role of Alex Dunphy on *Modern Family*, marking her breakthrough and jumpstarting her career. Her initial salary is modest, but her visibility increases dramatically.
Rising Child Star
As *Modern Family* gains popularity, Winter's salary and endorsements increase. She becomes a recognized child star and begins accumulating wealth.
Continued *Modern Family* Success
Winter's earnings continue to climb as *Modern Family* remains a top-rated show. She secures more endorsement deals and her net worth grows substantially.
*Modern Family* Final Seasons
In the final seasons of *Modern Family*, Ariel is making great money. She is now a very successful actress.
Post-*Modern Family* Projects
With *Modern Family* ending, Winter explores new acting roles and ventures, experiencing a slight increase in net worth through varied projects.
Expanding Acting Roles
Ariel continues to grow her portfolio with a variety of roles, while also gaining recognition for voice acting.
Established Actress, Solid Career
Winter has maintained a steady career, leveraging her *Modern Family* fame for continued work in television and film. She remains a well-known actress, but has not yet reached A-list status.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026