Judy Greer Turned Down ‘Modern Family’ Audition Because She Didn’t Want to Be ‘America’s Mom’

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• Judy Greer, known for roles in 'Arrested Development' and 'Ant-Man', was offered the part of Claire Dunphy on 'Modern Family' but declined, not wanting to be typecast as a maternal figure
• The role went to Julie Bowen, who played Claire for 11 seasons on the hit ABC sitcom, cementing her as a beloved 'TV mom' - Greer's choice allowed her to pursue more diverse roles over the years