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Apparently, Another Comedic Favorite Could Have Played Claire Dunphy In Modern Family, And It Would Have Been A Totally Different Show

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Iconic 'Modern Family' matriarch Claire Dunphy nearly went to a different comedic actress, revealing a wildly different show
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  • Actress Lisa Kudrow, best known for playing Phoebe on 'Friends', was considered for the role of Claire Dunphy, bringing a drastically different dynamic to the beloved family sitcom
  • Kudrow's Phoebe-esque zaniness could have made 'Modern Family' more of an outright comedy instead of the heartwarming blend of humor and family that made it such a hit
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Julie Bowen, Lisa Kudrow, Modern Family
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