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Judy Greer Reveals Why She Turned Down 'Modern Family' Lead Role
MovieWebStory by Archie Fenn
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Judy Greer reveals why she rejected the lead role in the hit sitcom 'Modern Family', opting for a different path in her burgeoning career.
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- Greer had the chance to audition for the role of Claire Dunphy, which ultimately went to actress Julie Bowen and became a career-defining part.
- Despite the potential fame and success the 'Modern Family' role could have brought, Greer felt the character didn't align with her personal vision, preferring to take on more diverse, challenging parts.
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Judy Greer, Modern Family