Julie Bowen Demonstrates on Supporting Sarah Hyland Amid Abusive Connection

Julie Bowen is opening up about her bond with Sarah Hyland.

The 54-12 months-outdated recently reflected on being there for her Modern day Household costar during an abusive romance. 

“I was a dependable grownup that transpired to be close to at the correct time,” Bowen said on the June 3 episode of The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast. “I indicate, I’m sure another responsible adult would have done the exact similar factor. I just enjoy her.”

In fact, the actress, who portrayed mom Claire Dunphy on Modern Loved ones, stated she feels a maternal link to all the stars who played her youngsters on the show—including Hyland, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould—as perfectly as to Rico Rodriguez, who portrayed her more youthful stepbrother. 

“I glimpse at them all like my kids,” she ongoing. “I adore them.”

Hyland acquired a restraining purchase against ex-boyfriend Matthew Prokop in 2014, her attorney verified to E! News at the time. In courtroom documents earlier acquired by E! Information, she alleged Prokop bodily and verbally abused her during their relationship—which she said included him choking her through a May 2014 argument—and that he threatened her right after they break up.