Ariel Winter Biography: Boyfriend, Age, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Parents, Height

Ariel Winter is an American actress, voice artist, and singer best known for her role as Alex Dunphy in the ABC sitcom Modern Family.

With a career spanning over two decades, she has showcased her versatility in television, film, and animation, while also advocating for body positivity and mental health.

Profile

• Full Name: Ariel Winter Workman
• Stage Name: Ariel Winter
• Born: January 28, 1998
• Age: 27 years old
• Birthplace: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American Actress, Voice Artist, Singer, Model, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 1
• Parents: Chrisoula Workman (née Batistas) (mother), and Glenn Workman (father)
• Siblings: 2, Shanelle Workman Gray (sister), and Jimmy Workman (brother)
• Boyfriend: Luke Benward
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1 million to $15 million

Early Life and Education

Ariel Winter Workman was born on January 28, 1998, in Fairfax, Virginia, to Chrisoula Workman, of Greek descent, and Glenn Workman, of German and English descent. The youngest of three siblings, Ariel grew up in a family of actors, with her older sister Shanelle Workman (known for One Life to Live) and brother Jimmy Workman (Pugsley in The Addams Family).

Raised initially in Fairfax, she moved to Los Angeles, California, where her career began at age four. Ariel faced a tumultuous childhood, alleging physical and emotional abuse by her mother. In 2012, at age 14, her sister Shanelle filed for guardianship, and in 2014, the court awarded guardianship to Shanelle, removing Ariel from her mother’s care. Ariel was legally emancipated in 2015 at age 17.

Ariel was homeschooled until age 14 due to her acting commitments, later attending Campbell Hall School in Los Angeles, graduating in June 2016. She enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to study political science but paused her studies to focus on her career. Her Greek middle name, Eleftheria, meaning “liberty,” reflects her maternal heritage, though she speaks only basic Greek, unlike her siblings.

Career

Ariel’s career began at age four with a Cool Whip commercial in 2002. Her first television role was in Listen Up! (2005), followed by guest appearances on Freddie, Monk, Bones, Nip/Tuck, Criminal Minds, Crossing Jordan, and ER.

At age seven, she debuted in film as Young Harmony Faith Lane in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005). Her breakthrough came in 2009 when she was cast as Alex Dunphy, the intelligent middle child in Modern Family, starring in all 11 seasons (2009–2020). The role earned her widespread acclaim and four Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

Ariel’s voice acting career is extensive, beginning with Gretchen in Phineas and Ferb (2007–2015). She voiced Sofia in Disney Junior’s Sofia the First (2013–2018), Marina the Mermaid in Jake and the Never Land Pirates, and characters in animated films like Bambi II (2006), Horton Hears a Who! (2008), Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006), Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009), and Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014) as Penny Peterson.

In 2017, she voiced SmurfLily in Smurfs: The Lost Village. Other film roles include Speed Racer (2008), Duress (2009), Opposite Day (2009), and The Chaperone (2011), for which she earned a Young Artist Award nomination. She starred in The Last Movie Star (2017) with Burt Reynolds and guest-starred in Law & Order: SVU (2019). In 2022, she voiced Abigail “Abi” Blyg in the video game The Quarry.

Post-Modern Family, Ariel has explored producing, collaborating with boyfriend Luke Benward on the short film Boys (2021), and continues acting while advocating for social causes. Her purple belt in Taekwondo and singing talents, including work on an unreleased personal album, add to her multifaceted career.

Awards and Nominations

• 2010–2013: Screen Actors Guild Awards – Won Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for Modern Family (shared with cast).
• 2010: Young Artist Award – Won Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series for Modern Family (shared with cast).
• 2011–2012: Young Artist Award – Nominated Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series for Modern Family.
• 2012: Young Artist Award – Nominated Best Actress in a Motion Picture for The Chaperone.
• 2017: People’s Choice Awards – Nominated Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress for Modern Family.
• 2017: iHorror Awards – Nominated Best Actress – Horror Series for Modern Family.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @arielwinter
• Facebook Handle: @arielwinter
• Twitter Handle: @arielwinter1
• TikTok Handle: @arielwinter
• YouTube: Ariel Winter

Personal Life

Ariel Winter has been in a relationship with actor Luke Benward since late 2019. They collaborated on the short film Boys (2021) and share six dogs: Casper, Cobain, Cupid, Chloe, Cash, and Cleo.

Previously, she dated Levi Meaden (2016–2019), living together in her Sherman Oaks home, and was linked to Callan McAuliffe (2011), Cameron Palatas (2012–2013), and Laurent Gaudette (2014–2016). In 2022, Ariel moved from Los Angeles to Nashville, Tennessee, seeking a quieter life.

Ariel underwent breast reduction surgery in 2015 at age 17 to alleviate physical pain and public scrutiny, a decision she openly discussed as empowering. She holds a purple belt in Taekwondo, enjoys reading 15th–16th century literature, cooking, and singing.

A passionate advocate, she supports the Creative Coalition, No Kid Hungry, GLSEN, and anti-bullying campaigns, drawing from her experiences with childhood abuse and online body-shaming. Ariel is close to her nieces, Skylar and Parker, daughters of Shanelle, and volunteers with SOSA as a decoy against online predators. Her Aquarius zodiac sign and Chinese zodiac Tiger reflect her independent and bold spirit.

Filmography

• Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005, Film) – Young Harmony Faith Lane
• Bambi II (2006, Animated Film) – Thumper’s Sister (voice)
• Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006, Animated Film) – Additional Voices
• Horton Hears a Who! (2008, Animated Film) – Additional Voices
• Speed Racer (2008, Film) – Young Trixie
• Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009, Animated Film) – Additional Voices
• Duress (2009, Film) – Sarah Barnett
• Opposite Day (2009, Film) – Carla Benson
• The Chaperone (2011, Film) – Sally
• Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred (2011, TV Film) – Talia
• Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess (2012, TV Film) – Sofia (voice)
• Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014, Animated Film) – Penny Peterson (voice)
• Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017, Animated Film) – SmurfLily (voice)
• The Last Movie Star (2017, Film) – Lil

Television (Selected):

• Listen Up! (2005, Series) – Little Girl
• Freddie (2005, Series) – Hobo Girl
• Monk (2006, Series) – Donna Cain
• Bones (2006, Series) – Liza
• ER (2006–2008, Series) – Lucy Moore
• Phineas and Ferb (2007–2015, Animated Series) – Gretchen (voice)
• Modern Family (2009–2020, Series) – Alex Dunphy
• Jake and the Never Land Pirates (2011–2013, Animated Series) – Marina the Mermaid (voice)
• Sofia the First (2013–2018, Animated Series) – Sofia (voice)
• Law & Order: SVU (2019, Series) – Reagan Michaels
• Robot Chicken (2019, Animated Series) – Various (voice)

Video Games:

• The Quarry (2022) – Abigail “Abi” Blyg (voice)

Net Worth

Ariel Winter’s estimated net worth is $1 million to $15 million. Her primary income comes from Modern Family, where she earned $70,000–$125,000 per episode in later seasons, totaling millions over 250 episodes.

Voice roles in Sofia the First, Phineas and Ferb, and films like Smurfs: The Lost Village, plus Instagram sponsorships ($2,000–$300,000 per post), endorsements (CoverGirl, American Eagle), and real estate investments (e.g., a $12 million Virginia home) contribute.