Modern Family' actress Ariel Winter opens up on decision to have breast reduction surgery Fox News Ariel Winter, best known as Alex from Modern Family, is gaining widespread praise for openly criticizing Israel's unchecked actions in Lebanon and Palestine. Despite potential career risks, Ariel's fearless stance has struck Ariel Winter Wears Cleavage Baring Dress For Casual Red Carpet With 'Modern Family' Cast: See Her Daring Look! Entertainment Tonight Modern Family Actress Ariel Winter said the media brutally critiqued her physical appearance, especially during the early seasons of the show. It was every headline I read about myself, like, grown people