Judy Greer on Declining 'Modern Family' Role: Avoiding the 'America's Mom' Label
Judy Greer revealed she turned down an audition for the role of Claire Dunphy on 'Modern Family' because she wasn't interested in playing a mom at that point in her career. Greer explained that she didn't want to be "America's mom" and preferred the flexibility of film roles over the long-term commitment of a TV series. The role eventually went to Julie Bowen, who won two Emmy Awards for her performance.