'Modern Family' Producers Made Sarah Hyland Suffer on Set: "Just Surviving"
Haley Dunphy, played by Sarah Hyland, was one of Modern Family's most beloved characters, but many fans don't know what the actress went through on set. Here's what the actress herself shared.
Sarah Hyland, who played Haley Dunphy in the popular sitcom Modern Family, has spoken openly about the challenges she encountered while filming.
Despite the series' success, Hyland struggled behind the scenes due to health issues and the producers' demands.
'Modern Family' Producers Made Sarah Hyland Wear High Heels Despite Severe Pain
Hyland was diagnosed with kidney dysplasia at a young age, a rare disease that forced her to undergo several transplants. Despite her serious condition, the actress continued to work. However, the producers refused to take her health problems into account.
Hyland admitted that she suffered from gout, a painful inflammation of the joints that often develops in patients after organ transplants. Despite the terrible pain, producers forced her to wear high heels.
On the Dinner on Me podcast, Hyland admitted:
“I was always focused on essentially just surviving and knowing my lines and being there 100 percent when they yelled 'action' – and then immediately collapsing when they yelled 'cut.'”
The actress added:
“They put me in high heels. They had not established my outfit yet, and they insisted that I was wearing heels.”
Fans Are Still Outraged That the Actress Had to Go Through Such a Harrowing Experience
Fans were outraged by the producers' attitude towards the actress. Many recalled that, even in the case of pregnancy, creators find ways to hide it – such as not filming the actress below the chest or covering the stomach with different objects.
In Sarah Hyland's case, there were many alternatives to forcing her to wear uncomfortable high heels despite her severe pain. Redditor AngryPrincessWarrior wrote:
“They hide pregnancy all the time, they couldn't just shoot from the ankles up with some strappy flats?”
Sarah Hyland Was Bullied Because of Her Weight
In addition to her health issues, Sarah Hyland was bullied on social media. Some viewers criticized her appearance, calling her "too skinny." In 2017, this forced the actress to speak out on her X account, where she shared:
“I've basically been on bed rest for the past few months, I've lost a lot of muscle mass. My circumstances have put me in a place where I'm not in control of what my body looks like. So I strive to be as healthy as possible, as everyone should.”
Despite all this, the actress finished the series and later began working on other projects. However, Sarah's story once again reminds us how the TV industry treats its stars, especially regarding health.
