Every now and then an actor will land a role that's not too much of a stretch from their real lives, which is totally the case with Ariel Winter's character on Modern Family. Ariel plays Alex on the hilarious sitcom about a big family with lots of quirks and when it comes down to it, Ariel says she and Alex would be best friends in real life. Peep our chat with this up-and-comer and get deets on the best perk in the biz: the dresses!

How are you like and unlike your character, Alex?
Coincidentally, Alex and I are both loyal and smart (not really tooting my own horn), cynical and funny and I have to admit, I'm a bit of a smart alec myself, if you ask my parents. We both really value education. The biggest difference is how we dress. Alex is more Urban Outfitters tomboy and I'm more of an edgy rock and roll younger version of Taylor Swift. Also, I don't wear glasses or play cello.

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