A new boyfriend for Julie Bowen, but his identity stays private

Julie Bowen said she has a new boyfriend at Step Up’s 2026 Annual Inspiration Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 25. The “Modern Family” actress, 56, is keeping his identity private and called him “smart and funny,” saying she values brains in a partner.

Bowen was previously married to Scott Phillips. They married in 2004, separated after 13 years and finalized their divorce in 2018; they share three sons.