Nolan Gould Would Make Personalized Ornaments forModern FamilyCastmates and Crew Each Christmas

Mar. 15, 2025

Nolan Gould as Luke on ‘Modern Family,’ Nolan Gould in March 2024.Photo:Bob D’Amico/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Rodin Eckenroth/Getty

Bob D’Amico/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Rodin Eckenroth/Getty

Nolan Gouldwas all about adding a personal touch when celebrating the holiday season with theModern Familyteam.While appearing on a recently released episode of theDinner’s on Mepodcast, the actor, 25, opened up to his former castmateJesse Tyler Fergusonabout gifting personalized Christmas ornaments to theirModern Familycollaborators.“Every year for Christmas, you know, there’s always a stress about, like, what to give the crew for Christmas, what to give other cast members for Christmas, [and] you gave the greatest gift ever,” Ferguson, 48, told Gould. “Every year you made these really sweet homemade ornaments that would incorporate a photo, usually like a press photo, fromModern Family.“Noting that he would sign “Love, Nolan” on the back of the gifts, Gould explained, “Some of the people that were on [the show] for all 11 years have all 11 of them,” to which Ferguson replied, “That’s right — I’m one of them.“Gould then detailed that his annual present still resonates, explaining, “[At] Christmastime every year, somebody will send me a photo of all of them on the tree.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The cast of ‘Modern Family.'.Bob D’Amico/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyGould starred as Luke Dunphy onModern Familyfor 11 seasons from 2009 to 2020, participating in a cast that included Ferguson,Ed O’Neill,Sofía Vergara,Julie Bowen,Ty Burrell,Eric Stonestreet,Rico Rodriguez,Ariel WinterandSarah Hyland.Elsewhere during the podcast appearance, the star reflected ongrowing up while filming the popular ABC series, stating, “I would not change my childhood. Like, I’m really happy. I got to be part of such an incredible show. I know that like a lot of other child actors don’t have it as lucky.”Though he admitted being a child star meant “all these doors closed on kind of a traditional lifestyle,” Gould said that it has since “opened up these really beautiful doors on a traditional, nonlinear lifestyle.“He explained, “I’m doing a lot of the things now, maybe that people kind of did when they were young.”“I’m happy with where I’m at now, and I’m so glad I got to be a part of the show,” he continued. “I wouldn’t change that.“Seasons one to 11 ofModern Familyare available to stream on Hulu.

Nolan Gouldwas all about adding a personal touch when celebrating the holiday season with theModern Familyteam.

While appearing on a recently released episode of theDinner’s on Mepodcast, the actor, 25, opened up to his former castmateJesse Tyler Fergusonabout gifting personalized Christmas ornaments to theirModern Familycollaborators.

“Every year for Christmas, you know, there’s always a stress about, like, what to give the crew for Christmas, what to give other cast members for Christmas, [and] you gave the greatest gift ever,” Ferguson, 48, told Gould. “Every year you made these really sweet homemade ornaments that would incorporate a photo, usually like a press photo, fromModern Family.”

Noting that he would sign “Love, Nolan” on the back of the gifts, Gould explained, “Some of the people that were on [the show] for all 11 years have all 11 of them,” to which Ferguson replied, “That’s right — I’m one of them.”

Gould then detailed that his annual present still resonates, explaining, “[At] Christmastime every year, somebody will send me a photo of all of them on the tree.”

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The cast of ‘Modern Family.'.Bob D’Amico/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Bob D’Amico/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Gould starred as Luke Dunphy onModern Familyfor 11 seasons from 2009 to 2020, participating in a cast that included Ferguson,Ed O’Neill,Sofía Vergara,Julie Bowen,Ty Burrell,Eric Stonestreet,Rico Rodriguez,Ariel WinterandSarah Hyland.

Elsewhere during the podcast appearance, the star reflected ongrowing up while filming the popular ABC series, stating, “I would not change my childhood. Like, I’m really happy. I got to be part of such an incredible show. I know that like a lot of other child actors don’t have it as lucky.”

Though he admitted being a child star meant “all these doors closed on kind of a traditional lifestyle,” Gould said that it has since “opened up these really beautiful doors on a traditional, nonlinear lifestyle.”

He explained, “I’m doing a lot of the things now, maybe that people kind of did when they were young.”

“I’m happy with where I’m at now, and I’m so glad I got to be a part of the show,” he continued. “I wouldn’t change that.”

Seasons one to 11 ofModern Familyare available to stream on Hulu.

source: people.com