Ariel Winter Reveals Abuse, Fights for Child Safety

Ariel Winter, famed for her role as Alex Dunphy on 'Modern Family,' has revealed enduring trauma as a child actress, including being targeted by male predators online and in person, and experiencing emotional abuse from her mother. The accumulation of these abuses led her to seek therapy and ultimately move away from Los Angeles. Winter described the entertainment industry as a 'dark place' and detailed how public scrutiny over her body and mental health challenges compounded her struggles. She is now an advocate with the nonprofit SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse), working to expose and apprehend child sex predators. Her advocacy is motivated by a desire to protect other children from similar harm. Winter remains focused on healing and using her platform to inspire positive change.