There was a noticeable smile on Julie Bowen’s face as she recently took her three sons to Disneyland for an unforgettable adventure. Wearing a celebratory pin that read, "I'm celebrating," there was one item conspicuously absent: her wedding ring. Just days earlier, Julie and her husband of 13 years, Scott Phillips, had announced their decision to part ways. According to an insider speaking exclusively to Closer Weekly, "They’ve made the choice to move forward—there’s no going back. They’ve both moved on." Despite the heartache, Julie remains committed to ensuring the split is as smooth as possible for their boys—Oliver Phillips, 10, and twins John Phillips and Gustav Phillips, both 8.
A Smooth Transition for the Kids
For Julie, now 47, the well-being of her children takes precedence above all else. "The most important thing for kids is regularity and structure," she emphasized. "I really strive to maintain that for them." To achieve this, the boys will enjoy meaningful time with both parents. As the insider explained, "Scott is an amazing dad and has set up a place nearby so he can stay close to the boys. They’re aiming for equal time with both parents. This was a top priority for Julie and Scott. They’re doing the right thing—they don’t want the kids’ lives to change drastically, aside from their parents no longer sharing the same roof." It’s clear that both parents are focused on maintaining stability and love for their children during this challenging period.
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Signs of Strain in the Marriage
While Julie and Scott seemed like the perfect couple on the surface, signs of tension began to surface in recent years. Scott, a real estate investor, grew weary of the Hollywood party scene and often opted out of attending events with Julie. At last year’s Emmys, which coincided with their 13th wedding anniversary, Julie attended alone. Months later, she confided to Closer that if they were to embark on a second honeymoon, she’d prefer "anywhere I can sleep a lot, and I can bring the kids. I love them so much." Despite the split, Julie and her boys are surrounded by love and support as they navigate this new chapter. "The kids are doing well—they’re so loved," the insider shared. "That’s one thing they’ve never lacked."
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Support Systems in Times of Need
Thankfully, Julie has a robust support system to lean on during this challenging time. In addition to her immediate family, including her sisters Annie Luetkemeyer and Molly Luetkemeyer, and their families, she also has her Modern Family co-star Sofia Vergara by her side. According to the insider, Sofia provides "hilarious but very sound advice." She encourages Julie not to take life too seriously, urging her to slow down, enjoy more hearty meals, and cut back on excessive exercise. "Sofia often tells her she’s too intense," the insider revealed. With Modern Family wrapping up its 10th and likely final season, and a role opposite Melissa McCarthy in the upcoming comedy Life of the Party, Julie still finds solace in her downtime with her children. "When I get home and can just hang with my kids, that’s the fun part," she told Closer.
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