Eric Stonestreet credits a pivotal moment at a CAA Emmy party, where he observed Ty Burrell and Holly Burrell’s relationship, as the inspiration for his own journey to love and marriage.
The Moment That Changed Everything
Eric Stonestreet, known for his Emmy-winning role as Cameron Tucker on Modern Family, recently revealed a heartfelt moment that set him on the path to finding true love. During an episode of Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s podcast, Dinner’s On Me, Stonestreet recounted a pivotal experience at a CAA Emmy party.
“I had this really vivid moment at a CAA Emmy party,” Stonestreet shared. “Ty Burrell and [his wife] Holly Burrell, Rich Sommer and his wife were over there sitting down. I’m bebopping around the room, talking to people and meeting people and doing what you do. And I have this very distinct memory of looking over and being like, ‘I want to be those people.'”
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Ty Burrell and Holly Burrell in 2017
The Burrells: A Love Story That Inspired
The Burrells’ relationship has been a beacon of stability and love in Hollywood. They met in the 1990s while both were aspiring actors in Washington, D.C. They secretly married in 2000 and have since adopted two daughters, Frances and Greta. Ty Burrell once told Redbook that he knew he wanted to marry Holly “on our first date.”
Stonestreet’s revelation highlights the profound impact that observing genuine, grounded relationships can have. “I just didn’t want somebody that wanted to be at the party more than me,” he explained. This sentiment resonated deeply with Ferguson, who also emphasized the importance of having a grounded partner in the entertainment industry.
Stonestreet’s Journey to Love
Stonestreet’s own love story began in 2016 when he met pediatric nurse Lindsay Schweitzer at a charity event in their hometown of Kansas City. Like Burrell, it was love at first sight for Stonestreet. The couple got engaged in 2020 and tied the knot in a surprise ceremony in September 2025.
“When I found out that you were getting married, you called me the day before, or maybe two days before,” Ferguson recounted. Stonestreet explained that the couple chose to keep their wedding intimate, inviting only family. “The equivalent to an invitation to our wedding was a phone call before the wedding, which was like, ‘Hey, this is your non-invitation, but this is because we love you and we want you to know about it first,'” Stonestreet said.
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Lindsay Schweitzer with Eric Stonestreet in 2019
Why This Matters
Stonestreet’s story is a testament to the power of observation and the impact of genuine relationships. In an industry often characterized by fleeting connections, the Burrells’ enduring love story served as a model for Stonestreet. His journey from observing their relationship to finding his own love and marriage is a heartwarming narrative that resonates with fans of Modern Family and beyond.
For fans of the show, this revelation adds another layer of depth to the characters and the actors who portrayed them. It underscores the real-life bonds and inspirations that often go unnoticed behind the scenes.
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