As a young child, the brunette beauty was diagnosed with kidney dysplasia and in 2012 she received a kidney transplant from her father. She is currently taking the steroid prednisone, which she admits is “saving her life” but can also cause her to look swollen.

Why does Haley look weird in Season 8?

The actress has fought a lifelong battle with kidney dysplasia, and she received a kidney transplant from her father in 2012. In January, she skipped the SAG Awards due to health concerns.

What happened to Haley's face on Modern Family?

After sharing her inspiring selfie last week, Hyland told fans that she was back at home from the hospital and “feelin great.” She also revealed that IV antibiotics had saved her life, and that she had remedied her swollen face with a facial from celebrity skin expert, Nurse Jamie.

Why did Haley get fat in Season 8?

The actress told fans she's been dealing with ongoing health issues. Hyland said she's "basically been on bed rest" for the past few months and has lost muscle mass. She has been on the medication prednisone, which Hyland says has caused swelling in her face.

Why does Sarah Hyland look so different?

The XOXO actress has long been open about her health struggles, which include a battle with kidney dysplasia. She received a kidney transplant in 2012, and, after being body-shamed on Twitter for a "puffier" appearance, revealed that she is on "life-saving" steroids which caused such side effect.

Why does Haley Dunphy look so different?

Why does Haley look different in Season 9? As a young child, the brunette beauty was diagnosed with kidney dysplasia and in 2012 she received a kidney transplant from her father. She is currently taking the steroid prednisone, which she admits is “saving her life” but can also cause her to look swollen.

Why is Haley wearing a wig on Modern Family?

The actress said various medications made her hair fall out

“With medications and stuff, it can make your hair fall out,” the actress said. “So I had extensions put in for Haley to hide any of that loss.” According to Hyland, her hair texture has also changed since it started growing back.

Why is Sarah hylands face so puffy in Season 8?

While it's unknown what specifically she's being treated for, Hyland battles kidney dysplasia and has been open about struggling with chronic pain and illness all her life. On Thursday, Hyland shared a close-up photo of her swollen face. “Sometimes a selfie is more than just a good angle or feelin cute.

Who gave Sarah Hyland a kidney?

In 2012, Hyland's father donated a kidney to his daughter. After four years, her body rejected the transplanted organ, and she needed dialysis treatment for kidney failure. In 2017, her brother donated a kidney for her second transplant, which has been successful so far.

Why is Haley's face so puffy?

Because I know that my face is swollen from medication that is saving my life,” she said, in reference to being on prednisone, a corticosteroid used to suppress the immune system and reduce inflammation and swelling, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Why did they change Lily on Modern Family?

Aubrey replaces Jaden and Ella Hiller, the identical twin girls who played Lily for the Emmy-winning sitcom's first two seasons. The reason for the re-casting, a show source tells PEOPLE, is because the Hiller twins didn't enjoy acting. When they were required to be in scenes, they became agitated and unhappy.

Why does Sarah Hyland look like a kid?

Health. Hyland was diagnosed with kidney dysplasia as a young child and received a kidney transplant from her father in April 2012.

Did Sarah Hyland have a baby?

Hyland wrote simply, "He's our nephew!!! @wellsadams and I did not have a baby." She included several laughing emojis in her update to show that they got a kick out of the speculation.

What happened to Sarah Hyland?

Hyland received a kidney from her father when she was 21. Sadly, her body rejected the organ four years later. Hyland worked through hospital visits, medications that left her face swollen, and dialysis three times a week.

How old is Haley off Modern Family?

Hyland is 30-years-old and was born in the Manhattan section of New York City.

What does Haley name her twins?

"It took us a while but we finally named our babies," Dylan starts. "This is Poppy because that' my favorite flower," Haley introduces the little baby girl. "And this is George because he came out looking curious. You know like Boy George" Dylan says of the baby boy, also referencing the popular cartoon.

Does Cam and Mitchell get divorced?

Modern Family's Cam and Mitch will be getting divorced next season, actress Julie Bowen revealed Saturday at L.A.'s Paleyfest. “We have a very exciting opening to Season 7,” she teased.

Did Sarah Hyland wear hair extensions in Modern Family?

“This is just my natural hair,” the 28-year-old actress recently told Refinery29. Hyland went on to explain that over the years, she's chosen to wear “extensions” on Modern Family, because her hair had started to fall out as a result of her battle with kidney dysplasia and endometriosis.

Is Haley wearing a wig in season 10?

"This is just my natural hair," Hyland told Refinery29. While filming the show, Hyland said she relied on extensions to get her character's signature long locks, because her own hair had started to fall out.

How old is Haley Dunphy when she gets pregnant?

We've had Phil and Claire talk about it, but you've never seen it. So that will be a really interesting aspect because she is 25 years old, which is a completely normal time to have a baby; in some states that's old and in other states that's a fetus.

What does Alex Dunphy study?

Although she was trying to decide between MIT and Caltech, she eventually chose the prestigious California Tech School. There, she majored in biochemistry, according to Modern Family Fandom.

How did Jay Meet Gloria on Modern Family?

It's been said on numerous occasions that Jay and Gloria met at a diner. They two started talking over pie and slowly began dating. However, in "Undeck the Halls," Jay tells Mitchell that he met Gloria at a wedding and they conversed over chocolate cake.

Is Haley pregnant in real life Modern Family?

No, the actor behind this character wasn't actually pregnant while filming for Modern Family. This character appeared with a pregnancy suit for several episodes, even stating that the experience was uncomfortable. “It's horrible,” Vergara said during an interview with Access Hollywood.