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Sarah Hyland

Sarah Hyland is an American actress and singer born on November 24, 1990.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Sarah Hyland is an American actress and singer best known for playing Haley Dunphy on the ABC sitcom Modern Family. Born in New York City on November 24, 1990, she has also appeared in film and on Broadway.

What it is

Sarah Hyland is a performer who gained widespread recognition for her role as Haley Dunphy on Modern Family, which aired from 2009 to 2020. Her work spans television, film, and theatre, including Broadway productions.

Key details

Hyland was born Sarah Jane Hyland in New York City. Her film credits include Geek Charming, Struck by Lightning, Scary Movie 5, Vampire Academy, and The Wedding Year. She married television personality Wells Adams in 2022.

Why it matters

Hyland's role on Modern Family made her a familiar face to Canadian audiences, as the show aired widely in Canada. Her continued work in film and theatre keeps her relevant in entertainment, with international coverage of her career.

In short

  • Best known for playing Haley Dunphy on Modern Family (2009–2020).
  • Born November 24, 1990, in New York City.
  • Film credits include Geek Charming, Vampire Academy, and The Wedding Year.
  • Married Wells Adams in 2022.
Canadian angle

Sarah Hyland is familiar to Canadian audiences through Modern Family, which aired widely in Canada, and through her film and Broadway work that has received international coverage.

Quick questions

Who is Sarah Hyland?
Sarah Hyland is an American actress and singer best known for playing Haley Dunphy on Modern Family.
How old is Sarah Hyland?
She was born on November 24, 1990, making her 35 years old as of July 2026.
Is Sarah Hyland married?
Yes, she married Wells Adams in 2022.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Hyland
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, best known for Modern Family, Broadway credits, spouse, and film credits.
  2. People — https://www.people.com/tag/sarah-hyland/
    Supports: American actress, best known for Modern Family, and selected film credits.
  3. ABC — https://abc.com/cast/23461895-49a5-4093-b8e9-d836a49e3a5d
    Supports: Modern Family role and film credits including Private Parts, Struck by Lightning, Call Me Crazy: A Five Film, and Vampire Academy.
  4. Broadway.com — https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/sarah-hyland/profile/
    Supports: Broadway credits and career overview.