Eric Stonestreet Modern Family Wedding Inspiration: How Ty Burrell Redefined Love for Him

In the middle of a glitzy Hollywood party, Eric Stonestreet found the blueprint for his future. The Modern Family star, famous for playing the flamboyant Cameron Tucker, recently opened up about how his co-star Ty Burrell inspired him to seek a grounded, lasting love. Speaking on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's 'Dinner's On Me' podcast, Stonestreet revealed that watching the Burrells made him realize, "I want to be those people."

How Ty Burrell's Marriage Inspired Eric Stonestreet's Search for Love

Eric Stonestreet recalled a vivid memory from a CAA Emmy party during the height of Modern Family's run. While celebrities were networking and "bebopping around the room," he noticed Ty Burrell and his wife, Holly, simply sitting together, enjoying each other's company. That moment of quiet connection in a loud room changed his perspective on dating entirely.

"I just didn't want somebody that wanted to be at the party more than me," Stonestreet explained. He sought a partner who valued the relationship over the spotlight. Jesse Tyler Ferguson agreed, noting that as a public figure, having a grounded counterweight is essential for survival in the industry.

From a 2016 Charity Event to a Surprise 2025 Wedding

Stonestreet eventually found that grounded partner in Lindsay Schweitzer, a pediatric nurse from Kansas City. The pair met at a charity event in 2016 and got engaged in 2020. In a move that surprised many fans, they tied the knot in a private ceremony in September 2025. Before the big day, Eric made a special call to Ty Burrell to tell him how much his example had influenced his life's direction.