Ariel Winter Breast Reduction Surgery Exclusive Interview

Glamour: You were recently emancipated and don't have a relationship with your mom. Will this interview be the first she hears of your decision?

Ariel: She and I don't speak. She will find out by reading it and that's the way that is. And that's fine. I'm in such a happy place now, and in such a better place now surrounded by people who love me and really support me, and that's all I need.

Glamour: On a lighter note, the Emmys are coming up next month and Modern Family is nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series. Have you put much thought into what you'd like to wear?

Ariel: It will be my first [public] appearance, but I don't know. I'm just excited to try on all the dresses! Now I can wear all styles of dresses and all styles of things! I don't always have to pick the tightest, most formfitting dress I can find. I can pick something else and still feel good about myself. I couldn't do that before. I'm excited to finally actually feel confident and not just appear confident.

Glamour: Will your style change on Modern Family?

Ariel: I don't know. We've gotten rid of some of the flannels, though I love me some flannels sometimes! I don't really think her style is going to change that drastically, and I'm OK with that. As long as there is a variety in her wardrobe, I'm fine with it!

Glamour: And physically, how are you feeling now, postsurgery?

Ariel: I feel great. It was such a quick recovery for me. I was up and running within five days. The feeling of not having so much there was such a relief! Once the surgery was completed, I can't even explain the feeling. [A week later], I was buying clothes and crying as I put them on, I was so happy. You just feel so relieved and excited. You feel like a new person. You feel like this is how I was supposed to be.