Fri, 01 March 2019 at 3:51 pm

Sarah Hyland Credits 'Modern Family' for Getting Her Through Health Battles

Sarah Hyland opens up about how her Modern Family co-stars have helped her through her health struggles.

The Vampire Academy star visited Good Morning America to discuss the new season of Modern Family on Friday (March 1) in New York City.

She donned a red, white, and black floral dress with colorful heels, a brown coat, and a matching scarf.

Sarah has been open about living with kidney dysplasia, resulting in her 16 surgeries and two kidney transplants.

“Being at work is so amazing to me because it’s what I love,” she said. “The cast is amazing, the crew is amazing… Most of our crew members have been with us since day one, so I’ve really grown up with these people. I’ve seen them get married and have kids and all of that.”

“They always can tell if I’m not feeling well,” she continued. “Even our props guy or someone like that will be like, ‘I’m here if you need anything. I can tell and I know you don’t like to complain, but if you need anything, just let me know.’ They’ve been really amazing to me.”

“This sisterhood that I have with these girls is just amazing,” she added about her friends. “And also dogs are the greatest thing ever to happen in the entire world. You have to actively stay positive throughout things. It can take a toll on your mental health and your body, but as long as you surround yourself with the right people and stay positive, you just — yeah. But I’m good.”