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Ariel Winter Reveals Childhood Harassment as She Stars in Predator Sting Docuseries

Her participation in YouTube’s SOSA Undercover channels her experiences of early harassment into activism against sexual predators.

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Overview

  • Winter said she received inappropriate messages from older men both online and in person during her rise as a child star, describing it as deeply traumatic.
  • She recalled intense body scrutiny in her teens, facing criticism for weight gain from an antidepressant and backlash when she later lost it.
  • The former Modern Family actress has undergone therapy to address her mental health and has built a happier life outside Los Angeles.
  • Winter is featured in SOSA Undercover, teaming with Safe from Online Sex Abuse and law enforcement to expose and apprehend predators.
  • She expressed a desire to start a family but emphasized she needs to heal completely before taking that next step.