Write me a paragraph for an article on the show Modern Family. It should contain information on the basic plot, cast, creators, and popularity of the show. Write between 180-210 words.
Modern Family is one of the most popular television shows of the 21st century. Over 11 seasons, the show racked up an incredible 18 Emmy awards, dominating the sitcom category. The show focuses on one extended family and the different but connected lives they all live. The show follows the Pritchett family as they have each built their own families separately. The daughter, Claire, has a traditional family with her husband Phil, and three children. The son Mitchell is in a heterosexual marriage with Cam and has an adopted daughter. And finally, their father Jay who has remarried a younger Colombian woman, played by Sofia Vergara, and takes on a stepfather role to her son. Similar to The Office, the show employs a mockumentary style in which characters take asides to speak to the camera. Creators Steve Levitan and Christopher Lloyd created a lovable but flawed cast of characters who push the envelope at every turn. Each family is unique and relatable in their own way; they create a fascinating and compelling family dynamic that is impossible not to get attached to. This article will explore the nuance and popularity of the show, and the creators and cast who made it possible.