Modern Family child star Frances Anderson is detailing her decision to go by a different name professionally. “Frances is actually part of my legal name. It’s my middle name, and it’s after my mom’s old family friend,

Frances Anderson—who portrayed Lilly on Modern Family under the name Aubrey Anderson-Emmons—told E! News how her new moniker plays a role in her debut EP, Drown.

The actress formerly known as Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, who broke out for her role as adoptee Lily on the Emmy-winning sitcom Modern Family, has changed her name to Frances Anderson. Anderson has adopted the new moniker to coincide with her pivot to a career in music. Her debut indie pop EP, "Drown," is out now.