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Only a little is known about Julie Bowen's boyfriends besides what she shares during interviews. Among them was an Italian man she lived with while studying in Italy.
Julie Bowen is not one to hold back details of her private life. Fans learn more about the actress and her life before fame through interviews.
Last year, Bowen revealed she was retired from the dating scene. However, one celebrity would have been successful in bringing her back.

Julie Bowen during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
In a 2022 interview on "The Ellen Show," Bowen revealed she was single and would spend a lot of time with her adorable fur baby.
At that time, she openly said she had a crush on Harry Styles and would come out of dating retirement for him. Bowen compared the singer to Twitch, calling them "gorgeous and sexy." She added:
"You feel so much joy that you don't feel dirty about what's happening in their pants."

ulie Bowen during the 2018 Baby2Baby Gala on November 10, 2018, in Culver City, California. | Source: Getty Images
In a different interview, Bowen revealed she once had an Italian boyfriend while living in Italy. Bowen was set to study Italian Renaissance for a semester but stayed for a year. Then 18 with long blonde hair, Bowen was considered very beautiful in the country and would often get attention from men.
Julie Bowen and Scott Phillips agreed to divide their $25.3 million assets in the middle while child custody and support arrangements were kept private.
Initially, she didn't like being eyed and would focus on getting to and from school, but as time passed, she became more open to getting to know others and dating. One of those men was Fabio, with whom she entered a serious relationship.
While their relationship was great, things changed when Julie Bowen's boyfriend came to the US. According to Bowen, her then-boyfriend couldn't speak English and had no interest in learning the language. He also had different personalities and priorities then, leading to their breakup.
Although the "Modern Family" star had mishaps in her previous relationship, she eventually found Scott Phillips, the man she would marry. The pair tied the knot in September 2004 and had three kids: Oliver and twins John and Gustav.
Unfortunately, the pair separated after over a decade of marriage. Bowen was quick to admit that disagreements were normal in their household. She said:
"Butting heads is part of life. I mean, I've spent a lot of time in excellent therapy, and butting heads is part of life."

Julie Bowen and Scott Phillips during Hollywood and Fashion Unite for The Inaugural "Kid Art Event: A Benefit for P.S. Arts" - June 1, 2006 | Source: Getty Images
Julie Bowen and Scott Phillips agreed to divide their $25.3 million assets in the middle while child custody and support arrangements were kept private. Their divorce was finalized in 2018.
Bowen's relationships had always been with men, but she once opened up about being in love with a woman who did not love her back. Since that pursuit never took off, Bowen never challenged her sexuality and still identifies as a straight woman.

ulie Bowen during the 2018 Baby2Baby Gala on November 10, 2018, in Culver City, California. | Source: Getty Images
The "Hubie Halloween" star now lives most of her days as a proud mother to her three boys. Her eldest son, Oliver, was born on April 10, 2007, while her twins, John, and Gustav Phillips, entered the world on May 8, 2009.
The actress was pregnant with the twins as she began filming for "Modern Family," alongside Ty Burrell, Sarah Hyland, Eric Stonestreet, Sofia Vergara, and more talents.

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