Alexandria Anastasia "Alex" Dunphy (born: January 14, 1996) is the middle child of Claire and Phil Dunphy. She is the older sister to her goofy brother, Luke and the younger sister to her shallow sister, Haley. She's the sarcastic genius of the Dunphy family and is known for her high intellect and brutal honesty. Alex prefers logic over emotions and avoids unnecessary social interaction. Despite her cold exterior, she secretly cares deeply for her loved ones close to her and strives to prove her worth beyond just her own academic achievements.