Her very own Modern Family! Ariel Winter is supported by her father and sister at Mr Peabody & Sherman premiere

By Jennifer Pearson

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Ariel Winter's relationship with her mother is infamously troubled.

But the 16-year-old Modern Family star was instead supported by her father at the premiere her new movie Mr Peabody & Sherman on Wednesday.

Glenn Workman joined Ariel and her sister Shanelle, who has been her legal guardian since 2012, at the glitzy event.

A real Modern Family: Ariel Winter attended the LA premiere of her film Mr Peabody & Sherman on Wednesday with her father Glenn Workman and her sister and legal guardian Shanelle and nieces

A real Modern Family: Ariel Winter attended the LA premiere of her film Mr Peabody & Sherman on Wednesday with her father Glenn Workman and her sister and legal guardian Shanelle and nieces

Shanelle's daghters Skylar and Parker completed the group.

This was a rare public outing for daughter and father, and a welcome one for the smiling and obviously happy actress.

The petite Ariel was definitely enjoying having her family along for the ride as they stopped to pose for a group picture.

When she wasn't posing with the family unit, Ariel showed her sisterly affection by hugging Shanelle.

Time to shine: The 16-year-old put aside her troubles with her mother to enjoy this family outing

Time to shine: The 16-year-old put aside her troubles with her mother to enjoy this family outing

Sisterly affection: Ariel gave her elder sister Shanelle a warm hug

Sisterly affection: Ariel gave her elder sister Shanelle a warm hug

Unbreakable bond: The teen star chose to live with Shanelle, 35, in 2012 and Ariel's dad Glenn now supports her decision

Unbreakable bond: The teen star chose to live with Shanelle, 35, in 2012 and Ariel's dad Glenn now supports her decision

Ariel was becoming in a monochrome-patterned dress and bright pink heels while her sibling matched that look in a peach printed frock.

Just last week Ariel's mother, Chrystal Workman, was ordered to hand over about $4,000 in residual checks intended for the actress, it has been reported. 

A Los Angeles judge made the ruling on Friday after Ariel's father Glenn filed court documents claiming Chrystal, his estranged wife, violated a court order by depositing the paychecks.

Estranged: Ariel and her mother Chrystal, pictured in LA's Glendale area in November 2012, have been estranged for two years

Estranged: Ariel and her mother Chrystal, pictured in LA's Glendale area in November 2012, have been estranged for two years

Lovely in monochrome: Ariel wore a black-and-white patterned dress with bright pink pumps
Lovely in monochrome: Ariel wore a black-and-white patterned dress with bright pink pumps

Lovely in monochrome: Ariel wore a black-and-white patterned dress with bright pink pumps

Happy pals: Ariel gave a kiss to characters from the animated adventure comedy Mr Peabody & Sherman

Happy pals: Ariel gave a kiss to characters from the animated adventure comedy Mr Peabody & Sherman

Got a pen: The actress gladly signed her autograph to fan memorabilia

Got a pen: The actress gladly signed her autograph to fan memorabilia

Furry fun: The film's Max Charles and Allison Janney posed with a canine pal

Furry fun: The film's Max Charles and Allison Janney posed with a canine pal

Although the money was deposited into a bank account for Ariel's production company Winter Sky, Glenn protested because he was given 'sole control of Ariel's finances'  as part of a 2012 custody agreement.

The judge ordered Chrystal to turn over the money by March 14 and was told not to represent herself as being affiliated with Winter Sky, according to a report by RadarOnline.com.

The teen star has been under the legal guardianship of her 35-year-old sister Shanelle since 2012.

Fabulous in fuchsia: Allison Janney rocked a bright pink dress with silvery heels and matching clutch

Fabulous in fuchsia: Allison Janney rocked a bright pink dress with silvery heels and matching clutch

Touch of class: Leslie Mann graced the event in a white-over-black number while Lake Bell donned a black jumpsuit with one beige shoulder
Touch of class: Leslie Mann graced the event in a white-over-black number while Lake Bell donned a black jumpsuit with one beige shoulder

Touch of class: Leslie Mann graced the event in a white-over-black number while Lake Bell donned a black jumpsuit with one beige shoulder

Family matters: Mel B brought her whole family to the movie premiere including her husband Stephen Belafonte

Family matters: Mel B brought her whole family to the movie premiere including her husband Stephen Belafonte

Sexy in stripes: The America's Got Talent host showed off her washboard abs in a short crop top and wrap around skirt

Sexy in stripes: The America's Got Talent host showed off her washboard abs in a short crop top and wrap around skirt

Last year, Glenn helped his daughter by backing her decision to live with Shanelle.

Ariel, who plays precocious Alex Dunphy on the ABC show Modern Family, voices the part of Penny Peterson in the animated flick.

Mr Peabody & Sherman tells the time-travelling adventures of an intellectual canine and his adopted son as they seek to fix a time rift they created.

Someone's ready to see the movie: Mel B's two-year-old daughter Madison seemed a trifle impatient to see the show

Someone's ready to see the movie: Mel B's two-year-old daughter Madison seemed a trifle impatient to see the show

Quirky style: The film's Ty Burrell stood out in a checkered suit, blue shirt and green tie

Quirky style: The film's Ty Burrell stood out in a checkered suit, blue shirt and green tie

Dressing alike: Patrick Warburton attended the premiere with his wife Cathy Jennings

Dressing alike: Patrick Warburton attended the premiere with his wife Cathy Jennings

Scene stealer: Girl Meets World star August Maturo loved the attention

Scene stealer: Girl Meets World star August Maturo loved the attention

Others who voice parts in the movie were on hand to celebrate the premiere at the Regency Village Theatre in LA's Westwood area including 10-year-old child star Max Charles, Ty Burrell and Allison Janney.

Allison stood out in a vivid fuchsia frock and metallic heels, looking slender and fit while the film's Ty Burrell wore an animated blue checkered suit, blue shirt and green tie.

Max, meanwhile, made a group of fans happy by signing his moniker to film posters and other memorabilia.

Lake Bell was becoming in a black jumpsuit that featured a beige panel at one shoulder, while Leslie Mann turned up in a white-over-black dress and neutral heels.

Ticklish: Leslie Mann giggled beside a larger than life character

Ticklish: Leslie Mann giggled beside a larger than life character

Can't wait: Mr Peabody & Sherman opens in US theatres on Friday

Can't wait: Mr Peabody & Sherman opens in US theatres on Friday

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