Ariel Winter on a break from social media

Press Trust of India  |  Los Angeles 

"Modern Family" star Winter has taken a from as she "needs a moment to breathe", her said.

The development came after the 20-year-old had gone on a rant early this week about the relentless invasion of privacy by the paparazzi, according to

"has taken a break from and engaging with commenters on her other platforms because of the constant negativity she experiences.

"She needs a moment to and enjoy herself without judgement," Winter's rep said in a statement.

While her account cannot be found when searched, the actor's page is active; her last post being from Fourth of July celebrations.

Winter has been vocal about living under the constant scrutiny from fans and the paparazzi. She has also written several posts slamming body-shaming trolls.

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First Published: Sun, July 08 2018. 12:50 IST