Sofía Vergara and Jennifer Lopez—two Latina legends who’ve totally rocked Hollywood, each with her own style. But when Vergara starts comparing herself to J.Lo, things get real. Despite three decades in the game, Vergara feels one standout feature has been a major hurdle for her career.
It’s wild to see this Modern Family star get real about her struggles, especially while stacking herself up against another icon. Even the biggest stars have their moments of self-doubt, and Vergara’s journey shows how they handle the highs and lows of fame.
Sofía Vergara Opens Up About Hollywood Accent Struggles
Sofía Vergara ain’t holding back when it comes to discussing her Hollywood struggles. The Modern Family star recently opened up about how her Colombian accent’s been a career stumbling block, especially compared to other Latina stars like Jennifer Lopez and Eva Longoria, who don’t face the same issues. In an interview with LA Times (via BuzzFeed News), she asserted:
Eva Longoria doesn’t have an accent. Jennifer Lopez doesn’t have an accent. Is it frustrating? Of course. In the beginning, more than now. And the frustration was towards me. How come I can’t get this right? I’ve been here for 30 years. How dumb can I be? I have to fight in English… act in English. It’s exhausting.
Even with all the spotlight on her accent, Vergara’s always rocked it proudly, turning it into a signature part of her iconic role as Gloria Pritchett. She’s been open about her frustration with the industry’s obsession with accents and how her attempts to tweak hers didn’t quite hit the mark. The 52-year-old threw down serious cash and spent countless hours working with coaches, but couldn’t quite lose that signature Colombian twang.
The Griselda star didn’t let her accent drag her down—she turned it into her secret weapon. By owning her challenges and staying true to herself, Vergara shows how real stars turn obstacles into superpowers. Drama aside, she proves that true talent always shines through.
Sofía Vergara Wants a Modern Family Reboot and Has a Running Joke with Ed O’Neill to Make It Happen
Sofia Vergara’s throwing it out there: A Modern Family reboot is what she wants. And she’s even got a running joke with her co-star, Ed O’Neill, to make sure it happens. The Colombian-born actress told Variety that she’d love to return to the beloved sitcom, suggesting a one-off TV movie as the perfect format. She asserted:
I’d die to be on that set, It’d be so much fun. A TV movie maybe?
Here’s the catch: Ed O’Neill, who played the legendary Jay Pritchett, needs to hang in there! It’s a running joke between Vergara and O’Neill, but it’s also real talk. To make this reboot happen, the whole gang needs to be in on it, and O’Neill, at 78, is the eldest of the crew.
A spin-off might’ve been nixed, but Vergara’s pumped about a Modern Family reunion, so there’s still hope we could see the Pritchett-Tucker-Delgado crew back on screen someday.
Modern Family is available to watch on Hulu and Peacock.
