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Jay Pritchett might’ve been the patriarch ofModern Family, but Gloria was the literal game-changer. She shook up his old-school ways, brought the energy, and made sure no one underestimated her. And off-screen, Sofia Vergara did the exact same thing.
Being the highest-paid actor on the show was proof that Vergara’s presence wastheselling point.
Sofia Vergara’s Gloria: The glue that held the Pritchetts together
Gloria didn’t just shake up Jay’s world;she practically saved the Pritchett family. Before she arrived, they were a little… well, disconnected. Mitch and Claire weren’t that close, Jay was stuck in his old ways, and big family gatherings weren’t exactly a thing.
And then came Gloria. She softened Jay, got him to open up, and in turn, strengthened bonds across the board.
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Her influence didn’t stop there. Manny and Luke being the same age helped intertwine the families even more. School schedules, playdates, and forced interactions madeClaire and Phil naturally overlapwith Gloria and Jay. But here’s the thing: Gloriaworkedto make those connections stronger.
As one Redditor rightly put it:“Gloria was the one that made Jay change and in turn fix many of the problems the family…”
She encouraged Manny and Luke’s bond, helped Jay connect with Manny, and brought everyone closer. (Well, except Claire. But in early seasons, Claire was a little too high-strung anyway.)
That’s why Vergara being thehighest-paid actor onModern Familymade perfect sense. Shewasthe show’s heart.Reportssuggested she earned around $500K per episode at the show’s peak. That’s like $9M for Season 11 alone.
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That said,Modern Familymight’ve been an ensemble, butSofia Vergarawas its MVP.
Sofia Vergara and Lewis Hamilton’s lunch date in New York City
Sofia Vergara andLewis Hamilton were spottedon a lunch date in New York City on Tuesday, and social media wasted zero time making it go viral.
Persources, Vergara looked completely entrenched, enjoying every moment with Hamilton. They sat by the window, side by side, so caught up in conversation that Vergara barely touched her food.
But folks, lunch wasn’t the end of it. The duo then stepped outside for a post-meal stroll, still pretty deep in conversation. Eventually, Vergara hopped into her car and left. Hamilton stuck around.
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Hamilton’s dating history is stacked. He was linked to Irina Shayk and Shakira in 2023 and had an on-and-off thing with Nicole Scherzinger from 2007 to 2015.
As for Sofia Vergara, fresh off her split from Joe Manganiello, she’s kept everyone guessing. And with this latest outing, she just added more fuel to the fire.
Modern Familyis available to watch on Apple TV & Hulu.
Heena Singh
Editor | Former Senior Writer
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
