Sofia Vergara Celebrates Her 51st Birthday in Italy with Love, Laughter, and Milestones
Sofia Vergara, one of Hollywood’s most adored stars, recently turned 51, and true to her vibrant personality, the celebrations were nothing short of heartwarming and glamorous. The Modern Family star marked her special day surrounded by loved ones in a stunning Italian setting, radiating joy and gratitude for another year of life.
Taking to Instagram, Sofia shared a captivating photo of herself relaxing on a patio with a picturesque waterfront view. She paired the serene image with a heartfelt caption, translated from Spanish: “Waking up here on my 51st birthday! Though my knees are already hurting, I’m still in good health and have enough energy—and joy—to live! I appreciate all the messages.”
The post was met with an outpouring of love from her millions of fans and celebrity friends, who flooded the comments section with warm birthday wishes. Supermodel Heidi Klum expressed her affection, writing, “I adore you, Sofia. To have you in my life is such a blessing.” Comedian Howie Mandel chimed in with humor, responding to Klum’s comment: “Happy birthday. @heidiklum is so lucky to have you in her life.”
Sofia’s Modern Family co-stars also joined in the celebration. Sarah Hyland, who played Haley Dunphy, left a playful comment, “HAAAAAAAA…” Meanwhile, Jeremy Maguire, who portrayed Sofia’s on-screen son Joe Pritchett, added, “Happy birthday, gorgeous. I will always love you.”
Among the touching tributes was a special one from Sofia’s real-life son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, whom she shares with her ex-husband Joe Gonzalez. Manolo posted a nostalgic reel of photos, including cherished childhood moments with his mother. He captioned the post, “Happy forty ten!!!! I love you so much Ma, that the next 40+10 you will be even better!!!!!!!”
Adding to the joyous occasion, Sofia also celebrated another milestone: reaching 30 million followers on Instagram. She expressed her gratitude with another post, writing, “30,000,000 followers!! Thank u to u all! Thank u for always being there for me! Thank u for always supporting me in everything I do!! Besos from Italy!!”
Sofia’s beloved dog Bubbles, who turned 10 on the same day, shared the spotlight in her celebrations. The Hot Pursuit actress posted a sweet message for her pup, saying, “Feliz 10th cumpleaños my sweet, vicious Bubbles! No matter how many times u bite me I will always love u.” The comment section was once again filled with love, including a playful remark from Heidi Klum: “Happy Birthday Bubbles from auntie Heidi,” and a fan’s cheeky quip, “She bites you because you’re sweet!!!”
From heartfelt tributes to joyous milestones, Sofia’s 51st birthday was a true celebration of love, laughter, and life. The star’s unwavering charm and warmth continue to captivate her fans and loved ones alike, proving that age is truly just a number.
