Sofía Vergara in 1999

Can you believe this is the same Sofía Vergara who played Gloria in 'Modern Family' or 'Griselda' in the Netflix crime series? She was still an aspiring actress at the turn of the century, and her hair was still blonde.

How has Sofía Vergara changed over the years?

Sofía Vergara had been discovered on the beach. A talent scout approached the young woman from Barranquilla, Colombia and signed her up for a soft drink ad.

Image: still from 'Chasing Papi' (2003), 20th Century Studios

Big Trouble - 2002

This is Sofía Vergara more than two decades ago. Born on July 10, 1972, she was 30 years old when 'Big Trouble' came out. Before then, Vergara had mostly been modelling.

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Married at 19

On a personal level, Sofía Vergara had gotten married when she was 19 years old. She had a son in that marriage, Manolo, but the union didn't last long. After two years Vergara and her husband, Joe González-Ripoll, went separate ways.

Soul Plane - 2004

After she got rid of the blonde hair and emphasized her Latin roots more, Vergara began to appear in several TV shows, and her agent got more and more calls. The comedy 'Soul Plane' was not a great movie, but it added to her CV.

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Lords of Dogtown - 2005

In 2005, she starred in a wild comedy that, once again, did not get critical backing. However, the now-brunette Sofía Vergara was getting closer and closer to being a household name in Hollywood.

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Four Brothers - 2005

A role that changed Vergara's career was the one in 'Four Brothers' from director John Singleton. She joined a cast full of stars (Mark Wahlberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Terrence Howard...) and became more known herself. Physically, she darkened her hair even more and showed an image that was both tough and elegant.

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7 Days - 2005

A big movie with humor, action, and U2. But only a very small part for Sofía Vergara. Yet, this is the look that many know today.

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Grilled - 2006

Shortly after releasing this film, Vergara would embark on an ambitious project: to produce and be one of the stars of the Latin version of the series 'Desperate Housewives'. It didn't last as long as the original: 'Amas de Casa Desesperadas' had only two seasons.

Here we see her in the film 'Grilled' in 2006.
Photo: New Line Cinema

Pledge This! - 2006

In 2006, Sofía Vergara had a small role in this production, which featured Paris Hilton as its main star. It was three years before she would become a big star with 'Modern Family.'

Meet the Browns - 2008

A Tyler Perry movie in which Sofía Vergara once again showed her talent for comedy.

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Modern Family - 2009-20

Tired of small projects in cinema, Sofía Vergara auditioned for the role of Gloria Delgado in the television series 'Modern Family'. It ran from 2009 to 2020 and made her internationally famous.

The eternal Gloria

The actress received awards for her role as a Colombian mother and wife in a bicultural family. She's been considered one of the most influential Latinas in showbiz because of it.

New Year's Eve - 2011

Sofía Vergara was a star around the world when she joined the cast of the Christmas comedy 'New Year's Eve' in 2011. Because of her striking physique, the then 39-year-old actress often appeared in lists of the most attractive women in the world.

Fading Gig0L0 - 2013

Sofía Vergara built on her sensuality and curvy figure in this film with John Turturro and Woody Allen. On a personal level, she was about to meet her second husband, the actor Joe Manganiello.

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Chef - 2014

By the time she starred in the comedy 'Chef', the actress was already widely followed by paparazzi and fans. She was also dating Joe Manganiello.

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Wild Card - 2015

Coinciding with the premiere of this action thriller, Sofía Vergara gave the 'yes, I do' to Joe Manganiello.

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Wedding to Joe Manganiello

Their wedding, in which Vergara wore a wonderful gown by Zuhair Murad, was one of the most-watched celebrity events of the year.

A star on Hollywood Blvd

With regard to her career, Sofía Vergara was at the top as well. She even got a star on Hollywood Boulevard. She was the second Colombian person to get a star on the Boulevard. (The first was Shakira.)

Hot Pursuit - 2015

With this comedy, Sofía Vergara returned to the movie theatre for all audiences. She shared scenes with Reese Witherspoon.

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Bent - 2018

Much more mature and with a more balanced image, Sofia Vergara signed this role in 'Bent' in 2018. Meanwhile, the Colombian actress continued to have success with 'Modern Family' and also lent her voice to animated movie projects.

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The Con is On - 2018

Sofía Vergara joined Uma Thurman in this action comedy, proving that she still had a lot to contribute on the big screen.

'America's Got Talent' - 2020

This talent show gave Sofía Vergara the opportunity to do something completely different on TV. She joined the jury of famous showbiz personalities, including Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Simon Cowell.

The end of Joe and Sofía

In the summer of 2023, Vergara and her husband sent out a bombshell: they were separating after being married for 7 years. In February 2024, the divorce was finalized.

'Griselda' - 2024

With decades of hard work behind her, Sofía Vergara became one of the most influential Latinas in Hollywood. So it's no surprise she would produce and play the lead role in the series about Latin America's 'Godmother,' the drug trafficker Griselda, in 2024.

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