Let’s talk about the dynamic between Julie Bowen and Sofía Vergara. On the surface, they’re all smiles and charm, especially when the cameras are rolling. But behind the scenes, it’s a different story. A source who knows both stars personally exclusively told Closer that there’s been a history of friction between these former Modern Family costars that hasn’t exactly gone away.
Opposites Attract—or Do They?
Here’s the deal: Julie Bowen and Sofía Vergara are as different as night and day. According to our source, “The amazing thing about Sofía and Julie is how much work they’ve actually been able to do together, given how radically different their personalities are—they’re total opposites in every way.” This difference, while maybe not obvious on screen, is something that has clearly played a role in their professional lives since Modern Family ended.
Personality Clash: Spontaneous Julie vs. Calculating Sofía
Let me break it down for you. Julie is spontaneous, a bit frazzled, and free-spirited. She lives in the moment, which can be both a gift and a challenge. On the other hand, Sofía is more calculated. She’s a long-term planner who loves diving into the details of complex business deals. It’s this strategic mindset that has allowed Sofía to branch out beyond sitcom television and carve out a thriving career post-Modern Family.
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Sofía, now 52, has been using her sharp instincts to expand her career. Even before Modern Family wrapped up in 2020, she was already thinking ahead. She landed big-screen roles in films like Hot Pursuit with Reese Witherspoon, Wild Card alongside Jason Statham, and even voiced a character in The Smurfs Movie. It’s clear that Sofía knows how to plan for the future, and it’s paying off big time.
Julie’s Struggle to Keep Up
It’s been frustrating for Julie to watch Sofía succeed in ways she hasn’t been able to. Our insider says, “Julie has never been able to generate that same kind of heat for herself, because it’s hard for her to think years and years in advance the way Sofía can.” It’s a tough pill to swallow, especially when you’ve spent over a decade working alongside someone who seems to have it all figured out.
Since Modern Family ended, Sofía has found new opportunities to keep her career thriving. She became a judge on America’s Got Talent in 2020, and she voiced a character alongside Steve Carrell in Despicable Me 4. But perhaps her biggest post-Modern Family role is as the titular character in Netflix’s Griselda, where she plays infamous Colombian drug trafficker Griselda Blanco. The transformation was no small feat—Sofía underwent a total makeover, including prosthetics, fake teeth, eyebrows, and a wig, spending hours in the makeup chair every day. And it seems to be paying off, with rave reviews for her performance.
With Sofía poised to make waves at the Emmys this year, thanks to her hit Netflix series Griselda, it’s worth wondering how many of her old Modern Family costars will be there to cheer her on. After all, she’s emerged as the star with the biggest long-term future out of that entire cast.
Where Does Julie Bowen Fit In?
Julie, now 54, hasn’t had the same level of success post-Modern Family. She played Claire Dunphy for 11 seasons, from 2009 to 2020, but finding the next big role has been a struggle. “But Julie wants her own post-Modern moment, and it’s been a real struggle for her to find it,” the source reveals. And while Sofía is busy thriving, it seems she’s not exactly going out of her way to help Julie. “Sofia’s not exactly doing anything to help!”
