
The 'Griselda' actress was branded as the 'rudest celebrity' that Kelly Mantle has ever encountered following her stint on the 'Modern Family' back in 2019.
- Jan 18, 2025
AceShowbiz - Sofia Vergara, famous for her vibrant portrayal of Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in "Modern Family", faced some startling backstage allegations by a guest star on the popular TV show. While the actress is adored on screen, some off-screen incidents might paint a different picture.
Kelly Mantle, who portrayed a drag queen in the 2019 episode "The Last Halloween," revealed her challenging experience with Vergara during an appearance on the podcast "The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya."
Mantle shared her encounter on the set, describing Vergara as the "rudest celebrity" she had ever met, highlighting her treatment of staff and an incident involving a wig.
The episode required Sofia to wear a wig. "In the episode, she's wearing a wig, and they kept wanting to put bobby pins in it, and she kept telling them no bobby pins," Kelly explained. The tension escalated when Kelly, tasked with placing a crown on Sofia's head, inadvertently upset the actress.
"They yell action, and I'm supposed to put the crown on her hair. So I put the crown on, and then they say cut, and she's like, 'Watch out for the wig! You're putting the crown on my head!' " Kelly recalled. She jokingly retorted, "Well, girl, you should have put those bobby pins in."
Despite this incident, Mantle noted that Vergara might have had a bad day. "I'm just going to say it was a bad day. Because she's hilarious, and beautiful, and talented, and gorgeous. I'm sure it was a bad day."
On a more positive note, Sofia Vergara, who starred on "Modern Family" from 2009 to 2020, seems to be enjoying life off the screen. Recently, she was reportedly seen having a cozy lunch with Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton in New York.
Observers noted that they were engrossed in conversation and appeared very happy together. The pair were seen dining with friends at Breakfast by Salt Cure in the West Village, further fueling rumors about their budding relationship.
Before the romance rumors with Lewis Hamilton, Sofia Vergara was linked to Justin Saliman following her divorce from Joe Manganiello. Meanwhile, Hamilton, known for his thrilling racing career, has a history of relationships with several high-profile celebrities, including an on-off relationship with Nicole Scherzinger.
As for the claims made by Kelly Mantle, Sofia Vergara has yet to comment on the allegations. For fans of the star, this news may offer a deeper glimpse into the complex world of their favorite celebrities, where on-screen charm meets off-screen reality.