When you think of Modern Family, you are probably reminded of the hilarious Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan. The chaotic gatherings, endless banter, and colorful characters like Gloria, played by Sofia Vergara, made the sitcom a global hit.
But behind the scenes, there was one co-star that Vergara wasn’t exactly fond of. This may come as a surprise to fans because the cast has been known to be like a family even off-screen. So, let’s dig into this feud that’s both hilarious and wholesome.
Sofia Vergara and Stella: Modern Family’s one-sided rivalry
No one could’ve played Gloria Pritchett better than Sofia Vergara on Modern Family, and her chemistry with all the co-stars was amazing. She had a few moments with Stella, the dog that Jay adored with all his heart, but not many know of her off-screen dynamics with the pup. Back in 2012, Vergara revealed at Paleyfest that she wasn’t a fan of Stella.
It’s not that I hate the dog! It’s that — I’m not used to having a little dog on top of me and licking. I grew up in Colombia, where you have big dogs in your yard, and the dogs sleep outside of the house. They don’t go into your bed like you’re Paris Hilton. It’s a different thing. I don’t have anything personal with her!
Growing up in Colombia, she was accustomed to a different kind of culture where the companionship between people and their pets looked nothing like the show. The actress did not resent the dog, she simply didn’t want her in close proximity, which is only fair.
Stella’s role in Modern Family and the Pritchett household
Ed O’Neill’s Jay was the family’s patriarch, who often seemed like a hardened and manly character. But Stella brought out this soft and nurturing side of him that felt so refreshing. She wasn’t just a cute addition to Modern Family but a strategic move by the show’s creators to stir the pot.
In an interview with the New York Post, Christopher Lloyd revealed that Stella was always meant to be exclusively for the Pritchett household. “We wanted a new element in the household—specifically, a rival for Gloria—to shake things up.”
Gloria and Stella had some of the most hilarious moments, where the latter was stealing the spotlight by causing chaos. Despite Vergara’s personal reservations, she had an excellent on-screen chemistry with the French Bulldog, and their one-sided rivalry was comedy gold.
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