Sofia Vergara, best known for her role in *Modern Family*, is celebrating her 51st birthday in Italy, where she’s been open about the realities of aging while enjoying her travels.
She shared a stunning photo on Instagram with an ocean view, humorously remarking, “Waking up here on my 51st birthday! My knees may hurt, but I’ve still got plenty of life to live and feel great. Thanks for all the messages!”
Her playful comment on aging drew responses from fellow celebrities, with Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum sending birthday wishes, while Sarah Hyland, her *Modern Family* co-star, chimed in with laughter.
Vergara’s son, Manolo, and ex-husband, Joe Gonzalez, also joined in, with Manolo sharing a touching tribute and a video montage of her through the years. Jeremy Maguire, who played her son on *Modern Family*, posted a sweet birthday message alongside a cute picture of them.
Vergara also celebrated reaching a milestone of 30 million Instagram followers, thanking her fans with a glamorous photo of her in a lime green bikini.
Throughout her birthday trip, she’s shared highlights on social media, including being serenaded at a fancy restaurant, enjoying gelato, and making candles from firecrackers. Notably, some fans have pointed out the absence of her husband, Joe Manganiello, from the celebrations.
Even with the festivities, Vergara took a moment to celebrate her Chihuahua, Bubbles, on her tenth birthday, sharing a fun photo of Bubbles enjoying a pink cake. Fans continue to celebrate Sofia and her contributions to *Modern Family* on this special day.
