Sofia Vergara, the beloved actress who became a household name for her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on Modern Family, is now facing accusations of diva behavior behind the scenes of the show.
The claims come from Kelly Mantle, who guest-starred on the hit series in 2019.
Mantle, who portrayed a drag queen in the episode The Last Halloween, recently opened up about her experience working with Vergara during an appearance on The Bald and the Beautiful podcast hosted by Trixie and Katya.
Kelly Mantle Shares Her Experience Working with Sofia Vergara
Mantle, reflecting on her time on set, did not hold back, calling Vergara the “rudest celebrity” she had ever encountered.
According to Mantle, her complaints were not directly about Vergara herself but were related to the actress’s treatment of her staff.
Mantle described the work environment as unpleasant due to Vergara’s reported behavior toward those assisting her.
The Wig Incident and Tension on Set
One of the incidents Mantle recalled involved Vergara’s refusal to wear bobby pins while getting her wig ready for a scene.
Mantle explained that during the episode, Vergara’s character wore a wig, and the team wanted to secure it with bobby pins.
Vergara allegedly insisted that no bobby pins be used, creating a tense moment on set.
The situation escalated further when Mantle was tasked with placing a crown on Vergara’s head during a scene.
After the director called for the “action” to begin, Mantle placed the crown, but Vergara reportedly snapped at her, saying, “Watch out for the wig! You’re putting the crown on my head!” Mantle responded with a humorous comment, saying, “Well, girl, you should have put those bobby pins in.”
Could It Have Been Just a Bad Day?
Mantle did try to offer some understanding of the situation, attributing Vergara’s behavior to possibly just having a bad day. “Maybe it was a bad day.
I’m just going to say it was a bad day,” Mantle said.
Despite the incident, Mantle acknowledged Vergara’s talents and beauty, noting, “She’s hilarious, and beautiful, and talented, and gorgeous.”
Sofia Vergara Remains Silent on Allegations
As of now, Sofia Vergara has not responded publicly to the accusations made by Kelly Mantle.
MailOnline has reached out to Vergara’s representatives for comment, but there has been no word from the actress on the claims made during Mantle’s podcast appearance.
Sofia Vergara and Lewis Hamilton Spotted Together in New York
Amid the controversy, Sofia Vergara has been making headlines for her personal life, with recent reports linking her to Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton.
The two were seen sharing a cozy lunch in New York this week, looking cheerful and affectionate.
They were spotted dining at Breakfast by Salt Cure in the West Village, where they were joined by friends.
Observers noted that Sofia seemed more engaged in conversation than in eating her meal.
A History of High-Profile Relationships
Vergara’s romantic life has always been a subject of interest, especially with her history of dating younger men.
She was previously married to actor Joe Manganiello, 48, and engaged to Nick Loeb, 49.
On the other hand, Lewis Hamilton has been known for his high-profile relationships as well.
He famously had an on-and-off relationship with Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger from 2007 to 2015, and since then, he has been linked to several supermodels, including Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner.
He has also had to deny rumors of a romance with singer Rihanna.
Sofia and Lewis’s latest outing is sure to spark further interest in their relationship, with fans watching closely for any new developments.
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