Actress Sofia Vergara, best known for her role on Modern Family, recently turned 51 and celebrated the milestone in Italy.
She posted an unfiltered selfie to Instagram, in which she laughed at the annoyances of age and thanked God for her good health and abundant happiness.
Celebrity pals such as Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel sent birthday greetings and effusive praise.
Joe Gonzalez, her ex-husband, and their son, Manolo, also offered their congratulations. Manolo made a video tribute to Sofia that included cute pictures of her from his childhood onward.
Her on-screen son, Jeremy Maguire, also took to social media to congratulate her on her special day.
While on vacation in Italy, Sofia proudly announced her 30 millionth Instagram follower and thanked her fans for their continued support.
Her admirers always gushed over her classic beauty. Enjoying gelato, brunch with friends, lighting firecracker candles, and being serenaded at a posh restaurant were just some of the highlights of Sofia’s birthday trip, which she captured on Instagram.