7 Best Sofia Vergara Scenes in ‘Modern Family’, Ranked

There are roles that you can’t imagine being played by anyone else except for the actors that actually ended up with them. And Modern Family’s Gloria is one of them. Portrayed by Sofia Vergara with all the passion, the character became a cultural phenomenon. Needless to say, her career skyrocketed when she first appeared as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett.

Her crazy scenes are still going viral on social media, and we say "takatakatakataka" whenever we want to remember any word we have forgotten. That's how influential the series is. So, let's reminisce once again about the best scenes in which Gloria was at her best.

7. Gloria: Queen of Karaoke

There are many cringeworthy moments with Gloria that are still light-hearted and overall enjoyable, but this scene is the top cringe. As the show made sure, Gloria has many talents, but singing is not one of them.

While pregnant with Joe, Gloria decides to try and bond with her unborn son and uses a microphone and speakers in hopes of connecting with the baby. But instead of forming a special bond, she ends up irritating everyone around, especially Jay.

6. Gloria Proving a Point at Disneyland

Another iconic Gloria moment happened when they all went to Disneyland. Gloria wanted to wear her usual high heels, but Jay said she would be uncomfortable because they were going to walk around a lot. But Gloria wouldn't be Gloria if she didn't take it as a personal challenge.

She bravely mastered walking in her heels, even though her feet were killing her, and she never admitted to Jay that she was in pain. However, Jay, being a great husband, realized his wife was in pain and brought fluffy slippers for her to change into.

5. Another Lesson from Gloria

This is another classic Gloria scene. We all know that she respects those who make an effort to look good, and that she is proud of her appearance. So, when she noticed that Jay didn't even try to look good for her, she decided to take revenge on him. She showed up to an important gala looking like a hobo just to prove a point. And she succeeded.

4. Gloria vs. The Neighbor's Dog

Gloria was never one to shy away from problems because of her tough life in Colombia. She made sure everyone knew that. She once told Jay that her uncles were butchers and that she had no problem killing an animal if needed.

Unfortunately, the timing of the story was terrible. Right after that, Jay noticed that the neighbor's dog, which used to drive them crazy by barking at night, had suddenly disappeared. Plus, Gloria had mentioned something about "taking care of that." It's hilarious to see Jay and Manny actually think Gloria killed the poor dog and to see her act shady.

3. Gloria Bonding with Alex

Gloria has always been the fun aunt that Alex, Haley, Luke, and even Lily feel comfortable confiding in. During one period in season three, Alex was in a particularly dramatic mood and didn’t want to hang out with her mom. Instead, she went shopping with Gloria, who convinced her to buy a dress.

It was at that time in the mall when the two of them really bonded and Gloria turned into a real friend for Alex. They had an intimate conversation that just deepened their friendship. Gloria proves herself to be the coolest step-grandmother around by giving Alex a boost of confidence with her genuine support.

2. Gloria vs. Haley's Boss

Without a doubt, Gloria is one of the most protective characters on the show. She is literally ready to spit fire at anyone who disrespects her loved ones. So, when Haley's boss treats her poorly, Gloria steps in with her signature protective fury.

This scene showcases Gloria's fierce loyalty to her family and her zero tolerance for disrespect. Sofia Vergara's delivery of Gloria's confrontational dialogue is both intimidating and hilarious and shows how Gloria uses her presence as a weapon when necessary.

1. Gloria Saves E-Stella

As every fan of the show knows, Gloria and Jay’s dog, Stella, have a complicated relationship. Simply put, they hate each other. But when the opportunity arose for the dog to leave, Gloria stepped in and saved her from drowning. The scene is hilarious, with Gloria in full glam, shouting "E-Stella" as she tries to rescue the dog from the pool.