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Sofia Vergara ‘Not Doing Anything to Help’ Former ‘Modern Family’ Costar Julie Bowen

Julie Bowen has nice things to say about Sofía Vergara when she’s asked publicly, but it’s another story when the cameras are off, as there’s a long history of friction and rivalry between the former Modern Family costars that hasn’t gone away, a source who knows both stars personally exclusively tells Closer.

“The amazing thing about Sofía and Julie is how much work they’ve actually been able to do together given how radically different their personalities are – they are total opposites in every way,” the source says.

“Julie is spontaneous, frazzled and free-spirited,” the insider explains. “Sofia is a cold, calculating long-term planner who relishes getting into the details of a complex business deal.”

There’s little doubt the slick industry cunning that Sofía, 52, is known for has helped the Hot Pursuit actress branch out beyond sitcom television. Even before ABC axed the actresses’ show in 2020, Sofía has already begun laying the groundwork for a career beyond the stardom Modern Family offered.

The Colombia native landed big screen acting roles in films like 2014’s Hot Pursuit alongside Reese Witherspoon, Wild Card opposite action legend Jason Statham in 2015 and voiced a character in The Smurfs Movie back in 2011.

“It’s definitely been frustrating for Julie to see Sofía put her keen instincts to work in the years since Modern Family ended,” the insider dishes.