Sofia Vergara revealed on Instagram that a sudden, dramatic eye allergy forced her to skip the Emmys — and a startling photo of her swollen, red eye sent fans rushing to offer support.
The Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles on Sept. 14–15, but one notable name was missing from the red carpet: Sofia Vergara. The Colombian-American actress, producer and host ultimately canceled her appearance at the last minute.
Vergara herself explained the reason on Instagram. The Griselda star said she suffered a sudden and dramatic allergic reaction just before leaving for the ceremony. “I didn’t go to the Emmys, I went to urgent care. Sorry — I had to cancel! Blame the craziest eye allergy I’ve ever had,” she wrote, posting a photo that showed her right eye swollen, red and half-closed.
The image quickly drew concern and well-wishes from her 35 million followers, many commenting “poor thing!” Celebrity friends also reacted; Heidi Klum posted, “Wow, what is this?” Although the photo looked alarming, the incident appears to be a mild allergic reaction. Vergara didn’t specify the trigger, but her calming update and thanks for the support helped ease fans’ worries. The glamour icon planned to be at the Emmys but instead spent the evening away from the spotlight — a reminder that even stars can be sidelined by unexpected health issues.
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