The Emmy Awards 2025 were lit up with celebrities who showed up in their best, fashionable selves. However, actress Sofia Vergara was clearly missing from television's biggest night. Taking to Instagram, the actress shared the reason for her absence
Sofia Vergara
Sofia Vergara was missing from the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday. Following her absence, the actress revealed on social media, that she couldn't attend the event after a sudden medical emergency forced her to seek treatment. Notably, the Modern Family star was expected to present the award for Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie; however, due to her emergency, she was replaced on stage by Hunting Wives stars Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow.
Sofia Vergara shares reason for her absence
Following the ceremony, Vergara took to her social media to talk about her absence. The actress shared details of her unexpected visit to the emergency room and revealed she was dealing with a severe eye allergy just before leaving for the Peacock Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Sharing a photo of her eye along with other videos from the hospital. “Didn't make it to the Emmys but made it to the ER," she captioned it. “Sorry I had to cancel! Craziest eye allergy right before getting in the car!," she added.
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As her replacement, Akerman and Snow presented the Emmy for Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie to Stephen Graham for his role in Netflix’s Adolescence. Interestingly, the psychological drama was among the night’s biggest winners, taking home six more awards, including Best Limited or Anthology Series.
About Emmy Awards 2025
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards concluded on Sunday, September 14, at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theatre. Shows including Adolescence and The Studio stood out as the night’s biggest winners. The psychological crime drama Adolescence earned six Emmys, while Seth Rogen’s The Studio dominated the night, taking home a record-breaking 13 awards.
Adolescence marked a historic moment with its star Owen Cooper becoming the youngest-ever male actor to receive the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at just 15 years old.
Meanwhile, in the main categories, The Pitt won Outstanding Drama Series, and The Studio claimed the Outstanding Comedy Series. Seth Rogen, co-creator of The Studio, won multiple accolades across acting, directing, and writing categories. Other notable winners of the night included The Pitt with three wins, and Severance and Hacks, winning two awards each.
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