Sofía Vergara, the beloved star of Modern Family, missed the 77th Emmy Awards due to a sudden medical emergency. The actress, 53, revealed her absence through an Instagram post the day after the event, sharing photos from the hospital.
In her post, Vergara explained she had to cancel last minute because of a severe eye allergy that caused her left eye to swell. She apologized to her fans, saying, “Didn’t make it to the Emmys but made it to the ER.” The post included videos showing her rinsing her eye at the hospital and resting in a bed.
Vergara was expected to present at the ceremony alongside other big names like Elizabeth Banks, Angela Bassett, Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell, Sterling K. Brown, and Tina Fey. Her absence was one of several health-related issues faced by presenters at the event.
Another presenter, Eric Dane, also missed the ceremony due to his ongoing battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dane was set to mark the 20th anniversary of Grey’s Anatomy, but his health challenges prevented his attendance.
In contrast, Sterling K. Brown attended the Emmys despite suffering a torn Achilles tendon. The actor surprised everyone by arriving with a knee scooter and even presented an award while postponing surgery to be part of the event.
Overall, the 2025 Emmys highlighted both the glamour and the real-life struggles of Hollywood stars. While some missed the event due to health issues, others showed incredible determination to be present and celebrate television’s biggest night.