Sofia Vergara, who gained notoriety for her role in Modern Family, is currently in Italy for her 51st birthday. She has shared her thoughts on social media and been open about the challenges of aging while traveling.

Vergara posted a photo of herself on Instagram with a gorgeous view of the ocean. When she said, “Waking up here on my 51st birthday!,” she was making a lighthearted reference to the passage of time and her advanced years. I still have a lot of life left to live and am in good health, even though my knees hurt right now! Thank you for all of the messages.

Her witty caption on her aging knees caught the attention of other celebrities. Comedian Howie Mandel replied to a heartfelt note from model Heidi Klum expressing her gratitude for Vergara’s presence in her life and wished Vergara a happy birthday. Sarah Hyland, Vergara’s co-star on Modern Family, just chuckled in response.

Vergara’s son Manolo and her ex-husband Joe Gonzalez also sent birthday wishes. Manolo sent an emotional statement expressing his love and excitement for his mother’s future, along with a video montage of her adorable photos captured over the years.

Jeremy Maguire, who played Vergara’s on-screen son on Modern Family, posted a heartfelt message and a cute picture of the two of them in celebration of Vergara’s birthday.

Vergara celebrated her birthday and recognized that she had reached a milestone on Instagram: 30 million followers. She praised her followers for their everlasting support in a tweet that featured a stunning photo of her in a lime green bikini set against a vibrant background.

Vergara shared updates on her travels on social media, sharing stories about her experiences getting serenaded at a fancy restaurant, making candles out of firecrackers, and eating gelato. However, some fans noticed that her husband, Joe Manganiello, was absent from the celebrations.

In honor of her tenth birthday, Vergara interrupted the festivities to give her beloved Chihuahua, Bubbles, a pat on the head. She announced her undying love for her animal partner alongside a photo of Bubbles diving into a pink cake with a flamingo on top.

Sofia Vergara’s portrayal of a tough Colombian immigrant helped her become a beloved character and a big contributor to Modern Family’s success. Her supporters still cherish her contributions and pay tribute to her on this historic day.