Sofia Vergara brought Gloria Pritchett to life in Modern Family, and she quickly became a fan favorite. With her stunning looks, and wonderful sense of humor, she won the hearts of viewers everywhere.
The Colombian beauty left her family behind and took her son Manny with her to America to have a better life. Throughout the show’s 11 seasons, Sofia not only gave viewers tons of laughter but also let them see Gloria grow into a more mature woman.
However, what many fans overlooked was the darker side of the character, a side that in many ways was just “mean” as her overtly dramatic co-star Cam. While Cam often got the short end of the stick for his personality, Gloria was just as manipulative and self-centered, yet her charm made it easier for viewers to overlook.
Sofia Vergara may carry the show with her awkward humor, but she was as mean as Cam
Cam (Eric Stonestreet) was, without a doubt, one of the most flamboyant characters in Modern Family. His larger-than-life personality, theatrical tendencies, and dramatic flair made him a drama queen but they also earned him the “b*tchy” label. His emotional outbursts and need for attention were a constant source of tension with his husband, Mitchell, and the rest of the family.
Despite her stunning looks and charm, Gloria (Sofia Vergara) often displayed a manipulative side that created tension, particularly with her in-laws, especially Claire. Claire’s jealousy of Gloria as the “gold-digger” led to conflicts, including an incident where Claire rejected Gloria’s help with school functions.
Gloria later wrote a scathing e-mail to Claire, although she didn’t notice it. Gloria also overshadowed her sister, Sonia, notably by seizing the chance to come to America, instead of Sonia, and win over Jay.
Gloria’s possessiveness over her son Manny was another clear instance of her controlling nature. No woman was ever good enough for Manny in Gloria’s eyes. She frequently interfered in his relationships, whether with a childhood crush or a professor. On a hilarious note, she even tried to baptize Haley’s twins in secret, inviting a priest.
Despite these flaws, Gloria’s actions were often overlooked or excused because of her charm and beauty. In contrast, Cam’s more overtly dramatic behavior led to him being labeled as the “b*tchy” character. But in reality, both characters had similar tendencies—manipulation, control, and a need for attention—yet it was Cam who faced the harsher judgment.
Modern Family fans on Reddit also admitted that Gloria is as mean as Cam
While Cam’s drama was always front and center, Gloria’s manipulative behavior was often glossed over because of her charm. Yet, as some Modern Family fans on Reddit have pointed out, Gloria’s flaws were just as damaging as Cam’s. Some users noticed that the focus was often on Cam’s overtly dramatic nature, leaving Gloria’s more subtle manipulation unnoticed.
One Reddit user commented, “She was more b*tchy than people realize. We focus on Cam because it’s more blatant.”
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Other users also responded that Manny being an annoying kid is the result of Gloria’s actions.
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In the end, both characters displayed similar “b*tchy” tendencies. While Modern Family celebrated Gloria’s role as a passionate, loving mother, it’s time to acknowledge that her behavior was just as toxic and manipulative as Cameron’s—and she got away with it.
Modern Family is available to stream on Hulu.
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