Sofia Vergara opens up about how her appearance helped her in Hollywood

‘I always knew how I looked, and I was always very thankful,’ actress says

Sofia Vergara has candidly reflected on the impact her looks had on her Hollywood career.

The Modern Family star candidly spoke to People for this month’s “The Beautiful Issue,” talking about her start in Los Angeles, motherhood, and her dating life post-divorce.

Vergara, 51, has been settling into a new norm since her split from Joe Manganiello after seven years of marriage. Though she wasn’t willing to disclose the details of any prospect suitors or potential relationships she’s pursuing, the Griselda lead discussed the other focus people tend to have on her – her appearance.

When asked whether she thought people “underestimated” her talent at the start of her career, Vergara said she never let herself think about that too much.

“I think once you put that in your head, then that’s all you see. That’s all you feel,” she confessed.