Colombian-American actress Sofia Vergara’s romantic history just got more interesting, thanks to a revelation from her “Modern Family” co-star Eric Stonestreet.
Sofia Vergara & Tom Brady
Sofia Vergara & Tom Brady (Image source: Imagn)
She’s recently been rumored to be romantically involved with quarterback GOAT Tom Brady, with some outlets calling it a “summer romance.” However, the connection is not confirmed.
Meanwhile, what is confirmed is that the Colombian actress once did date an NFL star. During a podcast appearance, Stonestreet disclosed it was Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez.
Eric Stonestreet Spills on Sofia Vergara’s Hidden Relationship with Chiefs Star
When we heard it first, the name Travis Kelce came to mind because he is the only Chiefs tight end in the limelightwho’s newly engaged to pop icon Taylor Swift. But Vergara is a 53-year-old actress, which would make her more like Kelce’s aunt than a romantic match. So that was a relief.
However, the bombshell about Vergara’s secret NFL romance dropped during Stonestreet’s appearance on the “Like a Farmer Podcast.” The conversation initially focused on recent rumors linking Vergara to retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
Then, he recalled the moment when Vergara casually dropped the Tony Gonzalez bombshell during their early friendship. The revelation came about organically when Vergara noticed his fandom through his wardrobe choices.
“So when we first started hanging out and she’s getting to know me, and I’m wearing a lot of Chiefs stuff. She goes, ‘Eric, are you a Kansas fan?’ And I said, ‘Yeah,'” Stonestreetrecountedon the podcast, setting up the surprising confession that followed.
The actress didn’t beat around the bush when revealing her NFL connection. “[She said], ‘I used to date a Chief.’ She didn’t say the word date. She goes, ‘I used to date a Chief.’ And I’m like, who? She’s like Tony Gonzalez, dummy,” the co-star shared
Stonestreet admitted he had no idea about this romantic connection at the time. He added, “I didn’t know that. But yeah, she used to date Tony Gonzalez way back when.”
Gonzalez, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019, is now married to October “Tobie” Gonzalez, and they have three children together.
But Stonestreet’s reveal helps explain why Vergara knows a bit about NFL culture. It also adds a fun twist to Tony Gonzalez’s story, beyond his amazing football career with the Chiefs and Falcons.
Tom Brady Romance Rumors Heat Up During European Getaway
While the Tony Gonzalez revelation offers a glimpse into Vergara’s past, herrumored connection to seven-time Super Bowl winner Brady has dominated recent headlines.
According to TMZ’s sources, the two were spotted on a European holiday where they set sail in the seas of Rome, Italy, on the Ritz-Carlton’s Luminara superyacht. Their photos from the trip also went viral online.
Tom Brady is having a “summer romance” with Sofia Vergara.
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Sources close to both stars call the rumors of a romance “ridiculous,” suggesting their connection may be purely platonic.
However, both of them are divorced, meaning they are single now. So, folks can speculate anything, but for now, there is no need to make any lofty expectations.