Fans React to Sofia Vergara ‘Taking the Spotlight Off’ Jodie Foster at 2025 Golden Globes as Foster Receives Award – Video

Hollywood legend Jodie Foster emerged victorious with an award at the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California on January 5, 2025. However, a playful reaction to her win from fellow industry heavy hitter Sofia Vergara rubbed online viewers the wrong way, as some feel it took attention away from Foster’s incredible accomplishment.

A video shared online by Entertainment Tonight captured the Golden Globe audience erupting into applause when Foster’s name was announced as the winner in the category for Best Performance by a Female Actor Lead in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television.

However, as Foster made her way onto the stage, a vehement voice from the crowd broke through the excitement — and it belonged to none other than Vergara. The “Hot Pursuit” star could be heard yelling, “No, no!” from her seat as Foster approached the microphone.

The moment, intended to be lighthearted, drew laughter from some in the room, but it didn’t stop there. As Foster began her acceptance speech, Vergara’s heckle continued, with her shouting, “Give me one!” — a remark that visibly caught Foster off guard and made her chuckle mid-sentence.

Smiling warmly, Foster acknowledged the playful interruption, laughing along with the crowd as she graciously responded, “I know, I know.”

The actress then went on to deliver a heartfelt speech about her journey in the industry, expressing gratitude for being able to celebrate her accomplishments at this stage in her career.

“The greatest thing about being this age and being in this time is having a community of all these people — especially you, Sofia,” remarked Foster, her gaze briefly locking with Vergara, whom she pointed to.

Cameras also picked up on Vergara’s playful reaction, as she was captured with animated expressions. She was seen flashing a toothy grin, scrunching her face in mock frustration, and dramatically pretending to be annoyed at losing to Foster.

Her exaggerated gestures, paired with her quips from the audience, made for a viral moment that quickly circulated across social media. What appeared to be a harmless joke between two industry peers sparked a heated debate online.

Many netizens felt Vergara’s antics were in poor taste and unfairly took attention away from Foster’s big moment. “Even if she was joking, she’s stealing away Jodie’s moment – poor taste,” remarked an observer, while another opined, “such [sic] a vulgar display of narcissism.”

Echoing similar sentiments, one user vented, “Not classy Sophia. Ugh….. Not nice to take away from Jodi’s win and speech.”

“Shame on you, Sophia for taking the spotlight off Jodie and onto yourself that was selfish self-centered grow up [sic],” added someone else.

Criticism continued with yet another viewer stating, “I get that she was kidding. But that was supposed to be Jodie’s moment. She won and she should be able to enjoy that without what amounts to a jealous heckler (whether a joke or not) trying to insert herself into the narrative.”

Another disgruntled commenter expressed, “Sofia always has to be the center of attention!! She just had to rain on Jodie’s parade!! I used to really like Sofia, but now I’m totally disappointed in her!!”

Others echoed similar disapproval, with comments like, “I have never liked Sofia and even if the screaming was done jokingly it was poor behavior and taking attention away from the winner,” “Her behavior was uncalled for and disrespectful,” and, “Inappropriate even if she was kidding.”

However, not everyone viewed Vergara’s actions in a negative light. A more forgiving observer defended, “Sofia was just joking, dont take serious [sic].”

Someone else enthusiastically wrote, “Of course Sofia was joking! was so hilarious and spontaneous! And Jodie totally understood. They know each other. 🤣🤣🤣 [sic]” Adding to the mix, a Vergara admirer chimed in with, “this is sooo funny, i love her 😭 [sic].”

Despite this lighter take, most remained critical of the overall tone, with one viewer commenting, “I don’t care if it was a joke, She upstaged her and it wasn’t funny, So not Old Hollywood! The entire show was a joke, I got so bored 😐.”

Others couldn’t help but praise Foster for her composure, with one remarking, “that was so unbelievably tacky……… miss jodie foster handled that beautifully bc i would’ve thrown the award at sofia’s HEAD [sic].”

Vergara and Foster were nominated for the same category, Best Performance by a Female Actor Lead in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television, for their respective projects.

Vergara’s nomination marked a significant moment in her career, as she was recognized for her dramatic role as Griselda Blanco in the true crime series “Griselda.” The plot follows Blanco, a notorious Colombian drug lord, as she flees from Medellín to Miami and creates one of the most ruthless drug cartels in history.

The show, created by Carlo Bernard, Ingrid Escajeda, and Doug Miro, features a strong cast that includes Alberto Guerra and Juliana Aidén Martinez alongside Vergara.

Vergara’s portrayal of Blanco marked a departure from her well-known comedic roots, showcasing her versatility as an actress in a gritty, high-stakes role.

While this nomination was her first in the Best Performance by a Female Actor Lead in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television category, Sofia Vergara is no stranger to the Golden Globes.

She was previously nominated four times in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television category for her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the hit comedy series “Modern Family.” The actress was nominated in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.

Foster’s win at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards marked yet another milestone in her already illustrious career, as she earned her fifth Golden Globe for her role as Detective Liz Danvers in “True Detective: Night Country.”

Taking the stage to accept her latest award, Foster gave a heartfelt speech filled with gratitude, dedicating much of it to the “True Detective” team and their showrunner and director, Issa López.

“And we and our team — our “True Detective” team, who I love so much — we’re really here for only one reason, and that is the wonderful, beautiful Issa López, our showrunner, writer/director. So grateful to you and your talent, and your friendship,” said Foster.

She also made sure to acknowledge the contributions of everyone involved in the production, from the cast and crew to the Icelanders and indigenous people who shared their stories for the series. Foster’s speech became even more emotional when she turned her attention to her family.

Addressing her two sons, Jodie Foster stated, “I just want to thank my family, because um, Kit, my scientist son, and Charlie, my actor son who’s starting his career, hopefully, you understand the joy, such joy that comes from doing really hard, meaningful, good work.”

She ended with a deeply personal dedication to her loved ones, saying, “So, my boys, I love you, and this of course, is for you and the love of my life, Alex. Thank you forever, thanks!”

Beyond her most recent Golden Globe recognition, the “Panic Room” star has long been regarded as one of Hollywood’s most respected and accomplished actors, having started her career as a child actor and going on to deliver some of the most iconic performances in cinematic history.