Sofia Vergara Is Casting Her Love Searching Net Beyond New York

Sofia Vergara is not willing to put all her eggs in one basket as she moves to take her manhunt beyond New York.

The actress, who recently divorced her husband of 8 years, Joe Manganiello, previously shared her plans to search for love while praising the Big Apple and its prospects.

In the dazzling spotlight of her latest venture, Netflix's "Griselda," the mother-of-one is captivating audiences as the notorious "Cocaine Godmother" while revealing a newfound openness to love. 

Vergara, who previously expressed a desire to date in New York City, has acknowledged that love can unexpectedly blossom, even on the bustling set of her latest project. Despite putting her romantic pursuits on hold to focus on the compelling role of a Colombian kingpin, she remained optimistic about the unpredictable nature of love.

At the premiere of her latest show in Miami, the 51-year-old shared her lighthearted perspective with ET playfully stating, "I mean, you never know where you're gonna find love." The interview shed light on Vergara's divorce from Joe Manganiello, where she candidly revealed the underlying reason for their split.

"My marriage broke up because my husband was younger. He wanted to have kids and I didn't want to be an old mom. I feel it's not fair to the baby. I respect whoever does it, but that's not for me anymore," the America's Got Talent judge admitted. 

Vergara reflected on her journey of motherhood with pride, stating, "I had a son at 19, who is now 32, and I'm ready to be a grandmother, not a mother." With a touch of humor, she envisioned a future where love might enter her life but came with a ready-made family.

"So, if love comes along, he has to come with [his own] children," she emphasized. "I'm almost in menopause; it's the natural way of things." Interestingly, her recent sentiments are a departure from her earlier enthusiasm for the vibrant dating scene in New York City. 

In a lively appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," Vergara, dressed in a stunning black sheath dress, spoke passionately about her love for the city and its abundant options for meeting new people.

"I think that you have more options with men, also. I'm single now. So in New York, there's more people, there's not only like actors, writers, or directors. I think there's like a bigger… I'm going to spend more time in New York," she shared with the show's host, implying a newfound appreciation for the diverse dating pool the city had to offer.

The entrepreneur also playfully reinforced her commitment to exploring the Big Apple's dating scene when Fallon praised the city's culinary offerings. 

With her signature smile, Vergara quipped: "There's great food for when you go out on dates. It's better, yes," eliciting laughter from the audience.

However, amid her excitement for a potential love connection, the TV personality did not shy away from revealing her one apprehension about New York—the weather. Opening up to Fallon, she disclosed a morning panic attack triggered by the sight of snow, humorously contemplating canceling the entire world tour for her new show, "Griselda."

As the anticipation built for the release of Vergara's latest drama series, the star was named as a defendant in legal documents alongside Netflix for allegedly using the Blanco family's image and likeness without authorization.

The late drug lord's children's argument centered around the claim that the streaming platform unlawfully borrowed elements of their family story. According to Michael, Griselda's son, discussions about his family's story began in 2009 and continued until 2022.

He revealed that individuals approached him for interviews, expressing interest in developing his story into a book and a show. Promises were made to promote the narrative around Hollywood by 2016. 

Despite Netflix's interest, he noted that initially, they refused to use his narrative or any materials, only for them to incorporate aspects of his story and materials into the "Griselda" series without proper credit or compensation.

While the lawsuit reportedly acknowledged the streaming giant's right to create a show about the late public figure, Griselda's children argued that the series went beyond that, depicting them without their consent.