Sofia Vergara is stepping into her post-birthday glow with confidence and clarity.

Amid swirling rumors of a blossoming romance with NFL legend Tom Brady, the Colombian star has finally opened up about what lies ahead.

In a candid new interview, Vergara dishes on her personal life, professional plans, and why she’s embracing a slower, more joyful pace this summer.

Sofia Vergara Isn’t Letting Romance Rumors Define Her Summer

Vergara, fresh off celebrating her 53rd birthday in sun-soaked Sardinia, is embracing the joys of summer while brushing off the whirlwind of speculation around her love life.

Photos of the "Modern Family" alum cozied up to Tom Brady on a luxury yacht in Ibiza had fans buzzing about a potential romance.

Sources confirmed to the Daily Mail that the pair were spotted “getting flirty,” with Brady even requesting to “switch seats to sit next to her at dinner.”

Despite the gossip mill, a source revealed that Brady “is not looking for a relationship. He’s not looking to be settled down right now. He wants to just have fun.”

While Tom, 47, enjoys the freedom of single life post-divorce from Gisele Bündchen, Vergara appears unbothered and unfazed.

Vergara Opens Up About Embracing Downtime And Vacation Joy

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, Sofia Vergara explained why she's no longer apologizing for taking time off from her high-octane Hollywood career.

“I think I am getting better at taking my time off,” she said. “I think I have worked hard enough my whole life that I am finally beginning to let myself enjoy my vacations and say I'm taking time off.”

For someone as in-demand as Vergara, currently a judge on "America’s Got Talent," slowing down doesn’t come easy.

“As actors you're so scared to take time away in case you miss your moment. But it's tough,” she admitted.

Still, she’s determined to relish the freedom. She said, “I am going to take that time off I was talking about! And hang out with Amore!”

Amore, her beloved Chihuahua, is just one of her companions during these precious downtime moments.

Sofia Vergara Keeps Her Priorities Straight Amid The Spotlight

Vergara is all about striking a balance between the personal and professional, and she's not shy about making room for both.

She plans to spend quality time with her son Manolo, 33, with whom she launched a Latin-inspired culinary brand called TOMA.

The mother-son duo recently partnered with Sam Nazarian’s Everybody Eats platform, bringing their vibrant flavors to nearly 1,000 Walmart stores nationwide.

“We love Walmart! And we love being part of the Walmart family,” Vergara said enthusiastically. “Sofia Jeans being there for so many years now, launching TOMA there felt so right. It was like launching at home. They have been very supportive.”

Manolo echoed his mom’s passion, saying, “I have always loved cooking, so I feel like I get to just have fun all day, it's excellent. This has been really ideal because we each stay in our area—I do the food; she does the eating. It’s symbiotic.”

Vergara playfully added, “I eat whatever they put in front of me. I don't cook. And [love] cakes... I don't know what any ingredients are.”

Inside Vergara’s Birthday Bash And the Man Who Turned Heads

Fans were treated to a rare peek inside Vergara’s elegant 53rd birthday celebration via Instagram, where she posted a series of dreamy shots from Sardinia.

“Loved my bday last night with my favorite people,” she captioned one set of images, dazzling in a floral print dress.

Among the crowd was her rumored new flame, 39-year-old entrepreneur Doug Chabbott, who has been spotted with Vergara multiple times in recent months.

On Thursday, she even reposted his selfie of them together, captioned “happy birthday,” with a white heart emoji.

The two have reportedly shared PDA-filled moments across Europe, from holding hands in Cannes to Chabbott lifting and kissing Vergara on the cheek in Rome.

Still, Vergara has not confirmed their relationship publicly and seems to be taking love at her own pace.

What Sofia Vergara Wants In Her Next Partner And Why She Is In No Rush

If Vergara has learned anything from her high-profile marriage to Joe Manganiello, which ended in divorce in 2024, it is what she doesn’t want in her next relationship.

In a refreshingly honest interview on the "Today" show, she stated, “I want to say the basic stuff, like health and somebody that loves me. And somebody tall, handsome.”

However, there’s more to the checklist.

“I want somebody that has as much money as me or more, because if not, it's a nightmare. They end up resenting you,” she added bluntly.

Reflecting on life post-divorce, Vergara confessed, “I've been single now for a year and a half, and I kind of panicked once I got divorced. I was like, ‘I'm 52, what's gonna happen? Where am I going to find [someone]?’”

Despite the initial anxiety, she now feels no need to rush. “I’m not really in a hurry anymore,” she noted.