Sofia Vergara fans outraged after ‘Griselda’ star loses lead actress Emmy Award to Jodie Foster

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jodie Foster's latest accolade marks a significant milestone in her illustrious career, as she won her first-ever Emmy Award for her role in 'True Detective: Night Country'.

The achievement, however, was hotly debated by Sofia Vergara's fans who felt she should have won the award for her role in 'Griselda'. 

During the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, held at the Peacock Theater, Foster was honored with the statuette for Lead Actress in a Limited Series, as per LA Times.

Her portrayal of Liz Danvers, the sharp-tongued police chief investigating the mysterious disappearance of eight men in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska, captivated both the audience and critics alike.

While Foster's win was a celebrated moment for many, fans of Sofia Vergara were left in shock and disbelief.

Sofia Vergara misses out on Emmy win as Jodie Foster takes home major award

Sofia Vergara, nominated for her portrayal of Colombian drug cartel leader Griselda Blanco in the Netflix series 'Griselda,' was seen by many as a frontrunner for the award.

The role marked Vergara's first Emmy nomination since 2013, a year in which she was recognized for her role as Gloria Pritchett in the hit comedy series 'Modern Family.'

It was also her first dramatic role, making this recognition even more significant for her and her supporters.

In preparation for the challenging role, Vergara underwent a remarkable physical transformation to embody Griselda Blanco fully.

Speaking with People in February, she revealed that the process involved "three hours a day in hair and makeup".

The show's director and executive producer, Andres Baiz, noted the difficulty of Vergara's transformation, describing it as "one of the toughest aspects of the whole show".

Vergara’s dedication extended beyond physical appearance; she meticulously studied the nuances of Griselda's behavior, focusing on the way she spoke and moved to ensure an authentic portrayal.

"I didn't want it to look like Gloria Pritchett with a fake nose. I wanted the people to forget about Gloria — that was the main thing," Vergara told the outlet.

The 'Griselda' nomination was particularly historic, as it made Vergara the first Latina born in a Latin country to be nominated in the Lead Actress in a Limited Series category, according to Deadline.

Sofia Vergara fans express disappointment as she misses out on Emmy win

The Emmy loss for Sofia Vergara quickly sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many fans voicing their displeasure.

On X, one person remarked, "Sofía Vergara losing her 5th Emmy is so disheartening What more does she need to do? Her first dramatic role, in Spanish, backed by Netflix, executive produced by her, loved by fans and critics — she deserved it!!! SOFÍA YOU WERE BRILLIANT IN GRISELDA - WE SEE YOU."

Another said, "Sofía Vergara gave an outstanding performance as Griselda, and it’s frustrating that the Emmys snubbed her again. First with Gloria in *Modern Family, and now this? It feels like they never give her the recognition she deserves."

"Sofía Vergara looks confused. We all thought she was going to win the Emmy for playing Grisela. She was robbed!" wrote one person.

Another added, "IM SORRY BUT THEY GAVE JODIE FOSTER THE LEAD ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OVER SOFIA VERGARA? don’t get me wrong - jodie foster was great but sofia vergara should have won that award by a longshot. what a f**king rob job."

One individual wrote, "Sophia Vergara did not win Emmy for Griselda !!! I’m so shocked! She truly deserved it more than anyone!!! I love Jodie Foster but c’mon no comparison in their roles! Sophia was phenomenal!!!"

Another pointed out, "Sofia Vergara lost? What a shameless award show."

One netizen remarked, "I love Jodie Foster and I liked True Detective, but that Emmy belongs to Sofia Vergara, period."

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