Sofia Vergara 'smitten' with Lewis Hamilton but pals fear he's playboy who 'never sticks around': Source
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Sofia Vergara’s rumored fling with Formula 1 icon Lewis Hamilton has her inner circle raising eyebrows.
Friends of the 'Modern Family' star are reportedly concerned that Hamilton, notorious for his womanizing ways, might not have the best intentions, as reported by Radar Online.
Sofia Vergara's friends worried over Lewis Hamilton’s player reputation
"They're both gorgeous and their chemistry is red hot, so naturally Sofia is excited, but her friends are worried because he's got a well-earned reputation of being a huge player," a source close to Vergara spilled.
Dating rumors began swirling after Vergara, 52, and Hamilton, 40, were spotted looking cozy outside a New York City restaurant in January.
Insiders say, "He has been pursuing her for a while now and she's finally giving him a shot." But for someone like Vergara, who’s known to get territorial in relationships, this might be walking into heartbreak.
The insider revealed, “When Sofia gets with someone, she gets territorial, which is not going to work well with Lewis. He is one of the biggest womanizers in showbiz. He's a notorious love 'em and leave 'em type and that's the last thing Sofia needs in her life right now."
At 40, Hamilton has built quite the dating history, romantically tied to high-profile women like Nicole Scherzinger, Sofia Richie, Kendall Jenner, Rihanna, Rita Ora, Shakira, and Gigi Hadid. Insiders claim he’s got a serious wandering eye, which might be a major problem for Vergara, who’s known to have a jealous streak.
"Lewis doesn't know how not to flirt with the hot ladies who throw themselves at him wherever he goes. Sofia has a real jealous streak, which will quickly be rearing its head at him. (Hamilton) is very charming, he loves beautiful women and they love him, but he never sticks around very long," the source added, saying, "Sure it'll be fun for a spell, but Sofia's kidding herself if she thinks this has anything more than fun-fling potential. Trouble is, she's already smitten and talking about their future after just one date."
Sofia Vergara's love life
Sofia Vergara, 52, is back on the dating scene after her split from husband Joe Manganiello, 48, in 2023. Following the end of their decade-long relationship, the 'Modern Family' star briefly dated orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman, but their romance ended in October 2024.
Despite her attempts to spark a new romance, another insider shut down the rumors, insisting that the two are not an item. “He’s far too young, but very sweet," the source revealed.
An insider told Radar Online, “She thought Lewis was a very charming and a very sweet guy. She was kind of tickled and intrigued by his accent and his impeccable British manners. But at the end of the day, she deemed him far too young for her. She wants someone around the same age with a similar outlook and vision for the future."
Vergara, who has a 33-year-old son, Manolo, from her first marriage, is at a different stage in life. "She has a grown-up son in his 30s and is looking forward to becoming a grandmother at some point in the future so she doesn't want to be dashing around town with a race car playboy like Lewis Hamilton," the source added.
The actress has also been open about why her marriage to Manganiello didn’t work out. In a January 2024 interview with El Pais, she explained, “I’m newly divorced from my second husband, who I was with for 10 years. He wanted to have kids, and I didn’t want to be an old mom.”
