Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 16, 2025 · Sports

Sofia Vergara's Hidden Romance: NFL Legend Tony Gonzalez Before Tom Brady?

Sofia Vergara's co-star says she dated Tony Gonzalez amid her possible fling with Tom Brady

SHOCKING ROMANCE REVELATIONS ROCK HOLLYWOOD!

In a shocking turn of events, A-list actress Sofia Vergara's love life has been sent into overdrive, and it appears that Tom Brady isn't the only NFL legend she's had a rumored romance with! Her longtime friend and "Modern Family" co-star Eric Stonestreet spilled the tea on her love life in an explosive interview, leaving fans gagging for more.

The current "America's Got Talent" judge revealed that Sofia Vergara, 53, has a secret past with none other than Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez! This bombshell revelation came from Eric Stonestreet, a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan, who got the scoop directly from Sofia herself. According to Stonestreet, Sofia casually mentioned her romance with Gonzalez without revealing when it happened.

Brady's rumored romance with the 'Modern Family' star was first reported back in June

Gonzalez, 48, played for the Chiefs from 1997 through 2008 and later married his wife October in 2007. But what's even more juicy is that he also dated Lauren Sanchez, now-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, from 2000 until 2002. Yep, you read that right – this NFL legend has been linked to some of the most powerful women in Hollywood!

But wait, there's more! Eric Stonestreet dished out even more tea when he revealed that Sofia used to be a Chiefs fan, too! During their conversation, she quizzed him about his allegiance to the team and mentioned her own connection to Gonzalez. "She goes, 'Eric, are you a Kansas fan?' And I said, 'Yeah.' Then she starts telling me this story about Tony," Stonestreet shared.

When asked about the rumors of Sofia's romance with Tom Brady, which have been circulating since June, Eric playfully downplayed them. "That's what was [reported] online... Well, really? I mean, I can find out, I guess. I don’t know." But it seems he knew all along – and wasn't afraid to spill the beans!

NFL fans have been left in shock after discovering that Tony Gonzalez dated Lauren Sanchez

Meanwhile, Tony Gonzalez is keeping busy as an analyst on "Thursday Night Football," which is broadcast by Bezos' Amazon Prime Video. And speaking of Bezos, his relationship with Lauren Sanchez has been a hot topic lately. After their tumultuous breakup in 2002, during which both parties threw cheating allegations at each other, they seem to have put the past behind them.

In recent years, Lauren and Tony have been spotted together on several occasions, alongside their new partners. The exes have also remained close friends with Tony's current wife, October Gonzalez. In fact, they've even vacationed together in Greece over the summer, along with their respective partners!

But what's truly fascinating is that Lauren has gushed about her co-parenting relationship with Tony and referred to him as one of her "best friends." And it seems she means business – the foursome was spotted on Jeff Bezos' luxurious yacht, which holds the record for being the world's tallest super-yacht!

It was Eric Stonestreet who revealed the details of Vergara's past with an NFL romance

This summer, the group took a luxurious vacation together in Greece, proving that they've truly moved on from their past. And as an added twist, Eric Stonestreet shared his own theory about Sofia Vergara's love life: "I had no idea [Sofia] was a Chiefs fan... But yeah, she used to date Tony Gonzalez way back when!"

As for Tom Brady, he's currently in his second season as the top NFL color commentator for Fox Sports. Will this new information change the game? Only time will tell!