Sofia Vergara missed Emmys 2025 night due to a medical condition: Here's what happened

Sofía Vergara was all set for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, 2025, expected to light up the evening as one of the presenters, when something pretty unexpected threw a wrench in her plans.

What was supposed to be a glitzy red-carpet moment turned into a last-minute dash to the ER. Yep, she missed the Emmy Awards because of a sudden, severe eye allergy. She peacefully revealed the drama via Instagram. In her post, Sofía dropped a close-up photo of her eye looking swollen and red. She also shared videos from the hospital: one of lying on a bed, another rinsing her eye in a sink. And her caption? “Didn’t make it to the Emmys but made it to the ER… sorry I had to cancel! Craziest eye allergy right before getting in the car!” she posted on Instagram.Because she was slated to present an award (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie). But with the allergy hitting right before departure, she had to pull out. The show rolled on without her.People in the industry and fans alike were quick to send get-well wishes. Terry Crews, Snoop Dogg, Linda Evangelista—all dropped messages of love, emojis, and encouragement in the comments. Although she didn’t win any Emmys this year (nor was she nominated this time), her presence was expected, people look forward to her moments on stage.

Missing it because of something like an allergic reaction is disappointing, but Sofía handled it with her trademark spirit: she shared the mishap, apologized, and stayed real. Fans appreciated the transparency.

What causes eye allergies?

Eye allergies are basically your eyes throwing a fit when they meet something they don’t like. The medical word is allergic conjunctivitis, but really it just means your immune system overreacts to harmless stuff.

Common culprits? Pollen, dust mites, pet dander, mold, smoke, even certain perfumes or makeup. When these little irritants hit your eyes, your body thinks it’s under attack and releases histamines, those are the chemicals that make your eyes red, itchy, watery, and sometimes puffy.For some people, it’s seasonal while others struggle year-round if they’re sensitive to things like dust or pets. Contact lens wearers can get hit harder because allergens can stick to the lenses, making symptoms worse.

Even rubbing your eyes (which everyone is guilty of) actually makes things worse by spreading the allergens and triggering more histamine.The good news? Eye allergies are more annoying than dangerous, and they can usually be managed with over-the-counter antihistamine drops, cold compresses, or just avoiding triggers when possible. If you’re constantly battling red, itchy eyes, it’s smart to check with an eye doctor, sometimes it’s an allergy, but other times it could be something else entirely.