Sofía Vergara is showing fans another side of life at America’s Got Talent, and her latest social media post is packed with seriously sweet moments. The actress and TV personality took to Instagram to share a carousel of photos featuring some of her interactions with the America’s Got Talent audience. Among the standout images is an adorable shot of Vergara holding a baby, along with photos of the star posing with young fans.
Vergara summed up the collection with a simple message about what she loves most about working on the NBC competition series: “The best part of this job! The audience!!!!!”
The photos arrived at a particularly exciting time for the show. America’s Got Talent Season 21 kicked off its live shows on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with the competition moving into the quarterfinal stage.
Sofía Vergara Is Back for America’s Got Talent Season 21
Vergara’s photos also come as America’s Got Talent enters one of the biggest stretches of Season 21.
The Season 21 live shows began August 18, with the quarterfinals scheduled to continue through September 8. The semifinals are scheduled for September 15, followed by the finals on September 22 and the live finale on September 23.
© NBCThis season, Vergara is judging alongside Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and Mel B.
With the live rounds underway, the audience has an even bigger role to play. Viewers are now helping determine which acts continue in the competition, and Season 21 has introduced multiple voting options, including TikTok voting for the first time.
Vergara’s celebration of the audience feels especially timely as the series shifts from auditions and judges’ decisions toward viewer voting.
© Trae Patton/NBC via Getty ImagesShe joined the judging panel in 2020 and has since become a familiar presence on the show. Her reactions, interactions with contestants and playful moments with fellow judges have become part of the series.
Sofía Vergara’s Family Side Has Also Appeared on Instagram
Seeing Vergara happily holding a baby may catch fans’ attention, particularly because family occasionally makes an appearance on her social media.
Vergara is a mother to one son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, whom she welcomed in 1991.
© Getty ImagesEarlier this year, she included Manolo in a Mother’s Day Instagram carousel. The mother and son posed together for a selfie as part of her May 10 celebration.
