Sofia Vergara celebrates 53rd birthday with 'beau' Douglas Chabbott... and NOT Tom Brady

Daily Mail​

11-07-2025

Sofia Vergara spent her 53nd birthday in Sardinia with Douglas Chabbott—the businessman she's recently been linked to—just days after rumors swirled about a possible summer fling with Tom Brady.
The Modern Family star's latest outing comes after she and the NFL legend, 47, were spotted getting cozy aboard the Ritz-Carlton superyacht Luminara off the Italian coast during Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez 's lavish wedding weekend.
It was reported Brady specifically requested to be seated next to Vergara during the private two-day voyage, fueling talk of a budding romance.
But as speculation about her connection to Brady lingers— especially after DailyMail.com exclusively reported that he believes Sofia is 'too old' —Chabbott now appears to be the one in the picture.
Just a day before her birthday bash, Sofia shared a sweet message from Chabbott on social media.
The two have previously been seen getting close in Rome and Cannes, and now he was seated at her festive dinner table with friends and family.
Vergara also posed with her 33-year-old son Manolo and captioned her carousel of birthday photos: 'Loved my bday last night with my favorite people.'
In the snaps, Sofia looked stunning in a vibrant floral-print dress with a plunging neckline that showed off her famous curves.
Flashing her signature megawatt smile, the star posed with friends at the chic restaurant—and even snuck in a playful photo licking frosting off her birthday cake.
As for Chabbott, the handsome entrepreneur appeared just two seats away from Sofia, sporting a black-and-white graphic shirt and a subtle smile as he joined the festivities.
On Thursday, sources told DailyMail.com that 47-year-old Tom Brady thinks the Latin bombshell is 'too old' for him—despite the two making waves with their recent yacht outing.
Sofia, 53, is six years his senior.
While some outlets reported the former NFL star was clearly enamored and the pair shared flirty energy, no one's confirming whether things ever turned physical.
Vergara is currently single after a brief romance with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Justin Saliman, following her high-profile split from Joe Manganiello. Brady, meanwhile, has been on-again, off-again with model Irina Shayk in the wake of his divorce from Gisele Bündchen.
Vergara also posed with her 33-year-old son Manolo and captioned her carousel of birthday photos: 'Loved my bday last night with my favorite people'
The star posed with friends at the chic restaurant
Sofia and Tom were most recently seen aboard the Ritz-Carlton's luxury superyacht Luminara, where Brady reportedly requested to swap seats with another guest just to be next to the Colombian beauty during one of the dinners.
'He asked to switch seats to sit next to her at dinner,' the insider shared.
The two have reportedly continued spending time together after the trip, with a source describing their relationship to Page Six as a 'summer romance.'
Sofia and the former New England Patriots quarterback enjoyed a star-studded trip on the Luminara superyacht.
They were joined by A-list guests including Naomi Campbell, Kendall Jenner, Kate Hudson, Martha Stewart, and Colman Domingo.
Shayk, who was previously linked to Brady, was also aboard according to the source.
Setting sail from Rome, the two-night luxury cruise included drone shows and performances from Ellie Goulding, Sting, and Janelle Monáe.
Vergara even shared a photo of her and Brady seated together at a dinner. She stunned in a plunging black gown, while Tom flashed a big smile and looked handsome in an all-black outfit.
Here she was seen on the beach with her son Manolo, left, and two pals
In the snap, J Balvin was pictured greeting her by giving her a kiss on the forehead.
Another photo from the trip showed Sofia with Ricky Martin on the 790-foot superyacht, which hosted 450 VIPs.
Following the voyage, the two have reportedly been spending time together in Ibiza.
The Luminara comes replete with 226 suites to accommodate a maximum of 452 guests. There are also five restaurants, seven bars, a wine vault, two swimming pools and a spa.
More than 700 art pieces decorate the ship, including works by Andy Warhol and David Hockney — and, in those five restaurants, there are menus from two James Beard Award-winning chefs, Fabio Trabocchi and Michael Mina.
Cruise tickets start at $11,900 for seven nights — while guests in the most lavish suites can expect to cough up as much as $78,000.
Vergara has been keeping fans updated and sharing sexy summer posts including photos of her rocking a bright Walmart bikini. The star was modeling a multi-colored one-piece swimsuit while enjoying her vacation in Ibiza.
Last month Sofia gave an insight into what she's looking for in her next relationship, saying she wants her next boyfriend to be as rich as she is.
She admitted that she needs 'fun in [her] life' - but she isn't interested in dating someone who isn't financially independent.
Asked what she is looking for in her next relationship, Sofia said on the Today show: 'I want to say the basic stuff, like health and somebody that loves me. And somebody tall, handsome.'
'I want somebody that has as much money as me or more, because if not, it's a nightmare. They end up resenting you.'
The Hollywood star - who was married to actor Joe between 2015 and 2024 - shared: 'I've been single now for a year and a half, and I kind of panicked once I got divorced. I was like, "I'm 52, what's gonna happen? Where am I going to find [someone]?"'
Despite this, Sofia is still in no rush to find love. She said: 'I'm not really in a hurry anymore.'
Last year, Sofia claimed that she can't be too 'picky' about who she dates.
The brunette beauty finalized her split from Joe in 2024, but she remains open to the idea of dating another celebrity.