Sofia Vergara is hitting back at claims that Ellen DeGeneres mocked her accent during a 2015 appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
Earlier in the week a clip resurfaced in which the actress and Ellen discuss a commercial they worked on for CoverGirl. The talk show host pointed out that producers gave Sofia the most complicated things to say.
Many of people felt that Ellen was making fun of the Colombian star’s accent. Sofia, though, was quick to defend Ellen.
Sofia wrote alongside the clip in question : Two comedians having fun with each other to entertain. I was never a victim guys, I was always in on the joke.
While the vast majority accepted Sofia’s explanation, some were still displeased.
Recently Ellen has been a lightning rod of controversy of late as she battles allegations that she’s demeaning toward staff and has created a toxic work environment.
Following allegations of less-than-flattering behavior poured in, WarnerMedia launched an internal investigation into conditions at “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” WarnerMedia, sent a memo to staffers indicating that current and former employees would be asked about their experiences on set. The interviews will be conducted by WarnerMedia’s employee relations group and a third party firm.
In an Aug. 17 video conference call with 200 staffers on her show, Ellen got emotional as she apologetically spoke to her team.
A source told People magazine that Ellen, told staffers, “I’m a multi-layered person, and I try to be the best person I can be and I try to learn from my mistakes. I’m hearing that some people felt that I wasn’t kind or too short with them, or too impatient. I apologize to anybody if I’ve hurt your feelings in any way.”
