Julie Bowen recently opened up about her close friendship with Sophia Vergara describing their bond as like a house on fire in an interview with E news Bowen expressed her surprise at rumors suggesting a rift between them emphasizing that they are absolutely completely different but still get along exceptionally well Bowen shared a humorous anecdote about their contrasting Styles saying she enjoys wearing the baggiest grossest underwear and showing them to Vergara who is known for her more fashionable choices Vergara even used to leave stylish thong underwear in Bowen's trailer which Bowen found amusing reflecting the playful dynamic between them she wants me to be more of a woman Bowen quipped despite their differences Bowen admires Vergara's confidence and humor expressing frustration with the notion that women must be in competition with each other it's like if two or more get together they must be either witches in a coven or they hate each other guess what we're witches Bowen remarked highlighting their supportive and positive relationship in addition to discussing her friendship with Vergara Bowen touched on her recent health issues revealing that she was diagnosed with a dry eye disease apparently my eyeballs were all inflamed she said noting the unsettling nature of the diagnosis Bowen known for her roles in Modern Family and the upcoming Thriller series hysteria remains a prominent figure in Hollywood balancing her professional Endeavors with personal challenges and a strong friendship with Vergara