The role of Gloria Pritchett is played by Sofía Vergara.

Gloria Pritchett (née Delgado), is Jay's wife, and mother of Manny, who is a Colombian native from a small village, which also happens to be the murder capital of the country. She is much younger than Jay which doesn't matter to her, being a loving wife and mother. She is also known to say whatever is on her mind. One of her most distinctive traits is her very thick Colombian accent. She often supports Manny when Jay tries to tell him to be less sensitive or hide his cultural background. She is also considered attractive by almost everyone she meets.