Joe Manganiello and Sofía Vergara, once a beloved Hollywood couple, made headlines when they announced their split on July 17, 2023. Their relationship, which began in 2014 after Vergara ended her engagement to Nick Loeb, was marked by a whirlwind romance and a glamorous wedding in 2015. However, their seven-year marriage ended with a publicized divorce, sparking a lot of speculation about the reasons behind their breakup.
Sofía Vergara’s Take on the Divorce
Sofía Vergara has previously mentioned that their split was due to differing desires regarding starting a family. In an interview, she pointed out that Manganiello, being younger, wanted children, while she did not, which ultimately led to their separation.
Joe Manganiello’s Response
In a recent interview with Men’s Journal, Manganiello addressed these claims, stating that the media portrayal of him pressuring Vergara for a baby is inaccurate. He admitted that while he did want children, their differences on this issue were not the sole reason for their split. Manganiello clarified that they had discussed their plans regarding children early in their relationship and that the decision to not have kids was mutual. He emphasized that the real reason for their breakup was that they grew apart over time, and he felt misrepresented by the media’s depiction of him as having a midlife crisis or issuing ultimatums.
Since their divorce, both Manganiello and Vergara have moved on to new relationships. Vergara began dating orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman, with their relationship becoming public in October 2023 and confirmed on Instagram following Vergara’s birthday. Meanwhile, Manganiello has been linked with Caitlin O’Connor, an actress known for her role in HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. They made their debut as a couple at the Children of Armenia Fund Gala in New York and have been together since September 2023.
The finalization of their divorce on April 5, 2024, marks the end of their publicized marriage, but both have continued to focus on their personal lives and new relationships.
