In a candid conversation, Sofía Vergara, the 51-year-old actress renowned for her role in "Modern Family," opened up about the rollercoaster of emotions she's experienced over the past year. "It's been very interesting, you know. It's been an interesting year for me," she remarked during an interview on September 20. Vergara elaborated on the myriad of changes she's undergone, emphasizing the blend of positive and challenging moments that have made her life both "entertaining and interesting."
The backdrop to this introspection is her recent split from Joe Manganiello, her husband of seven years. The "Magic Mike" actor officially filed for divorce at the Los Angeles County Superior Court on July 2, attributing the decision to "irreconcilable differences." Despite the emotional toll of ending a long-term relationship, Vergara appeared optimistic and forward-looking. "I can't complain. I've had a great, great time," she expressed, hinting at the possibility of more positive experiences in the future. "There's always time for more good stuff coming," she added with a hopeful tone.
In the wake of their separation, Manganiello seems to be finding solace in new companionship. A recent revelation pointed to the 46-year-old actor's budding relationship with actress Caitlin O'Connor, 33. Sources describe their relationship as casual, with both individuals enjoying each other's company. The two reportedly crossed paths during an "unofficial" after-party for the HBO drama "Winning Time." An insider shared a glimpse into their budding chemistry, noting, "The first time they met in the hot tub and they were talking the whole time!" Since then, the duo has been spotted together on multiple occasions in Los Angeles, including a joint exit from Gold's Gym.
Vergara and Manganiello's love story began at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in 2014. Their relationship, once the talk of the town, has now taken a different turn, with both parties navigating their individual paths post-divorce.
As the dust settles, insiders hint that Manganiello is eager to move forward without any drama. "Joe wants the divorce to go as clean as possible. He would love as little drama [as possible] to come from it. Joe is ready to date, ready to move on, ready to have fun again and fall in love with someone," a source revealed. This sentiment is echoed by another insider who stated, "He never wanted to be single, he thought Sofía was the one, but he knows that since it didn't work with Sofía he is getting to a better place within himself to move on to make someone else happy, which in turn will make him happy."
While the future remains uncertain for both Vergara and Manganiello, one thing is clear: both are determined to find happiness and contentment in their respective journeys.