Sofia Vergara and her husband, Joe Manganiello, are reportedly going
through a divorce after seven years of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot
in 2015, issued a statement through their representatives to Page Six on Monday,
acknowledging their separation and emphasizing their continued love and care for
each other. They also requested privacy as they navigate this new phase of their
lives.
In the statement, they said, "We have made the difficult decision to divorce.
As two people who love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for
respect for our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our
lives."
This news coincides with Sofia Vergara celebrating her 51st birthday during a
trip to Italy. While she has shared vacation photos on Instagram, none of them
have featured Joe Manganiello.
Representatives for Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have not commented on
the situation when contacted by The Independent.
Earlier in the month, Joe Manganiello's Instagram post for Sofia Vergara's
birthday garnered mixed reactions from fans. He shared a pixelated and blurry
throwback photo of the two of them with a simple caption, "Feliz Cumpleaños
Sofía!" Some fans expressed disappointment, feeling that he should have
written a more "loving" tribute to his wife of seven years.
Despite the mixed response to Manganiello's post, others defended the couple
from speculation about their relationship troubles.
For Sofia Vergara's birthday in July 2022, Joe Manganiello opted for a more
elaborate Instagram post, featuring a series of photos of the couple, along
with a heartfelt caption: "¡Feliz Cumpleaños mi amor! I love you so much."
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello first crossed paths in May 2014 while
attending the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. They had their
first date in June of the same year, during the filming of "Hot Pursuit," as
revealed by Manganiello during an interview in 2015. Their relationship
blossomed quickly, despite Vergara's initial reservations following a
four-year relationship with Nick Loeb.
In 2018, three years after their wedding, Joe Manganiello spoke about their
marriage, describing the most significant adjustment as coming to terms with
the idea that someone unrelated could love him so deeply. He expressed that
Sofia Vergara was the one for him, emphasizing that having someone to share
life's challenges with was the greatest thing that ever happened to him.
Their journey, from a whirlwind romance to seven years of marriage, has been
closely watched by fans and admirers alike.
