Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello’s seemingly perfect romance wasn’t meant to last. But after seven years of marriage, the couple announced their separation in July 2023—citing irreconcilable differences.
While the split came as a surprise to many, reports soon revealed the main reason: Vergara’s decision not to have more children. Her openness about the reason for their divorce – her not wanting more children – brought attention to Manganiello’s desire to become a father.
Reports have since surfaced suggesting Manganiello wants to start a family with his new girlfriend, but there’s no confirmation on the details of this relationship. Vergara, meanwhile, hasn’t commented on these reports.
Parenthood Disparity Led to Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello’s Split
Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello‘s relationship had a whirlwind start, quick marriage, and unfortunate end due to differing desires about children.
The two met in 2014, were engaged by the end of the year, and married in 2015. The 51-year-old said to Spanish newspaper El País in January:
“Well, I’m newly divorced from my second husband, who I was with for 10 years. My marriage broke up because my husband was younger. He wanted to have kids and I didn’t want to be an old mom.” Sofía already has a son in his thirties from a previous relationship.”
Vergara and Manganiello have different personalities that seem to fit well together. But there’s a deeper difference between them.
The Griselda star, already a mother to a son (Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, 32) from a previous relationship with Joe Gonzalez, wasn’t interested in expanding her family. Magic Mike star, on the other hand, wanted to become a father.
Joe Manganiello Eyes Fatherhood with His New Partner After Splitting from Sofía Vergara
Joe Manganiello has moved on with model Caitlyn O’Connor (a woman nearly two decades younger than Sofía Vergara). Sources told Us Weekly that the couple is “going to get engaged soon [and then] start trying for kids. Marriage is definitely in their future.”
Vergara, meanwhile, has remained tight-lipped about his new romance, but insiders hint she’s dealing with emotional hurdles. Seeing her ex move on publicly with a younger partner is reportedly painful for the Hollywood actress. An insider told OK! Magazine:
“Joe’s not trying to rub it in Sofía’s face. But he does feel like enough time has passed. She’s clearly still upset,” they continued. “Especially now that Joe’s publicly showing off his new, younger girlfriend.”
However, the same source claimed that she’s also been spotted on dates. The specifics aren’t clear, but it’s evident that both Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello are entering new phases.
“Who knows, though, maybe seeing Joe move on will encourage her to do so, too,” the source added. After Griselda, Vergara will return to voice Valentina in the newest Despicable Me movie.
