Joe Manganiello, the talented actor known for his roles in “Magic Mike” and “True Blood”, is wasting no time in his pursuit of happiness after finalizing his divorce from ex-wife Sofia Vergara. The 47-year-old actor has moved in with his new girlfriend, Caitlin O’Connor, who is 13 years his junior at the age of 34.
According to reports, Manganiello and Vergara, once regarded as one of Hollywood’s power couples, decided to end their seven-year marriage due to disagreements about starting a family. While Manganiello expressed his desire to have children, 51-year-old Vergara already had a grown-up son and was not interested in starting over.
In a joint statement, the couple announced their divorce, stating, “We have made the difficult decision to divorce. As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives.”
It seems that Manganiello wasted no time in finding love again. He was first linked to Caitlin O’Connor, known for her role as Dyan Cannon in “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”, in November of last year. The couple reportedly bonded over their Pittsburgh roots and are now deeply in love with each other.
Manganiello’s decision to move in with O’Connor indicates the seriousness of their relationship, while Vergara has also moved on and is now dating Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Justin Saliman. A source close to Vergara revealed, “Sofia is having fun and doing her thing. She’s not looking to be tied down.”
The insider further stated, “His (Joe’s) relationship with Caitlin doesn’t faze her. They are doing really well and getting more and more serious and talking about their future. They are really enjoying where things are going.”