Manganiello Breaks Silence on Vergara Split: Reveals Untold Story

In a candid interview, actor Joe Manganiello has shed new light on the end of his seven-year marriage to Sofia Vergara. Contrary to Vergara's previous statements, Manganiello claims their desire to start a family was not the sole reason for their split. The True Blood star provides a more nuanced perspective, shedding light on the complexities that led to the dissolution of their high-profile union.

Untangling the Truth Behind the Vergara-Manganiello Breakup

Addressing Vergara's Narrative

In a recent interview with Men's Journal, Manganiello, 47, directly addressed comments made by his ex-wife, Modern Family star Sofia Vergara, 52, regarding the end of their marriage. Vergara had previously attributed the breakdown of their relationship to Manganiello's desire to have children, which she said she was not ready for. However, Manganiello refutes this, stating that the issue was "simply not true."Manganiello revealed that the couple had indeed tried to start a family during the first year and a half of their relationship. "We did try to have a family for the first year and a half. And we had a huge conversation right out of the gate during the first month we dated," he said. Manganiello further clarified that he had been upfront with Vergara about his desire for children, telling her, "If you're done with kids, then I understand. Just tell me, and I'll know what this is, and that's okay." However, he maintained that this was not the sole reason for their eventual separation.

Manganiello's Perspective on the Breakup

Manganiello acknowledged that while he did want to have children, that desire "wasn't inevitably why everything ended." Instead, he attributed the breakdown of their marriage to the natural drifting apart that can occur in long-term relationships. "It's because two people grew apart, and sometimes that happens," he said.The Magic Mike star also pushed back against the notion that he had given Vergara an ultimatum regarding having children. "To be painted as if I had some sort of midlife crisis, and after nine years, turned to somebody and gave them an ultimatum of, 'Do this potentially unhealthy thing to your body, or else I'm gone?' That's never who I was," he asserted.

Manganiello's Commitment and the Aftermath

Manganiello also revealed that he had made a promise to Vergara early in their relationship, vowing to never leave if their desire to start a family did not work out. "I swore to her that I would never leave if it didn't work out. And I didn't," he said.Despite the end of their marriage, both Manganiello and Vergara have moved on with their lives. Manganiello has since found love with his girlfriend, Caitlin O'Connor, whom he made Instagram-official in February. The couple recently celebrated O'Connor's 35th birthday together.Vergara, on the other hand, has been dating orthopedic surgeon Dr. Justin Saliman since last year. The couple was introduced by mutual friends, and Vergara's family has reportedly given Saliman their seal of approval, with the actress seeming "very happy" in the new relationship.As the former spouses navigate their separate paths, Manganiello's candid interview provides a more nuanced understanding of the factors that led to the end of their high-profile marriage. By addressing Vergara's previous statements and offering his own perspective, Manganiello aims to set the record straight and shed light on the complexities of their relationship's demise.