Sofia Vergara opens up about her high-profile divorce

Sofia Vergara spoke about her widely publicized divorce from Joe Manganiello, the media coverage it received and more.

During a candid conversation, the actress disclosed that she anticipated the media frenzy that ensued at the time when the news of their separation surfaced in June 2023.

“You’re out there (in the public eye) and people know that’s part of being a celebrity,” Vergara said. “I knew it was gonna happen. You can’t hide those things,” she explained.

When questioned about how she managed to navigate the public scrutiny surrounding their divorce, the actress credited her ability to endure it, partly, to the nature of the media coverage it received.

Vergara shared that she was surprised by the “type of media coverage” her divorce got. She’d thought that the press would add and invent things while reporting their split but “They kind of just said what it was and, and that was it,” she said.

In July 2023, the couple issued a joint statement, revealing their “difficult decision” to opt for a divorce after seven years of marriage. The statement, emphasizing their mutual love and care, urged privacy during the transitional period in their lives.

Two days later, Manganiello officially filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason. The divorce documents obtained by People specified the date of separation as July 2.

Having overcome that challenging phase, Vergara shared that she has redirected her attention to living her best life in the present and future. In the CBS interview, she mentioned, “And, you know, I’ve been moving on.”

The ‘Modern Family’ star has been spotted on numerous dates in recent months with orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman. Meanwhile, Manganiello has entered spending time with actress Caitlin O’Connor.

“I’m looking forward to the upcoming TV show,” she mentioned, referring to her Netflix limited series, Griselda.

In the forthcoming miniseries, the actress takes on the role of Griselda Blanco, known as the Godmother of Cocaine, who was a significant figure in the cocaine-based drug trade and the Miami underworld during the 1980s.