Joe Manganiello ‘head over heels’ in love with GF Caitlin O'Connor, plans to ‘start a family’ with her after Sofia Vergara divorce

'Joe and Caitlin are already picking out baby names for their first child,' said an insider
PUBLISHED MAR 2, 2024
Joe Manganiello and his girlfriend Caitlin O'Connor are thinking of a future together after he divorced Sofia Vergara (Getty Images)
Joe Manganiello and his girlfriend Caitlin O'Connor are thinking of a future together after he divorced Sofia Vergara (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor are reportedly very much in love and are also planning a family together soon. Manganiello and Sofia Vergara recently finalized their divorce.

RadarOnline.com citing insiders reported that “Joe is head over heels in love" with the 34-year-old actress.


 
 
 
 
 
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Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor ‘are picking out baby names’

An insider shared, “Joe and Caitlin are already picking out baby names for their first child and they want to have several!”

They also said that Manganiello “wants to make her [Caitlin O'Connor] his bride" and "start a family."


 
 
 
 
 
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Sofia Vergara did not want children

Earlier, it was reported that Manganiello and the Colombian-American actress decided to go their separate ways because of their different views on having children.

Also, in an interview, Vergara reportedly claimed, “My marriage broke up because my husband was younger; he wanted to have kids and I didn’t want to be an old mom.”


 
 
 
 
 
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“I feel it’s not fair to the baby. I respect whoever does it, but that's not for me anymore,” the ‘Modern Family’ star, who is the mother of 32-year-old Manolo Gonzalez Vergara from a previous marriage, stated.

She further explained, “I'm almost in menopause; it’s the natural way of things," before adding, “When my son becomes a dad, let him bring the baby to me for a while and then I’ll give it back to him and go on with my life; that’s what I have to do.”

Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara separated last year

This came after in July 2023, Manganiello and Vergara issued a statement, announcing their split.

At the time, the duo, who got married in 2015, reportedly said, “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,” they added.

Internet reacts to Manganiello’s baby plans

Meanwhile, Manganiello’s plan to have a baby with his new girlfriend has attracted some attention online.

A Facebook user commented, “I know I’m from the same hometown as Joe. However, I’m on team Sofia on this. She’s ready to be a grandma. I don’t blame her. I’m her age with 3. The last one is. Junior in HS…….. I’m counting the days till his graduation. By that time my oldest will be 29. I’ll definitely be ready for grand babies.”

Another user shared, “He's a forever unemployed gamer and now wants to be a father? Unless she has a good paying job and is able to provide the lavish lifestyle Sofia got Joe used to, they will struggle making ends meet.”

“He wanted kids Sophia V did not. Good for him. He's not getting any younger,” the third one added.

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