'Now we can sleep peacefully': Internet supports Sofia Vergara amid Joe Manganiello divorce as 'Modern Family' star 'knew it was gonna happen'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Sofía Vergara, known for her role in 'Modern Family,' recently spoke about navigating a public divorce from actor Joe Manganiello.
The couple, married for seven years, announced their decision to divorce in July of the previous year. Vergara acknowledged the challenges of going through a high-profile separation but noted that the media coverage was accurate and respectful.
Sofía Vergara opens up about public divorce from Joe Manganiello
In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Vergara said, “I’ve been moving on. You’re out there [in the public eye] and people know that’s part of being a celebrity,” she shared. “I knew it was gonna happen. You can’t hide those things.”
Vergara expressed her expectation of media scrutiny due to their celebrity status but appreciated the press for being respectful and not sensationalizing the situation. She mentioned that the straightforward coverage made it easier for her to overcome the tough period.
“It wasn’t bad,” she said of the coverage. “I think, you know, I have to say the press was very respectful and very nice. And I thought that they were gonna invent more things, and you know how it usually is. I was surprised and, you know, they, they kind of just said what it was and, and that was it,” the star added.
In July 2023, Vergara and Manganiello announced their separation. “We have made the difficult decision to divorce,” the couple said. “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.”
A source also told us that the pair had been “growing apart for a while” and had chosen to take “some distance from each other to contemplate their future.”
Soon after, Manganiello filed for divorce, citing "irreconcilable differences."
Internet supports Sofia Vergara amid Joe Manganiello divorce
The internet has shown support for Sofia Vergara as she opens up about her divorce from Joe Manganiello. Internet users expressed solidarity with the actress, with some sarcastically commenting on the perceived importance of such news.
One user remarked, "All divorces are public records."
Another sarcastically stated, "Now we can all sleep peacefully." A third user questioned the relevance of the information, saying, "And, we really needed to know this."
The fourth user humorously expressed gratitude, stating, "I'm so thankful I heard about this; I will now be able to sleep again at night."
