Sofia Vergara is 'happier than ever' as she's done her best to move on after Joe Manganiello divorce: Source

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Sofia Vergara is navigating life post-split from her ex-husband Joe Manganiello, seven months after he filed for divorce to end their seven-year marriage.

The 'Modern Family' actress remains resilient as she embraces positivity and new beginnings in life despite experiencing occasional moments of sadness, according to OK Magazine.

Sofia Vergara is 'bouncing back' from her divorce from Joe Manganiello

Speaking of Manganiello and Vergara's divorce which ended in July 2023 and was finalized in February, a source shared, “Sofía didn’t want a divorce, it broke her heart, but she says that’s life."

The insider spilled to Radar Online that Vergara has "done her best to move on and is bouncing back," and noted that her "friends say she seems happier than ever, and the secret is her positive and upbeat attitude."

"Sofía misses Joe, she’s distracting herself with work, seeing old friends, and rediscovering hobbies."

"She may fall from time to time, but she always gets back up, brushes herself off, and moves on," the insider concluded.

Sofia Vergara is 'not looking to be tied down'

In the wake of her split from the 'Magic Mike' actor, Vergara was in the middle of speculation surrounding a romantic relationship with orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman.

However, sources suggest that the actress has been enjoying "dating around" rather than committing to a serious relationship.

Meanwhile, Manganiello has moved on with his girlfriend Caitlin O'Connor and recently made their relationship Instagram official on Valentine's Day on February 14.

Despite the public confirmation of Manganiello's new relationship, Vergara is "not looking to be tied down."

The 51-year-old actress "is relieved to be in control of her life and is excited about what the future holds in her personal and professional life," explained the source, noting she is ready to begin a "new chapter."

Inside Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello's split

Vergara and Manganiello who tied the knot in 2015 ended their marriage eight years later, citing "irreconcilable differences."

The 'Hot Pursuit' star eventually disclosed the real reason behind their split which stemmed from their fight over whether they want to have children together.

During an interview in January, Vergara said, "Well, I’m newly divorced from my second husband, who I was with for 10 years. My marriage broke up because my husband was younger."

"He wanted to have kids and I didn’t want to be an old mom," she revealed, reported OK Magazine.