Joe Manganiello‘s 2023 was filled with major life changes. In July, he and wife of seven years, Sofía Vergara, announced that they had split, and by September, he was rumored to be dating Winning Time star Caitlin O’Connor. Now that the blossoming romance seems to be turning into a serious relationship, sources are sharing why the 46-year-old actor has bonded so quickly with his 33-year-old girlfriend.
According to an Us Weekly source, “Joe and Caitlin are both so easygoing that they work really well together.” Their low-key approach to life seems to be one of the things they have in common, and another pal added that O’Connor is not “high-maintenance” nor is she a “big drinker or a party girl.” Manganiello, who has been sober for 21 years, might appreciate that the model isn’t into the Hollywood nightlife.
In Manganiello’s divorce from Vergara, there were conflicting reports coming from the Daily Mail that “the fact that Sofia is not sober had an impact on their marriage.” The former couple reportedly didn’t see eye to eye on their opinions about alcohol and it possibly led to their estrangement. However, a Vergara friend defended the Modern Family star, noting that she “could not have been more supportive” toward her then-husband’s sobriety.
Manganiello and Vergara have yet to disclose what led to their breakup; their joint statement was understandably vague given the sensitive time they were going through. “We have made the difficult decision to divorce,” the July statement read. “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.”
The True Blood star first opened up about his battle with alcohol in 2013, revealing to HuffPost Live, “There was a period of about four years where I needed to quit drinking. And the drinking always got in the way [of my career].” Noting that he had to work hard on himself to get his life on track, Manganiello believes that it was one of the best things he ever did for himself. “My life was ruined…I was homeless, careless and broke with no career, so yes, it was worth it [to get sober],” he shared.
With a fresh start ahead for 2024, and a new girlfriend who seems to share a similar view on life, Manganiello and O’Connor might take their under-the-radar romance to new heights.
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