Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello have announced the heartbreaking end of their eight-year marriage. The high-profile couple shared a statement to PageSix on Monday, asking for respect as they “navigate this new phase” of their lives.
The two met in 2014 and quickly became engaged after only six months of dating. They sealed their union with a lavish Palm Beach wedding in 2015, as evidenced by several photos posted on Vergara’s Instagram page.
It was clear that the actors’ relationship had been more than a fairytale romance. But despite the couple’s best efforts to make it work, they are now taking a break from each other. In their statement, they asked for privacy while they go through this difficult period in their lives.
Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara recently set the internet ablaze after they posted pictures of themselves together to commemorate Vergara’s birthday. The couple hasn’t been pictured together since June, when they were vacationing in Italy, which has caused speculation among their fan base. However, this recent photo indicates that the couple is still going strong. This comes as a breath of fresh air considering so many celebrity couples are splitting up these days. Vergara celebrated her birthday recently with a trip back to Italy, and luckily, Manganiello was along for the ride. Fans are sure to be elated, as this iconic couple continues to stay connected despite a busy lifestyle.